🇮🇪6 Best Shopify Agencies in Ireland (2026)
Reviewed by Davis, Founder, Libautech · Last verified November 5, 2026
Looking for a Shopify agency in Ireland? We reviewed 6 Shopify and Shopify Plus agencies in Dublin, Cork and Belfast, ranked by Shopify focus, partner tier and reviews on the Shopify Partner Directory, with a comparison table, best-for labels and how to choose.
| # | Agency | Best for | Founded | Rating | Shopify Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glaze Digital | Shopify builds, migrations and growth for scaling brands | — | 5.0 (6) | Yes |
| 2 | Milk Bottle Labs | Shopify Plus, B2B and migrations for Irish brands | 2012 | 5.0 (41) | Yes |
| 3 | StudioForty9 | Large retailers and Shopify Plus migrations | — | Shopify Premier Partner | Yes |
| 4 | FelleMedia | Award-winning Shopify builds for growing brands | 2017 | 5.0 (5) | Yes |
| 5 | Q Division | Brands selling across Ireland, Italy and Spain | — | 5.0 (8) | Yes |
| 6 | Lightyear | Smaller brands wanting Shopify plus branding and design | 2011 | 5.0 (26) | Yes |
How we ranked these agencies
Ranking weights Shopify dedication and credentials first, then scale, reviews and fit. Every agency here does Shopify; the order reflects how strong a Shopify-first choice each one is. We looked at:
- ·Shopify Partner status and tier
- ·Shopify-specific experience, not just general ecommerce
- ·Project volume and the quality of named clients
- ·Clutch or other third-party review score
- ·Company longevity
- ·Fit for enterprise versus small and mid-size stores
- ·Range of services offered
- ·Local and regional delivery presence
- ·Evidence of real client work
Glaze Digital
Glaze Digital is a Belfast Shopify agency and a Shopify partner since 2012. It works only on Shopify, covering migrations, Shopify Plus builds, design and development, support and growth, alongside paid media and retention marketing, for brands across Ireland and the UK.
Why we picked them: It is a Shopify-only Premier Partner rated 5.0 on the Shopify Partner Directory, with case studies for Irish and UK brands such as Ireland's Eye Knitwear and The Skin Nerd.
Says it is the team behind stores generating over £20M in monthly revenue (glazedigital.com).
- +Shopify Premier Partner, rated 5.0 on the Shopify Partner Directory
- +Shopify-only, with growth marketing in-house
- +Shopify partner since 2012
- ·Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK), rather than the Republic of Ireland
- ·Only 6 reviews on the Shopify Partner Directory so far
Pricing: From $100 for theme work; store builds from $2,500 (Shopify Partner Directory)
Milk Bottle Labs
Milk Bottle Labs is a Dublin Shopify agency founded in 2012 by Keith Matthews. It became a Shopify Expert in 2014 and joined the Shopify Plus Partner programme in 2016, and works only on Shopify, Shopify B2B and Klaviyo: design and development, migrations, email and SMS, and ongoing store management.
Why we picked them: It has the most reviews of any established Irish agency here (41, all 5.0 on the Shopify Partner Directory) and over a decade of Shopify-only work for Irish brands.
Says it has launched 120+ stores; its client Ella & Jo won Beauty Website of the Year and the B2B Award at the eComm Awards Dublin 2026 (milkbottlelabs.com).
- +41 reviews, rated 5.0 on the Shopify Partner Directory
- +Shopify-only since 2012
- +B2B and Klaviyo retention under one roof
- ·Higher starting price than most Irish partners (from $7,500)
- ·Shopify Plus Partner tier rather than Premier or Platinum
Pricing: From $7,500 (Shopify Partner Directory)
StudioForty9
StudioForty9 is a Cork ecommerce agency that says it has over 20 years of experience with retail businesses. It handles platform migrations, Shopify Plus consultation, UX and UI design, system integrations, B2B and wholesale, and performance marketing for some of Ireland's best-known retailers.
Why we picked them: It has the largest Irish retail roster on this list, including Intersport Elverys, Petstop and Evergreen Healthfoods, and is a Shopify Premier Partner.
