The verdict in three sentences
For a private clinic website in Galway, Irish agencies typically quote 6 000 to 30 000+ EUR and freelancers 2 500 to 9 000 EUR, as a 2026 ballpark that moves a lot with scope. Kolonell's fixed grid is 2 700 EUR (Starter), 4 500 EUR (Growth) and 8 200 EUR (Premium), including native English copywriting, a project manager on Irish hours and 3 months of support (6 on Premium). The best quote is the one that spells out consultant profiles, booking, insurer information, GDPR compliant forms and ownership in writing, not the cheapest headline figure.
What does a clinic website cost from Galway providers?
Galway's provider market is smaller than Dublin's, so many clinics also receive quotes from Dublin or Limerick agencies. Public rate cards of Irish agencies, minimum project sizes listed on Clutch.co and freelance platform rates (Upwork, Malt) give the prudent ranges below. They are orders of magnitude, not quotes, and they rise quickly with integrations.
| Option | Typical 2026 price | Timeline | What is usually included | Main risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full service agency (Galway or Dublin) | 6 000 to 30 000+ EUR | 8 to 14 weeks | Strategy, design, CMS, sometimes copy | Retainer and extras inflate the total |
| Local studio | 4 000 to 12 000 EUR | 6 to 10 weeks | Design and build, light content support | Capacity during busy periods |
| Freelancer | 2 500 to 9 000 EUR | 4 to 10 weeks | Build on a theme, copy by the clinic | Single point of failure |
| DIY website builder | Monthly subscription plus staff time | Variable | Templates | Time drain, generic result |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 700 EUR | 3 to 4 weeks | 5 custom pages, native copy, call booking | Limited to 5 pages |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 500 EUR | 3 to 4 weeks | 10+ pages, blog, booking tool integration | Custom back office quoted |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 200 EUR | Usually 4 to 6 weeks | Unlimited pages, multilingual, 6 months support | Written schedule to agree at kickoff |
The full description of each tier is on our international website offer. Payment is by bank transfer or Wise: 50 % to start, 50 % at delivery.
How do you compare clinic website quotes line by line?
Put every quote you receive into the same grid. Missing lines are where budgets drift.
| Question to ask | Why it matters | Kolonell answer |
|---|---|---|
| Who writes the copy? | Copy is often 20 to 30 % of the effort and frequently excluded | Native English copy included |
| How many consultant profiles? | Clinics grow; extra profiles can be billed one by one | Profiles included, scaled by tier |
| How is booking connected? | A plugin and a real integration are not the same thing | Third-party tool integrated on Growth and Premium |
| Who owns the domain and hosting account? | Leaving an agency can mean losing your address | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
| What does support cost after launch? | A 200 EUR monthly retainer is 7 200 EUR over 3 years | 3 months included, 6 on Premium, then quoted |
| Is VAT included? | 23 % VAT changes the comparison | Ask for every quote on the same basis |
| Is there a written timeline? | Medical sites slip when content validation is unplanned | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium written schedule |
Red flags: a proprietary CMS you cannot export, no mention of forms or data processing, a timeline that starts only after you deliver all the texts, and a booking feature described in one vague word.
What does a Galway clinic site need?
Galway draws patients from the city, Connemara and the wider West, plus students, medtech professionals and summer visitors. That mix shapes the site.
- Specialties and consultants: Medical Council registration, qualifications, special interests and languages spoken, with a photo and a short, factual bio.
- Access from the region: directions from the N6 and M6, parking, bus links and clear opening hours, because many patients travel.
- Cover and fees: insurers that recognise your consultants (VHI, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health or Level Health, only where it applies) and self-pay information.
- Languages: patients from the Gaeltacht may appreciate pages in Irish. Kolonell writes in English and French; Irish translations are supplied by the clinic or quoted separately.
- Booking: Growth and Premium connect your existing booking tool; a custom back office is quoted on request.
Health data: under the GDPR and Ireland's Data Protection Act 2018, health information is special category data. Use short forms, secure hosting, data processing agreements with every vendor, and no advertising trackers on patient pages. Aim for WCAG 2.1 AA, a common reference also relevant to the European Accessibility Act, which applies to certain services since 28 June 2025.
Medical advertising: Irish health regulators and the Medical Council restrict guaranteed outcomes, misleading claims and some testimonials or before and after images. The medical director validates all content. This article is not legal advice.
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Mini case study
Illustrative example: Dr Ciarán runs a fictional three-consultant clinic in Salthill. A Galway agency quotes 10 000 EUR plus 150 EUR per month, so 10 000 + 36 x 150 = 15 400 EUR over three years. A freelancer quotes 5 000 EUR but no copy; he estimates hiring a copywriter at 1 500 EUR, plus a hypothetical 120 EUR per month upkeep: 5 000 + 1 500 + 4 320 = 10 820 EUR. Kolonell Growth at 4 500 EUR with copy included and the same hypothetical 150 EUR per month after the 3 included months: 4 500 + 4 950 = 9 450 EUR. All figures are hypothetical and only show the method.
FAQ
What is a realistic budget for a clinic website in Galway?
As a 2026 ballpark, 6 000 to 30 000+ EUR with an agency and 2 500 to 9 000 EUR with a freelancer. Kolonell offers 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR at a fixed price.
Can Kolonell work with my existing booking software?
Yes, Growth (4 500 EUR) and Premium (8 200 EUR) integrate a third-party booking tool. A custom booking back office is quoted on request.
How fast can the site go live?
Starter and Growth are delivered in 3 to 4 weeks. Premium follows a written schedule, usually 4 to 6 weeks.
Do you meet in person?
No, the project runs remotely with Google Meet calls at a time that suits you and a written weekly update. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), aligned with Irish time in winter and one hour behind in summer.
Can I add Irish language pages later?
Yes. With Premium the site is multilingual; you supply the Irish translations or we quote them separately.
Let's scope your project. Share your specialties, consultant count and booking tool, and we will recommend a tier with a 3 to 6 week schedule. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.