.irish Domain Names
41 registrars compared — cheapest from $4.99 at Sav
Delegated in the 2012 new gTLD round, .irish aims to serve the Irish diaspora worldwide, but its story is less about the Emerald Isle and more about how a cultural identity gets packaged as a domain.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sav Cheapest | $4.99 | $19.96 | $19.96 | $84.83 | $184.63 | Visit |
| 2 | Spaceship | $5.38 | $19.87 | $19.87 | $84.86 | $184.21 | Visit |
| 3 | Dynadot | $5.57 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $87.77 | $190.52 | Visit |
| 4 | Porkbun | $5.66 | $20.08 | $20.08 | $85.98 | $186.38 | Visit |
| 5 | Above.com | $5.94 | $18.92 | $18.92 | $81.62 | $176.22 | Visit |
| 6 | Namecheap | $5.98 | $35.48 | $25.48 | $147.90 | $325.30 | Visit |
| 7 | Regery | $5.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | $89.95 | $194.90 | Visit |
| 8 | INWX | $6.05 | $41.40 | $41.40 | $171.65 | $378.65 | Visit |
| 9 | Cosmotown | $6.08 | $18.92 | $18.92 | $81.76 | $176.36 | Visit |
| 10 | OVHcloud | $6.35 | $21.49 | $20.99 | $92.31 | $199.76 | Visit |
| 11 | NameSilo | $6.49 | $22.49 | $18.99 | $96.45 | $208.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Blacknight | $6.64 | $28.29 | $28.29 | $119.80 | $261.25 | Visit |
| 13 | All Domains | $6.66 | $29.97 | $29.97 | $126.54 | $276.39 | Visit |
| 14 | Crazy Domains | $7.39 | $21.99 | $20.49 | $95.35 | $205.30 | Visit |
| 15 | Truehost | $8.79 | $28.46 | $22.36 | $122.63 | $264.93 | Visit |
| 16 | EuroDNS | $9.26 | $42.01 | $42.01 | $177.30 | $387.35 | Visit |
| 17 | Directnic | $9.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $129.95 | $279.90 | Visit |
| 18 | Name.com | $9.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $149.95 | $324.90 | Visit |
| 19 | GoDaddy | $10.19 | $38.19 | $38.19 | $162.95 | $353.90 | Visit |
| 20 | Gname | $10.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $130.95 | $280.90 | Visit |
| 21 | Netim | $11.50 | $36.00 | $20.00 | $155.50 | $335.50 | Visit |
| 22 | eDomains | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $84.00 | $168.00 | Visit |
| 23 | Cloudflare | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $86.00 | $172.00 | Visit |
| 24 | Infomaniak | $18.03 | $18.03 | $18.03 | $90.15 | $180.30 | Visit |
| 25 | NameBright | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $95.00 | $190.00 | Visit |
| 26 | Hello.co | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $99.95 | $199.90 | Visit |
| 27 | Epik | $23.95 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $119.75 | $239.50 | Visit |
| 28 | MrDomain | $24.36 | $24.36 | $24.36 | $121.80 | $243.60 | Visit |
| 29 | Internet.bs | $26.42 | $26.42 | $23.00 | $132.10 | $264.20 | Visit |
| 30 | Gandi | $28.89 | $47.98 | $24.48 | $220.81 | $460.71 | Visit |
| 31 | Hover | $32.19 | $32.19 | $32.19 | $160.95 | $321.90 | Visit |
| 32 | 101domain | $33.17 | $44.67 | $33.17 | $211.85 | $435.20 | Visit |
| 33 | Regtons | $33.99 | $33.99 | $33.99 | $169.95 | $339.90 | Visit |
| 34 | UK2 | $38.26 | $38.26 | $38.26 | $191.30 | $382.60 | Visit |
| 35 | 123 Reg | $39.58 | $39.58 | $39.58 | $197.90 | $395.80 | Visit |
| 36 | DreamHost | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $199.95 | $399.90 | Visit |
| 37 | Marcaria | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $235.00 | $470.00 | Visit |
| 38 | IONOS | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $250.00 | $500.00 | Visit |
| 39 | Squarespace | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $300.00 | $600.00 | Visit |
| 40 | Moniker | $68.92 | $78.02 | $68.92 | $381.00 | $771.10 | Visit |
| 41 | OnlyDomains | $75.99 | $85.49 | $85.49 | $417.95 | $845.40 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
A Cultural Signal, Not Just a Keyword
When Binky Moon, LLC — the registry behind Identity Digital — launched .irish, the intended use was clear: members of the Irish diaspora. This isn't a generic keyword TLD; it's a badge of heritage. The delegation date of November 6, 2014 places it in the 2012 new gTLD program, where communities and cultural groups could apply for their own slice of the namespace. Unlike the company's other TLDs, .irish carries an emotional weight — a way for pubs, cultural festivals, or family blogs to signal roots. But it's also a narrow slice: no IDNs are supported, so the name only exists in ASCII, which might feel limiting for a language with its own script.
Identity Digital's Cultural Portfolio
.irish sits alongside .business, .cafe, .church, .coach, and .codes in Identity Digital's stable — all delegated under the Binky Moon, LLC umbrella. What's striking is the contrast: most of these are commercial or trade-oriented, while .irish is one of the few that leans on ethnic or cultural identity. The registry's own website points to Identity Digital, which has built a portfolio of over 200 TLDs. But .irish remains a niche product, likely because its appeal is bounded by how many people actively identify as Irish in a domain-buying context. Still, for Identity Digital, it fills a gap: a cultural TLD that can cross-sell to the same customers who might grab .cafe for a pub site.
DNSSEC and the Security Baseline
For a TLD that markets itself on community trust, .irish does include DNSSEC — a fact that might go unnoticed but matters for anyone securing a cultural brand online. DNSSEC support means that DNS responses are cryptographically signed, reducing the risk of cache poisoning. This is a baseline feature now, but it's worth noting because many new gTLDs from the 2012 round initially launched without it. For .irish, it adds a layer of authenticity — a way to ensure that a site claiming to represent Irish heritage actually comes from the registrant. The registry's decision to support DNSSEC from the start suggests that even a cultural TLD has to meet modern security expectations. And while this is invisible to most buyers, it's part of what makes .irish a more credible choice than an unsecured alternative.
Pricing: A Wide Gap for a Niche TLD
The pricing spread for .irish is extreme — the cheapest registrar charges roughly a tenth of the most expensive. This suggests a TLD that's still finding its market footing. With 41 registrars offering it, buyers can shop around, but the wide variance means you could easily overpay without comparing. The budget end, led by Sav, positions .irish as an accessible buy for individuals or small businesses testing a cultural brand. The premium end likely targets those who want a bundled service or don't bother comparing. Considering .irish for a personal site? The cheaper route makes sense. For a commercial venture banking on Irish identity, the higher price might signal extra services, but the registry's proof of intent is the same. In short, don't assume a high price means a better domain.
The Heritage Versus Hype Trade-off
One of the challenges .irish faces is that it's a heritage TLD without a strict eligibility check. Anyone can register, regardless of ancestry — unlike country-code TLDs that require local presence. That's a double-edged sword. On one hand, it allows the diaspora — and even non-Irish fans — to claim a slice of the culture. On the other, it dilutes the 'authenticity' that might attract serious users. Compare this to the parent country code .ie, which requires a connection to Ireland; .irish is more of a creative expression. For a blog about St. Patrick's Day or a shop selling Claddagh rings, .irish is a charming choice. But for a business that needs legal credibility, the lax restriction might be a drawback. The lack of IDNs further narrows its utility, especially for Irish-language speakers who'd expect to write in Gaelic script.