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Best AEO Agencies in Ireland (2026)
10 AEO agencies compared on AI search results, reviews and pricing for Irish buyers, picked from the 13 AEO agencies in our directory.
- Agencies reviewed
- 13
- Median minimum
- $4,250/mo
- Based locally
- 0 of 13
- Offer AI search
- 100%
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Which Ireland AEO agency is best?
The best AEO agencies serving Ireland in 2026 are ROAST for B2B and finance, Found for retail and travel, Get-Found for small budgets and Whitworth SEO for technical audits. UltraGrowthMedia is the pick for teams that want AEO and outbound run by one team. None are headquartered in Ireland, so each works remotely, mostly from the UK. The median minimum across the 13 agencies we track is $4,250 a month.
Key takeaways
- The directory holds no AEO agency headquartered in Ireland, so the best AEO agencies for Irish buyers are UK-based or US-based teams that work with Irish clients remotely.
- The median minimum is $4,250 a month, and 38% of the 13 agencies start under $1,000, which gives Irish SMBs a real budget route into AEO.
- UK agencies work on Dublin time, so the overlap is full. The one US-based pick sits several hours behind.
- All 13 agencies list AI search work, so ask each for a tracked prompt set and before-and-after answers rather than a service page.
- Irish searchers often see UK results mixed with Irish ones. Ask how the agency will signal Irish relevance on pages and in citations.
Best AEO agencies in Ireland compared
| # | Agency | Best for | Min. budget | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROAST | Overall for brand-name B2B and finance work | $5,000 | ★4.9 (17) |
| 2 | Found | Retail, hospitality and travel brands | Not published | ★4.8 (12) |
| 3 | UltraGrowthMedia | B2B firms using Ireland as an EU base | $3,000 | ★4.9 |
| 4 | Get-Found | Small budgets and rolling contracts | $1,000 | ★5.0 (7) |
| 5 | Bird Marketing | SMBs with a Dubai office option | $5,000 | ★5.0 (74) |
| 6 | Digital Next | Ecommerce and multi-market sites | Not published | ★4.8 (76) |
| 7 | Whitworth SEO | Technical audits and team training | Not published | ★4.8 (24) |
| 8 | M3.agency | Multi-channel programmes | $1,000 | ★5.0 (11) |
| 9 | RiseUp | Ecommerce and DTC growth | $1,000 | ★5.0 (10) |
| 10 | Bowler Hat | Small teams wanting a senior SEO lead | Not published | ★4.9 (153) |
Ratings are public Clutch, G2 or Google averages with review counts in brackets. Minimums are monthly unless stated.
The 10 best AEO agencies in Ireland in 2026
Each agency below leads a specific category. Start with the one that matches your situation rather than reading top to bottom.
#1Best overall for brand-name B2B and finance work
ROAST
Soho performance agency and B Corp running search, paid media and CRO for ROAS
ROAST is a Soho performance agency and certified B Corp whose client list includes Experian, Rightmove, Skyscanner and AJ Bell. It combines GEO, technical SEO, digital PR, paid media and CRO, and was named Independent Agency of the Year at the UK Agency Awards 2026. It holds 4.9 across 17 Clutch reviews. It is based in London and works with Irish clients remotely, with no Dublin office.
Notable clients
- Experian
- AVEVA
- Rightmove
- Leon
- WEX
- Cencora
Watch out
A $5,000 minimum and $100 to $149 hourly rates put it beyond small local firms.
#2Best for retail, hospitality and travel brands
Found
Hatton Garden 'Everysearch' agency joining SEO, PPC, PR and AI visibility
Found is a London agency, founded in 2005, with clients across retail, hospitality and travel, including Toolstation, Puma, Toms and Ennismore. It was named Standout PPC Agency of the Year at the 2026 UK Digital Excellence Awards and is a Google Premier Partner. It blends SEO, AI SEO and GEO with paid media and PR. It takes on Irish clients remotely from London.
Notable clients
- Toolstation
- Puma
- Toms
- Clermont Hotel Group
- Adecco
- Peacocks
Watch out
Just 12 Google reviews and no published pricing, so integrated retainers may suit larger budgets.
