How much does an event agency cost in Ireland?

Starting budgets here run from zero to 50,000 euro. That is not a pricing spread, it is three different businesses. Team building suppliers start near zero, corporate event managers from around 10,000 euro, and full brand experience agencies from 50,000 euro.

What is the difference between event management and brand experience?

Event management runs the logistics: venue, suppliers, schedule, budget. Brand experience designs what the event is meant to make people feel and do, then manages it. The second costs several times the first and is only worth it when the event carries a commercial objective.

Is production handled in-house or subcontracted?

Usually subcontracted, and you should ask. Most Irish event agencies hire AV, staging and crew per event. That is standard practice, but it means the agency's margin sits on top of supplier costs, and accountability on the day can blur.

How far in advance should I book?

For a conference or large activation, six months is comfortable and three is tight, mainly because venues and crew book out rather than because of agency capacity. Team building and smaller events can be arranged in weeks.

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Top Event Companies in Ireland

Updated 6 August 2026 · 1 min read · 10 companies

Written byNuala Canning

The budget range on this list runs from nothing to 50,000 euro, and that is the most useful thing on the page. It is not a spread of prices for the same service. It is three separate businesses filed under one label: team building suppliers, corporate event managers and brand experience agencies.

What to look for in an event company

Which of the three you actually need. The starting budget sorts this list faster than any description.
In-house or subcontracted production. AV, staging and crew are usually hired in. Ask who is accountable on the day.
What the event is for. If there is a commercial objective, you need an agency that measures it. If it is a party, you do not.
Contingency and cancellation terms. Deposits with venues and suppliers are rarely recoverable. Read that clause before signing.

Ask for a budget breakdown separating agency fee, venue, production and talent. Bundled event quotes make it impossible to see where the money goes or where it could be cut.

1. Cogs & Marvel
Best for large-scale brand experiences
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
11-50
Min project
From €50,000
Dublin agency of 11 to 50 people combining planning and creative to produce large brand experiences. Starting budget from 50,000 euro, the highest in this set of lists by a wide margin.
Industries
- Non-profit
Languages
- English
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2. GROOVEYARD EVENT MANAGEMENT
Best for conferences and brand activations
- Top awarded
Location
County Dublin, Ireland
Rating
4.7 (1 review)
Team size
11-50
Min project
From €10,000
Dublin agency of 11 to 50 people covering event management, brand activations and conference management. Holds the only verified review on this list, at 4.7. Starting budget from 10,000 euro.
Industries
- Entertainment & Events
Languages
- English
- French
3. Davis Experience and Events
Best for strategic event programmes
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
11-50
Min project
From €1,000
Dublin agency of 11 to 50 people with more than 13 years combining strategic event work and brand experience delivery.
Industries
- Non-profit
Languages
- English
- Irish
4. Catapult Events
Best for live and virtual production
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
1-10
Dublin agency producing live and virtual events internationally, covering strategy, creative, production and show-day delivery.
Languages
- English
5. Junction Productions Ltd.
Best for straightforward event delivery
Location
Stonyford, Ireland
Team size
1-10
Min project
From €1,000
Stonyford company delivering events for groups, individuals and organisations with a straightforward approach.
Industries
- Banking & Financials
Languages
- English
- Spanish
6. Dynamic Events Ireland
Best for team building and away days
Location
Wicklow, Ireland
Team size
1-10
Wicklow company specialising in team building and event management.
Languages
- English
7. Corporate party
Best for team building and family events
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
1-10
Dublin team building company organising activities, corporate events and family events.
Languages
- English
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8. Arcade Film Ltd
Best for filming and content at events
- Top awarded
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
1-10
Min project
From €3,000
Award-winning Dublin production company specialising in video, documentary and branded content, listed here for event filming rather than event management.
Languages
- English
9. Brandfire
Best for events tied to loyalty and promotions
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
1-10
Customer loyalty and engagement agency working on retention through rewards programmes and promotions, listed here for promotional and activation work.
Disclosure: Brandfire publishes this list. We have included ourselves because we work in this category, and you should weigh our placement accordingly.
Industries
- Industrial Goods & Services
Languages
- English
- Irish
10. XOD Entertainment ltd
Best for awards night entertainment
Location
Limerick, Ireland
Team size
1-10
Min project
From €0
Limerick company supplying live acts, dancers and interactive performers, principally for awards nights.
Languages
- English

Frequently asked questions

How much does an event agency cost in Ireland?: Starting budgets here run from zero to 50,000 euro. That is not a pricing spread, it is three different businesses. Team building suppliers start near zero, corporate event managers from around 10,000 euro, and full brand experience agencies from 50,000 euro.
What is the difference between event management and brand experience?: Event management runs the logistics: venue, suppliers, schedule, budget. Brand experience designs what the event is meant to make people feel and do, then manages it. The second costs several times the first and is only worth it when the event carries a commercial objective.
Is production handled in-house or subcontracted?: Usually subcontracted, and you should ask. Most Irish event agencies hire AV, staging and crew per event. That is standard practice, but it means the agency's margin sits on top of supplier costs, and accountability on the day can blur.
How far in advance should I book?: For a conference or large activation, six months is comfortable and three is tight, mainly because venues and crew book out rather than because of agency capacity. Team building and smaller events can be arranged in weeks.

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Top Event Companies in Ireland

What to look for in an event company

1. Cogs & Marvel

2. GROOVEYARD EVENT MANAGEMENT

3. Davis Experience and Events

4. Catapult Events

5. Junction Productions Ltd.

6. Dynamic Events Ireland

7. Corporate party

8. Arcade Film Ltd

9. Brandfire

10. XOD Entertainment ltd

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