How much does a private clinic website cost in Cork? Local agencies vs Kolonell (2026)

The verdict in three sentences

A private clinic website in Cork costs about 6 000 to 35 000+ EUR with an Irish agency and 2 500 to 9 000 EUR with a freelancer, as a 2026 ballpark that depends heavily on scope. Kolonell offers three fixed prices: 2 700 EUR (Starter), 4 500 EUR (Growth) and 8 200 EUR (Premium), with native English copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks and a project manager working on Irish hours. Before choosing, compare what is actually included for consultant profiles, booking, insurer pages and GDPR compliant forms, then calculate the cost over three years rather than the launch price.

What do Cork agencies and freelancers charge?

Cork has a lively digital scene, supported by the tech and pharma employers around the city, and clinic owners can choose between full service agencies, small studios and freelancers. Public rate cards of Irish agencies, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co profiles and freelance platform rates (Upwork, Malt) suggest the ranges below. They are prudent orders of magnitude, they vary with scope, and you should always check whether a quote includes 23 % VAT.

A local agency is the right call when you need on-site workshops, a patient portal connected to your practice management system or a group of sites. For an independent clinic or a small group that needs a fast, credible site, the fixed price model removes most of the budget uncertainty.

What is the 3-year total cost?

The launch price is only part of the bill. Hosting, updates, small content changes and security patches add up over three years. The table below uses hypothetical monthly amounts to show the method; replace them with the figures in your own quotes.

Kolonell maintenance after the 3 included months is quoted, so the 150 EUR line is an assumption for comparison only. You can see the full list of inclusions on our international website offer.

What should a private clinic site in Cork include?

Cork patients often arrive with a GP referral or a question about cover. A good clinic site answers quickly and calmly.

• Specialties and consultants: Medical Council registration, qualifications, special interests and languages spoken. The city's large international workforce means many patients appreciate knowing a doctor speaks Polish, Spanish or French.
• Insurance and fees: indicate which insurers recognise your consultants (VHI, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health or Level Health, only where it applies) and publish self-pay guidance.
• Booking: Growth and Premium connect the booking tool you already use. A custom booking back office is quoted on request.
• Practical pages: parking, public transport, wheelchair access and preparation before a procedure.
• Irish language: if you want pages in Irish or another language beyond English and French, the client supplies the translation or it is quoted separately.

Health data: under the GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, health information is special category data. Collect only what is needed, avoid detailed symptoms in public forms, choose secure hosting, sign data processing agreements and keep advertising trackers off patient pages. The European Accessibility Act, applicable since 28 June 2025 to certain services, is another reason to aim for WCAG 2.1 AA.

Medical advertising: Irish health regulators and the Medical Council restrict misleading claims, guaranteed outcomes and some uses of testimonials or before and after images. Your medical director must validate every page. This article is not legal advice.

Mini case study

Illustrative example: Siobhán, practice manager of a fictional four-consultant clinic in Douglas, Cork, holds an agency quote of 12 000 EUR plus 180 EUR per month. Three-year cost: 12 000 + 36 x 180 = 18 480 EUR. Kolonell Growth at 4 500 EUR, with the same hypothetical 150 EUR monthly upkeep after the 3 included months: 4 500 + 33 x 150 = 9 450 EUR. She keeps about 9 000 EUR for her booking subscription and future content. The persona and figures are hypothetical.

FAQ

How much is a clinic website in Cork in 2026?

As a ballpark, 6 000 to 35 000+ EUR with an agency and 2 500 to 9 000 EUR with a freelancer. Kolonell charges 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR at a fixed price.

How does payment work with Kolonell?

By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery. On Growth that means two payments of 2 250 EUR.

Can the site be bilingual?

A bilingual FR/EN site is available from Premium at 8 200 EUR. Irish or other languages are supplied by the clinic or quoted separately.

Will I have a contact person on Irish time?

Yes. The project manager holds Google Meet calls at a time that suits you and sends a written update each week; the team is based in Senegal (GMT), the same clock as Cork in winter.

What happens after the 3 months of support?

You keep full ownership and access. Ongoing maintenance and SEO work are quoted on request, never imposed.

Let's scope your project. Send us your specialties, consultant count and booking tool, and we will confirm the right tier and a 3 to 6 week schedule. Request your free quote or see the international offer.