#3Best for B2B firms using Ireland as an EU base
UltraGrowthMedia
Full-stack marketing for ambitious growth-stage brands.
UltraGrowthMedia builds answer engine optimisation for brands that want to be named when buyers ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity or Google AI Overviews for a recommendation. The work covers entity clean-up, schema markup, third-party citation building and answer-style content, and because the same team runs SEO, cold email and LinkedIn outbound, AI visibility is tied to pipeline rather than reported on its own. Founded in 2022 by Tushar Dey, the 27-person remote team works in weekly sprints, clients talk directly to the practitioners doing the work, and progress shows up on live reporting dashboards. Retainers start at $3,500 a month.
Watch out
Small team with limited capacity, no in-person workshops and few named case studies.
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#4Best for small budgets and rolling contracts
Get-Found
Steamhouse-based SEO and PPC agency selling on revenue, not rankings
Get-Found is a Birmingham agency, founded in 2019, that combines SEO, AEO and GEO with paid media on rolling monthly contracts with no lock-in. It holds a 5.0 Clutch rating from seven reviews, all published in 2026, and lists a $1,000 minimum. Its client mix includes dental and medical aesthetics, property and ecommerce. It is based in the UK and takes on Irish clients remotely.
Notable clients
- Study Inn
- Yopa
- Smart Dental
- Workplace Utilities
- Dental Perfection
- We Media
Watch out
A young agency with a small core team, and results figures on its site are self-reported.
#5Best for SMBs with a Dubai office option
Bird Marketing
City of London digital agency for SEO, PPC and web design backed by 74 Clutch reviews
Bird Marketing is a City of London agency with a 5.0 Clutch average from 74 reviews, plus 5.0 on Google from 41 reviews per DesignRush. It covers SEO, GEO, local search, PPC and web builds, with offices in London, New York and Dubai. Its $5,000 Clutch minimum sits above the $4,250 median for this list. It serves Irish clients remotely from the UK.
Notable clients
- Huawei
- St James's Place
- Cancer Research
- Fiserv
- First Data
- Supermicro
Watch out
Founding year and headcount differ between directories, and leadership details are thinly published.
#6Best for ecommerce and multi-market sites
Digital Next
Founder-led Manchester SEO and PPC agency with a Melbourne office and AI visibility platform
Digital Next is a Manchester agency, founded around 2009, with a Melbourne office and an AI visibility platform. It has held Google Premier Partner status since 2023 and shows 4.8 from 76 reviews. It covers technical SEO, ecommerce SEO, AI SEO and GEO, plus development, and its clients include NordVPN and Decathlon. It is UK-based and works with Irish clients remotely in the same time zone.
Notable clients
- Qantas
- NordVPN
- Decathlon
- Hörmann
- Essilor
- Perfume Direct
Watch out
Case studies list services but no performance metrics, and the wide menu may dilute depth.
#7Best for technical audits and team training
Whitworth SEO
Ancoats technical SEO consultancy behind the HiveMCR conference
Whitworth SEO is a Manchester consultancy that offers AI Ready SEO alongside technical audits, migration support and training. Its founder has more than 16 years in search, and it organises the HiveMCR conference. It reports a 200% traffic gain for Blue Light Card and lists Auto Trader as a client. It works with Irish clients remotely, and training suits in-house marketers in Dublin or Cork.
Notable clients
- Auto Trader
- Blue Light Card
- Rotageek
- MyWorkwear
- JEMS Environmental
Watch out
Search only, with no paid media or build work, and pricing and headcount are not published.
#8Best for multi-channel programmes
M3.agency
B Corp integrated agency running SEO, PPC and creative from a Birmingham hub
M3.agency is a Birmingham B Corp, founded in 2000, with a 5.0 Clutch rating from 11 reviews and a $1,000 minimum. It runs SEO and GEO with PPC, social, creative and web development, for clients such as MG Motor UK, Aston Villa and the University of Birmingham. It also holds Google Premier, Meta and TikTok Shop partner status. It is UK-based and serves Irish clients remotely.
