Design & Creative
Top Creative Agencies in Ireland
Updated 6 August 2026 · 1 min read · 10 companies
Ireland's creative sector runs from two-person studios to network agencies with several hundred staff, and the directories list them side by side as though they are alternatives. They are not. This list covers Ireland-headquartered creative agencies with the figures that actually separate them: team size, rate band, project minimum and the service mix each one leads with.
What to look for in a creative agency
Ratings will not help you here. Seven of the ten agencies below carry no verified reviews at all, so the useful signals are structural.
- Team size against your scope. A two-person studio and a 250-person agency are both on this list. They solve different problems.
- Which discipline is the core business. Almost every agency sells advertising. Look at what sits beside it, because that is usually where the team's real experience is.
- Project minimum over hourly rate. The minimum tells you what size of engagement an agency is set up to run. The hourly rate mostly tells you how they staff it.
- Whether they can build what they design. Several agencies here stop at concept and hand over. If your campaign needs a working site or app behind it, confirm that early.
Ask any agency on this shortlist who will actually do the work. On a small team that is the person in the room. On a large one it very often is not.
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Rating
- 4.9 (15 reviews)
- Team size
- 10 - 49
- Hourly rate
- $25 - $49
- Founded
- 2020
AI-first software development and growth marketing company working with startups, SaaS companies, agencies and enterprise teams. Builds web and mobile applications, SaaS platforms, AI and voice software, MVPs and internal tools on React, Node.js and AWS. Carries the only double-digit review count on this list.
2. Stacks Creative
Best for performance and ecommerce campaigns
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Team size
- 2 - 9
- Min project
- $1,000+
Two to nine person Dublin agency working in performance marketing, ecommerce and social advertising. Also sells product marketing and ecommerce development.
Services
- Advertising
- E-Commerce Development
- Ecommerce Marketing
- Product Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
3. McCann Dublin
Best for network-scale brand work
- Location
- Dublin 2, Ireland
- Team size
- 10 - 49
- Hourly rate
- $100 - $149
- Min project
- $10,000+
Dublin office of the McCann network, covering advertising, branding, UX and web development. The highest minimum project on this list at 10,000 dollars.
Services
- UX/UI Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
4. Chemistry
Best for large integrated campaigns
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Team size
- 250 - 999
- Hourly rate
- $100 - $149
- Min project
- $5,000+
The largest agency here at 250 to 999 staff, working across advertising, marketing strategy, digital strategy and video production.
Services
- Advertising
- Marketing Strategy
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
5. KICK Dublin
Best for strategy plus search
- Location
- Dublin 4, Ireland
- Team size
- 10 - 49
- Min project
- Undisclosed
Dublin 4 agency pairing advertising and marketing strategy with web design and search optimisation. Project minimum undisclosed.
Services
- Advertising
- Marketing Strategy
- Web Design
- Search Engine Optimization
6. CMS Marketing
Best for campaigns with an event component
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Team size
- 10 - 49
- Min project
- Undisclosed
Covers advertising, branding and marketing strategy alongside event management and video production, which is an unusual combination in one shop.
Services
- Advertising
- Branding
- Event Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Video Production
7. Jacknife
Best for identity and design-led work
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Team size
- 2 - 9
- Min project
- Undisclosed
Small Dublin studio focused on branding, graphic design, logo work and web design rather than media buying.
Services
- Advertising
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo
8. Motherland
Best for video-led social campaigns
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Team size
- 2 - 9
- Min project
- Undisclosed
Two to nine person Dublin agency leading with video production, then advertising, branding and social.
Services
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
9. Vsdirect
Best for print and branded collateral
- Location
- Clondalkin, Ireland
- Team size
- 10 - 49
- Min project
- $1,000+
Clondalkin firm combining print design, branding and graphic design with supply chain consulting.
Services
- Print Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting
10. Ireland lanyards
Best for low-cost branded print
- Location
- Malahide, Ireland
- Team size
- 10 - 49
- Hourly rate
- < $25
- Min project
- $1,000+
Malahide firm working in print design, advertising and branding, at the lowest published rate band on this list.
Services
- Print Design
- Advertising
- Branding
Frequently asked questions
- How much do creative agencies in Ireland charge?
- Published hourly rates on this list run from under 25 dollars to 149 dollars, and project minimums from 1,000 to 10,000 dollars. The spread reflects agency model rather than quality. Network agencies and large integrated shops sit at the top, small independent studios at the bottom. Treat published bands as a starting point, not a quote.
- What is the difference between a creative agency and a digital agency?
- A creative agency leads with the idea: brand platforms, campaign concepts and the design that carries them. A digital agency leads with the channel: search, social, email and the website. Most Irish agencies now do some of both, so the useful question is which discipline the founders came from.
- Should I hire a small studio or a large agency?
- Match the team to the scope. A two to nine person studio gives you direct access to senior people and suits a defined project with a clear end date. An agency of 50 or more can staff several workstreams at once, which matters for a campaign running across many channels and markets.
- Why do so few Irish creative agencies have reviews?
- Directory reviews are voluntary and Ireland is a small market, so most agencies never accumulate them. Seven of the ten firms here have no verified review at all. That makes portfolio and references far more useful signals than a star rating.
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