Business Name & .ie Domain Generator for Irish Businesses
Already have a business name? Get instant .ie domain ideas. Still choosing one? Tell us what you do and get business name ideas, each with live .ie availability. No signup, no email address needed.
New .ie registrations from €5.99 for the first year via MyHost.ie
Type your business name above to see .ie domain ideas.
Is it a good name? A quick check
Before you register one of the suggestions above, run it through these:
- Easy to say out loud: could a customer write it down correctly after hearing it on the phone?
- No hyphens, numbers or unusual spellings that people will get wrong.
- Short enough to fit on a van, a sign or a business card.
- Not too close to a competitor's name or an existing brand.
- The matching Instagram and Facebook name is free, or close to it.
- It still makes sense if your business grows into new services or areas.
More detail in our guide to choosing a domain name.
Compare .ie domain prices
First-year prices between accredited .ie registrars are genuinely close, the bigger gap is usually the renewal rate from year two. These are real prices, checked directly on each registrar's own site on 17 October 2026, not estimates. Prices change often, always confirm the current rate before you register.
| Registrar | First year | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| MyHost.ieOur referral partner | €5.99(excludes VAT) | €29.99/yr from year 2, drops to €27.99 from year 3 |
| Blacknight | €5.99(VAT status not stated) | ~€28/yr (from their 2-year renewal price) |
| Register365 | €2.99(excludes VAT) | Not published on the homepage offer |
| LetsHost.ie | €3.49(VAT status not stated) | €46.99/yr |
Why first-year price alone is misleading: LetsHost's €3.49 first-year rate looks like the best deal here, but its renewal jumps to €46.99/yr every year after. MyHost's €5.99 first year renews at €29.99 in year two and keeps dropping after that, roughly €64 total across three years versus roughly €97 with LetsHost, despite MyHost's higher headline price today. Add up at least three years before deciding, not just the first one, and always confirm current renewal rates yourself since they change.
We earn a small commission if you register through our MyHost.ie referral link, at no extra cost to you. The other registrars above are shown for a genuine comparison, we have no partnership with them and their links carry no referral tracking.
What is a .ie domain?
A .ie domain is Ireland's official country-code top-level domain, the same category as .uk for Britain or .de for Germany. It's administered by weare.ie (IEDR, the .ie domain registry), and unlike a .com you can't register one directly from the registry itself. Every .ie domain goes through an accredited .ie registrar, such as MyHost.ie, who handle the identity check and the registration.
That identity check is the trade-off: it takes a little more than a .com registration, but it's also exactly why a .ie domain carries more trust with Irish customers than a generic extension anyone in the world can buy. For a small business built on local trust, that's usually a good trade.
Who can register a .ie domain?
You need a genuine connection to Ireland, but you don't need to already be a registered company. Two routes:
- A registered business, an active CRO (Companies Registration Office) number is validated automatically by the registrar, usually the quickest route.
- An individual, sole traders and private individuals can register too, showing an Irish passport or similar proof of connection to Ireland.
Either way, the accredited registrar you register through (not the .ie registry itself) checks this at the point of registration, which is part of why a .ie domain reads as more trustworthy than a domain anyone worldwide can buy with no checks at all.
.ie vs .com: which should an Irish business choose?
For a business serving Irish customers, .ie is usually the better default, though it's not a strict rule:
- Who can register it: anyone worldwide can buy a .com with no checks; a .ie requires a genuine connection to Ireland, which is exactly what makes it a stronger trust signal.
- Local trust: Irish customers recognise and click .ie domains more readily than a generic extension, since it signals a real local business.
- Search relevance: a .ie domain is a genuine, if modest, local-relevance signal for Irish searches, alongside your actual content and Google Business Profile, not instead of them.
- Price: broadly similar first-year pricing to a .com, see the comparison above for real current .ie rates.
Many Irish businesses register both and point the .com at the .ie site, so customers land on the same site whichever they type.
How much does a .ie domain cost?
There's no single answer, each accredited registrar sets its own price, and they change often. What most people miss: the number advertised up front is usually a first-year-only introductory rate, sometimes just a few euro, while the price that actually matters is the renewal rate from year two onward, which is typically several times higher. A genuinely cheap .ie domain is one where you've checked both numbers, not just the one on the homepage.
MyHost.ie, our referral partner and one of the accredited .ie registrars, currently offers new .ie registrations from €5.99 for the first year. That's one of the more affordable current offers we've seen, not a guaranteed lowest price since offers change regularly, so it's still worth checking their renewal rate before you commit. Every suggestion above links straight through to check it.
For the fuller picture, what makes a good name, common registration mistakes, and what to do if your first choice is taken, see our guide to choosing a domain name for your Irish business.
Domain, hosting, website and email: what's the difference?
If you're new to all this, these four get mixed up constantly. They're separate things, and you'll usually pay for each one separately:
- Domain
- Your address on the internet, like yourbusiness.ie. You rent it yearly from a registrar such as MyHost.ie or Blacknight.
- Hosting
- The server where your website's files live, so the site loads when someone visits your domain.
- Website
- What customers actually see: your pages, services, photos and contact details. Built by you or a web designer.
