The Northern Sound region has recorded significant growth in the latest .ie Domain Profile Report. A total of 491 new.ie domains were registered in Cavan last year. Meanwhile Monaghan recorded a total of 330 new .ie domain registrations in 2023. Speaking to Northern Sound, David Curtain of the report said that while some counties recorded reductions, the Northern Sound region continues to strive.
He added that Co Monaghan attained one of the highest rankings compared to anywhere else in the country. "It is a great result for the region," explained David. "Monaghan was up 32% compared to last year, 330 new domains register and 32 % is one of the highest growing counties across Ireland. Cavan was a little bit more modest, it actually registered more domains just short of 500 and that's a 12% change up on the previous year. So overall Cavan and Monaghan has performed better than many other counties across the country. "
Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Neale Richmond said, "This report from .ie highlights just how important digitalisation and e-commerce is for Irish businesses. While many companies may have an online presence, be that a 'shop window' or click and collect, the option to shop online is hugely important for customers both in Ireland and abroad. This will open businesses up to new markets and more customers. There are a number of supports available for businesses of all sizes who want to improve their digital footprint, from the Local Enterprise Office to Enterprise Ireland, and I would encourage all businesses to avail of these as the opportunities that come with an enhanced online presence are endless."
