Who are the IE Domain Registry?
The IE Domain Registry is responsible for managing registration of .ie domain names. They ensure that the .ie domain extension retains its value by ensuring that they are registered by people and businesses with a valid right to own them.
What is a .ie domain?
.ie is the official country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) for the island of Ireland, all 32 counties, and the preferred online address for businesses in Ireland
IE Domain Registry Rebrand
IE Domain Registry, or IEDR, have now rebranded to be known more simply as .ie with a brand new logo:

Their new web address is weare.ie
It is important to be aware of this change if you are the owner of a .ie domain as you will occasionally receive correspondence directly from the IE Domain Registry and the rebrand may cause confusion, it is important to know where to expect correspondence from with respect to your domain registration to avoid being taken in by scams in this area. As always, if you are unsure we are here to help so just ask!
This update is based on a blog post from Spiral Hosting