- A professional address on your domain, like hello@yourbusiness.ie, provided by a service such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Found your domain? What to do next
- 1
Register it in your own name
Make sure you, or your business, are the registered owner and that you have the account login. If anyone else registers it for you, it should still be in your name.
- 2
Turn on auto-renew
Domains lapse if a renewal is missed, and someone else can buy them. Auto-renew with an up-to-date card avoids that.
- 3
Skip the extras at checkout if a designer is building your site
Registrars often offer hosting, website builders and add-on packages. If someone is building your site, ask them what's needed first so you don't pay twice.
- 4
Consider the .com as well
If it's available and cheap, registering the matching .com and pointing it at your .ie site stops anyone else using it.
- 5
Keep your login details safe
Store the registrar login somewhere secure. You'll need it to connect your website and set up email.
- 6
Get a website on it
A domain on its own does nothing for customers. Our fixed-price websites start at €199, and we connect the site to the domain you own.
Getting a business email on your .ie domain
A big reason to own a domain is a professional email address like hello@yourbusiness.ie instead of a Gmail or Hotmail one. It looks more established on quotes and invoices, and it stays yours if you ever change provider.
Email is a separate service from the domain. The usual options are Google Workspace (Gmail with your own domain), Microsoft 365 (Outlook with your own domain), or a basic mailbox plan from your registrar. All are paid monthly or yearly, so check current prices on their sites. Setting it up means adding a few records to your domain's settings, and the provider walks you through it.
Do I need a company to register a .ie domain?
No. Individuals can register a .ie domain too, but you need to show a genuine connection to Ireland, usually an Irish passport or similar ID. A registered business with an active CRO number is validated automatically, which is usually the quickest route.
What's the difference between a .ie and a .com domain for an Irish business?
A .ie domain signals to customers, and increasingly to Google and AI search tools, that you're a genuine Irish business. Anyone in the world can register a .com, but a .ie has to go through an identity check with an accredited registrar, which is exactly what makes it a stronger trust signal for local customers.
Is this domain name generator free to use?
Yes, completely free, with no signup and no email required. Type your business name, pick your industry and county, and you'll get instant suggestions you can copy or check straight away.
Where do I actually register the domain I pick?
Through an accredited .ie registrar, not directly from the .ie registry itself. The "Check" button next to each suggestion copies the name and takes you to MyHost.ie, one of the accredited registrars, currently offering new .ie registrations from €5.99 for the first year, where you can search availability and register it.
Is this a business name generator or a .ie domain checker?
Both. Type your business name, industry and county and it suggests domain-ready name ideas, tailored to how Irish customers actually search, then checks each one's real .ie availability live against the registry, all in one free tool.
How do I check if a .ie domain is available?
Type any name into the tool above and every suggestion is checked live against the .ie registry's own records, no separate lookup needed. You'll see ✓ Available, ✗ Registered, or a clear "unable to verify" if the registry can't be reached, real results, never a guess.
What's the cheapest way to register a .ie domain?
Prices vary by registrar and change often, so there's no single "cheapest" answer, first-year introductory rates as low as a few euro are common, but the number that actually matters is the renewal rate from year two, which is usually far higher. See the price comparison table above for real, currently checked prices across several accredited registrars, then check each one's renewal rate before you commit.
Is MyHost.ie the cheapest .ie registrar?
Not always the single lowest first-year headline price, a couple of registrars currently advertise a lower opening offer, but MyHost.ie is consistently good value once you look past year one: €5.99 for the first year, renewing at €29.99 in year two and dropping further after that. That beats some competitors' cheaper-looking first-year offers once their steeper renewal rate kicks in. We use MyHost.ie as our referral partner, and disclose that clearly, but the comparison table above shows real prices from other accredited registrars too, so you can check the maths yourself rather than take our word for it.
Why does the .ie domain price go up so much after year one?
First-year prices are almost always a promotional introductory rate, not the real ongoing cost. The renewal price from year two is what you'll actually pay every year after, and it can be three to ten times the first-year rate depending on the registrar. Always check a registrar's renewal price, not just their headline offer, before registering.
What does .ie stand for?
It's Ireland's official country-code top-level domain, administered by IEDR (the .ie domain registry, at weare.ie). It's reserved for businesses and individuals with a genuine connection to Ireland, which is why it can't be registered by anyone worldwide the way a .com can.
Does a .ie domain help my Google rankings?
It's a modest, genuine local-relevance signal, not a golden ticket on its own. Combined with real local content, a Google Business Profile and normal on-page SEO, it can help you show up for Irish searches, but a .ie domain alone won't outrank a well-optimised .com. We don't promise specific rankings, here or anywhere on the site.
Do I need hosting as well as a domain?
Yes, if you want a website. The domain is only your address; hosting is where the website itself lives. If a web designer is building your site, check whether hosting is included before buying any at the registrar's checkout, so you don't pay for it twice.
How do I get a business email address with my .ie domain?
Once you own the domain you can add email on it, such as you@yourbusiness.ie. The common options are Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, or a basic mailbox plan from your registrar. Each is a separate paid service, and setup means adding a few records to your domain's settings.
Once your domain is sorted, the next step is a website to go with it. See Anchor Web Digital's fixed-price packages or get started.
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