How much does a marketing agency cost in Ireland?

Project minimums here cluster at 1,000 dollars, which makes this the most accessible agency category in the Irish market. That figure is the agency fee and excludes media spend. Retainers are more common than projects, so ask what the monthly commitment is and how long it locks you in.

What should I look for in a marketing agency?

Sector experience over channel breadth. Nearly every agency here offers the same channels, so the differentiator is whether they have marketed something like your business before. Two firms on this list specialise, in healthcare and cybersecurity, and that focus is worth more than a longer service list.

Why do these agencies all show five stars with no reviews?

Clutch displays a rating separately from a verified review count, and every firm on this list has a rating with zero reviews behind it. Ignore the stars here entirely. Ask instead for two client references in your sector.

Should I hire one agency or several specialists?

One agency is simpler to manage and cheaper to coordinate, which suits most Irish businesses. Several specialists make sense once a single channel is large enough to justify dedicated expertise. Splitting too early creates coordination work nobody has time for.

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Top Marketing Agencies in Ireland

Updated 6 August 2026 · 1 min read · 10 companies

Written byNuala Canning

The general marketing category in Ireland is crowded and remarkably uniform. Almost every agency below offers the same three things: paid search, search optimisation and social advertising. The service lists will not help you choose. Sector experience and team size will.

What to look for in a marketing agency

Sector focus over service breadth. Two agencies here specialise by industry. That is a stronger signal than a longer channel list.
Ignore the star ratings. Every firm shows five stars against zero verified reviews.
Who does the work. In a two to nine person agency, the person pitching runs your account. In a fifty-person one, they will not.
Retainer terms. Ask about notice periods before signing. Twelve-month lock-ins are common and rarely necessary.

Ask for two references from clients in your sector who have been with the agency more than a year. Long-tenure clients tell you more than any case study, because they have seen the agency handle a bad quarter.

1. Task Virtual
Best for outsourced marketing and support at scale
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
50 - 249
Hourly rate
< $25
Min project
$1,000+
Dublin outsourcing company of 50 to 249 people providing search, administrative and customer support services. The largest team on this list, and a different model from the rest.
Services
- Back Office Outsourcing
- Sales Outsourcing
- Search Engine Optimization
- Call Center Services
- Data Annotation Services
2. Donutz Digital
Best for paid search and paid social campaigns
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
10 - 49
Hourly rate
$100 - $149
Min project
$1,000+
Dublin agency of 10 to 49 people running paid search and paid social campaigns with a focus on revenue growth.
Services
- Pay Per Click
- Search Engine Optimization
- Social Media Marketing
3. Matrix Internet
Best for marketing with development behind it
Location
Dublin 8, Ireland
Team size
10 - 49
Min project
Undisclosed
Dublin 8 firm known for full-stack development including complex booking systems, which makes it the only agency here that can build as well as market.
Services
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UX/UI Design
- Web Design
- Custom Software Development
4. Sumoblue
Best for paid search, search and web together
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
2 - 9
Min project
Undisclosed
Dublin agency combining paid search management, search optimisation and web design.
Services
- Pay Per Click
- Search Engine Optimization
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
5. Stacks Creative
Best for ecommerce performance marketing
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
2 - 9
Min project
$1,000+
Small Dublin agency working in performance marketing, ecommerce and social advertising.
Services
- Advertising
- E-Commerce Development
- Ecommerce Marketing
- Product Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
6. UpMedico
Best for healthcare marketing
Location
Dublin 3, Ireland
Team size
2 - 9
Hourly rate
$50 - $99
Min project
$1,000+
Dublin 3 agency specialising in paid search and search optimisation for healthcare businesses, one of two sector specialists here.
Services
- Pay Per Click
- Web Design
7. Content Visit
Best for cybersecurity sector visibility
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
2 - 9
Min project
$1,000+
Dublin search and AI-visibility agency working specifically with cybersecurity companies.
Services
- Content Marketing
- Search Engine Optimization
8. Adhere Digital
Best for paid campaigns and site optimisation
Location
Galway, Ireland
Team size
2 - 9
Hourly rate
$50 - $99
Min project
$1,000+
Galway agency managing paid search and social campaigns alongside site optimisation and search services.
Services
- Pay Per Click
- Search Engine Optimization
- Conversion Optimization
- Other Digital Marketing
9. MJC \| MEDIA
Best for social advertising and search
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
2 - 9
Hourly rate
$100 - $149
Min project
$1,000+
Dublin agency covering social advertising, search optimisation and paid search management.
Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Pay Per Click
- Ecommerce Marketing
- Search Engine Optimization
10. SEOWizard
Best for search-led marketing for small budgets
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Team size
2 - 9
Hourly rate
$50 - $99
Min project
$1,000+
Small Dublin agency combining search optimisation with web development and wider digital marketing.
Services
- Search Engine Optimization
- Web Design

Frequently asked questions

How much does a marketing agency cost in Ireland?: Project minimums here cluster at 1,000 dollars, which makes this the most accessible agency category in the Irish market. That figure is the agency fee and excludes media spend. Retainers are more common than projects, so ask what the monthly commitment is and how long it locks you in.
What should I look for in a marketing agency?: Sector experience over channel breadth. Nearly every agency here offers the same channels, so the differentiator is whether they have marketed something like your business before. Two firms on this list specialise, in healthcare and cybersecurity, and that focus is worth more than a longer service list.
Why do these agencies all show five stars with no reviews?: Clutch displays a rating separately from a verified review count, and every firm on this list has a rating with zero reviews behind it. Ignore the stars here entirely. Ask instead for two client references in your sector.
Should I hire one agency or several specialists?: One agency is simpler to manage and cheaper to coordinate, which suits most Irish businesses. Several specialists make sense once a single channel is large enough to justify dedicated expertise. Splitting too early creates coordination work nobody has time for.

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Top Marketing Agencies in Ireland

What to look for in a marketing agency

1. Task Virtual

2. Donutz Digital

3. Matrix Internet

4. Sumoblue

5. Stacks Creative

6. UpMedico

7. Content Visit

8. Adhere Digital

9. MJC \| MEDIA

10. SEOWizard

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