eBay UK posted an announcement that the company is planning and developing a new website especially for people living in Ireland. The new eBay.ie site is undergoing final preparations and is expected to be officially launched in June 2005.

The post stated the new site would offer Irish users an alternative specifically targeted to their needs. "It will make it easier for Irish buyers to find items available to them while also helping sellers who want to sell to Irish buyers."

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