Named Large Agency of the Year at the eComm Awards 2026 (studioforty9.com).
- +Shopify Premier Partner
- +Big-name Irish retail clients
- +Integration and B2B depth for larger retailers
- ·No reviews yet on the Shopify Partner Directory
- ·No public pricing; contact for a quote
FelleMedia
FelleMedia is a Dublin Shopify and Shopify Plus agency founded in 2017. It designs and builds stores, develops custom apps, migrates brands to Shopify and helps them sell internationally.
Why we picked them: It is a Shopify-only Plus Partner with recent Irish eComm Awards wins and Shopify Plus clients such as BlocOut and The Whiskey Reserve.
Named Best Small Agency at the Irish eComm Awards in 2025 and 2026 (fellemedia.com).
- +Shopify-only Plus Partner
- +Rated 5.0 on the Shopify Partner Directory
- +Custom apps and international stores
- ·Only 5 reviews on the Shopify Partner Directory
- ·No team or about page on its site
Pricing: From $3,750; store builds from $15,000 (Shopify Partner Directory)
Q Division
Q Division is a Dublin Shopify agency with a team across Ireland, Italy and Spain. It builds and migrates stores, develops custom apps and ERP integrations, and handles B2B, UX and marketing, mostly on Shopify with some WordPress work.
Why we picked them: It is a Shopify Plus Partner rated 5.0 on the Shopify Partner Directory, with integration and custom app experience for brands selling in more than one European market.
Says its customers have raised over €100M in revenue (qdivision.ie).
- +Shopify Plus Partner, rated 5.0 on the Shopify Partner Directory
- +Custom app and ERP integration work
- +Team across three European countries
- ·Most published client work is for Italian brands
- ·Some projects use WordPress, so not Shopify-only
Pricing: From $3,000 (Shopify Partner Directory)
Lightyear
Lightyear is a Dublin creative agency that started as Logo24 in 2011. Alongside Shopify store builds it offers web design, branding, graphic design, photography, video and email marketing.
Why we picked them: It has 26 reviews, all 5.0, on the Shopify Partner Directory and can take a small brand from logo and photography to a finished Shopify store.
Says it became Ireland's first certified Shopify Experts in 2013 (lightyear.ie).
- +26 reviews, rated 5.0 on the Shopify Partner Directory
- +Branding, photography and store build in one team
- +Low entry price
- ·A general creative agency that also builds on WordPress
- ·Small team
Pricing: From $50 (Shopify Partner Directory)
Which Shopify agency should you choose?
- Choose Glaze Digital if you want a Shopify-only partner that can run a migration or Shopify Plus build and then keep growing the store with paid media and retention
- Choose Milk Bottle Labs if you are an Irish brand that wants a long-standing Shopify-only team for a Plus build, B2B store or migration from Magento or WordPress
- Choose StudioForty9 if you are a larger retailer replatforming to Shopify Plus and need integrations with stock, ERP or wholesale systems
- Choose FelleMedia if you are a growing brand that wants a Shopify-only studio for a custom build or international expansion
- Choose Q Division if you sell in Ireland and southern Europe and need ERP or custom integrations alongside the store
- Choose Lightyear if you are a smaller brand that wants branding, photography and a Shopify store from one team
Why choose an Irish Shopify agency?
- ·Ireland is an English-speaking EU member that uses the euro, so an Irish agency can set up EU VAT, euro pricing and selling into Europe from the start.
- ·Many global tech companies run their European headquarters from Dublin, which gives Irish agencies a deep pool of experienced developers and designers.
- ·Irish time overlaps fully with the UK, most of the EU working day and US East Coast mornings.
- ·Agencies on both sides of the border serve the whole island, so you can choose a Belfast team invoicing from the UK or a Dublin or Cork team invoicing in euro.
How much does a Shopify agency in Ireland cost?
Irish Shopify partners publish starting prices on the Shopify Partner Directory, from $50 for small jobs at Lightyear to $7,500 at Milk Bottle Labs, with full store builds from $2,500 at Glaze Digital and $15,000 at FelleMedia. Shopify Plus migrations and integration-heavy builds cost the most; StudioForty9 quotes on request.
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