Notable clients
- MG Motor UK
- Aston Villa FC
- Co-op
- University of Birmingham
- Visit Jersey
- Balfour Beatty
Watch out
SEO is one of many disciplines, and work may be split across its six offices.
#9Best for ecommerce and DTC growth
RiseUp
Alpha Tower performance agency (ex-Global Search Marketing) for ecommerce growth
RiseUp is a Birmingham performance agency, formerly Global Search Marketing, that won PPC Agency of the Year at the UK Agency Awards 2026. It combines paid search, SEO, AI search optimisation, Amazon Ads and CRO, for clients including Levi's, Vax and Micro Scooters. It holds 5.0 on Clutch from 10 reviews and lists a $1,000 minimum. It takes on Irish clients remotely from the UK.
Notable clients
- Levi's
- Sotheby's International Realty
- Pickfords
- Vax
- Rangemaster
- Gore-Tex
Watch out
Paid media is the lead discipline, and headline growth figures on its site are self-reported.
#10Best for small teams wanting a senior SEO lead
Bowler Hat
Small Custard Factory team pairing senior-led SEO and PPC for SMEs
Bowler Hat is a Birmingham team of about seven, led by Marcus Miller, whose SEO career dates to around 2000. It holds 4.9 from roughly 150 reviews per DesignRush and offers no long contracts and a free audit. Services span SEO, Google Ads, content and AI search optimisation. It works with Irish clients remotely, so expect video calls rather than site visits.
Notable clients
- Cannock Chase
- Sandwell College
- HelloDPO
- HR Structures
- Absolute EPM
- Seven Capital
Watch out
A small team limits capacity for large programmes, and few SEO metrics are published in case studies.
Best Ireland AEO agency by need
How much does an Ireland AEO agency cost in 2026?
Irish AEO buyers pay the prices of the agencies' home markets, mostly British ones, quoted in dollars or pounds. These figures use the published minimums and rate bands of the 13 agencies in our directory, which is a small sample.
| Tier | Monthly minimum | Share of agencies | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Under $1,000/mo | 38% | Local firms and trial projects; agencies with rolling monthly plans from $1,000 or less. |
| Mid-market | $1,000 to $5,000/mo | 50% | Growing businesses wanting AEO, content and technical fixes on a regular cadence. |
| Premium | Over $5,000/mo | 12% | Larger sites or multi-channel programmes run by dedicated teams. |
Source: published minimum budgets of AEO agencies in Ireland in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, October 2026.
Median minimum budget by region
How we chose the best AEO agencies in Ireland
We started with the 13 AEO agencies in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, found none headquartered in Ireland, and ranked those that can serve Irish buyers remotely. Each profile was researched from the agency's own site plus at least one independent source such as Clutch, DesignRush or trade awards.
- AEO and AI search capabilityReal answer-engine services, tooling or research, rather than a renamed SEO offer.25%
- Evidence and clientsNamed clients, published results and awards we could trace to a source.20%
- Reviews and reputationRatings and review counts on Clutch, Google or DesignRush, and how fresh they are.20%
- Pricing and contract termsPublished minimums, rate bands and whether contracts roll monthly or lock you in.15%
- Fit for Irish buyersTime-zone overlap, English-language delivery and experience with clients outside the UK.10%
- Team and longevityYears trading, team size and the seniority of people on accounts.10%
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How to choose an Ireland AEO agency
- Audit your Irish visibility firstSearch your top buyer questions with an Irish location in Google, ChatGPT and Perplexity and note which competitors and publishers get cited.
- Shortlist by sector evidencePick agencies whose named clients resemble you, then ask for one reference outside the UK.
- Agree the currencyRetainers come in dollars or pounds. Ask whether euro invoicing is possible, or fix the exchange rate for the term.
- Ask about Irish relevance signalsCheck how the agency will show Irish location, .ie or local business details, and Irish-source mentions on your pages and profiles.
- Review data-processing termsThe agency sits outside Ireland. Ask for a data-processing agreement that reflects GDPR before it gets analytics access.
- Pilot for a quarterChoose three to six months with a tracked prompt list, and renew only if citations and enquiries move.
Questions to ask
- Which clients outside the UK have you served, and what changed in their AI answers?
- How will you show Irish relevance on our pages and listings?
- Can you invoice in euros or fix the rate for the term?
- Which prompts will you track, and will we see the raw answers each month?
- Who handles our account day to day, and how senior are they?
- What data processing terms will we sign before you access our analytics?
Red flags
- Guarantees that ChatGPT or Google will name your business.
- Claims of an Irish team or Dublin office with no address or staff named.
- Reports that show AI mentions without the prompts used.
- Pricing in pounds with no clarity on exchange-rate changes during the term.
- No pilot option and a twelve-month minimum.
Ireland AEO agency vs freelancer vs in-house
| AEO agency | Freelancer | In-house marketer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $1,000 to $5,000+/mo, usually in pounds or dollars | Lower; hourly or per project | Salary plus tools |
| Skills covered | Technical fixes, content, citations, reporting | One or two areas | Often a generalist |
| Time zone | UK agencies match Dublin; US agencies do not | Varies | Same office |
| Best for | Multi-skill AEO programmes | Audits and small budgets | Steady content output |
| Main risk | Little Irish market knowledge | Capacity and continuity | Skill gap in AI search |
What does an Ireland AEO agency do?
An Ireland AEO agency is a company that works to make a brand the quoted answer in AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity and voice search. It structures content so machines can read it, builds entity and citation signals, and tracks which prompts surface the brand. For Irish buyers it also means showing Irish relevance, since AI answers often blend Irish and British sources.
Ireland AEO agency FAQ
Who is the best AEO agency in Ireland in 2026?
None of the 13 AEO agencies in our directory is headquartered in Ireland. ROAST ranks first for B2B and finance evidence, Found leads for retail and travel, and Get-Found suits small budgets. All three work with Irish clients remotely from the UK, so compare them on sector references.
How much does an AEO agency cost in Ireland?
The median minimum across the 13 agencies we track is $4,250 a month, and 38% start below $1,000. Half sit in the $1,000 to $5,000 band. The hourly sample is small, but every agency that publishes a band lists $100 to $149. Quotes come in dollars or pounds.
How long does AEO take to work?
Expect early shifts in AI citations in one to three months, mostly from structured data and answer-led pages, with steadier gains by six months. Because AI answers change between runs, agree a fixed prompt list so progress stays measurable from the first month.
Is it better to hire a local or remote AEO agency in Ireland?
Remote is the only route here, because the directory has no Irish-headquartered AEO agency. That is workable for audits, content and technical work, and UK agencies share Dublin's time zone. Add in-person workshops through your own team if you need them.
Does GDPR matter when hiring an AEO agency?
Yes, if the agency will touch analytics, CRM or lead data. Irish businesses fall under GDPR, so ask for a data-processing agreement and clarity on where the agency stores data. AEO content work itself mainly involves public pages, so the exposure is narrower than for outbound or CRM projects.
What is the difference between AEO and SEO?
SEO aims to rank pages in classic results. AEO aims to be the direct answer in AI Overviews, voice and chatbot responses. They overlap heavily, which is why all 13 agencies we track offer AI search alongside SEO rather than as a separate business.
How do I choose an AEO agency for an Irish business?
Match sector evidence first, then check reviews, pricing against the $4,250 median, and contract terms. Ask for a tracked prompt set and a pilot. Confirm the agency understands how your Irish market overlaps with UK results before you sign, because the agency's habits shape results more than its pitch.
Can a UK AEO agency serve Irish customers well?
Often yes. UK agencies share the language and time zone, and several here work with clients outside the UK. The gap is local knowledge, so ask how they will reflect Irish locations, businesses and publishers in your content and citations.
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About the reviewer
Editor & Reviewer, MakeSuccessOnline
William Harrison is an editor and reviewer at MakeSuccessOnline. Before a ranking goes live, he checks every claim on the page against each agency's own site, its published case studies and independent reviews on Clutch and G2, and cuts anything he can't verify. He also keeps rankings current, rechecking pricing, team details and client lists as agencies change.