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Cork, Ireland

Software development company for Cork

Meridianstacks is a distributed team of senior engineers that builds software for Cork businesses while working Irish hours. You get web, SaaS and app development from named, fluent-English engineers — typically 40–70% below a Cork or Dublin agency — with real-time collaboration, no timezone gap, and full ownership of your code. Your matched hub is Lagos (UTC+1) — 0–1 hour from Dublin, so our engineers share your full working day.

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In short

Meridianstacks is a software development company serving Cork with senior, fluent-English engineers who work the Irish business day. We build web apps, SaaS platforms, MVPs and mobile apps for Cork's pharma, tech and startup companies, keeping you in real-time collaboration with a 0–1 hour overlap. You own all the code and IP, your data is handled under GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act, and you pay 40–70% less than a local agency.

What we build

App and software development for Cork, end to end

SaaS & MVP builds

From idea to launched product for Cork startups and scale-ups — fast, scoped, and built to grow.

Web & mobile apps

React/Next.js and Laravel on the web; Flutter & React Native for iOS and Android app development from one codebase.

Pharma & medtech tools

Internal platforms, data portals and integrations for Cork's life-sciences and manufacturing employers.

Hire dedicated developers

Vetted, full-time engineers embedded in your Cork team and standups on a simple monthly retainer.

Staff augmentation

Add a specialist for a sprint or a stack gap — you manage, we resource and support, on Irish hours.

AI & automation

LLM features, retrieval and workflow automation wired into your product and operations.

Why a Cork-hours team wins

Lower cost, no timezone gap

Cork is Ireland's second tech hub — home to pharma, medtech and tech multinationals plus a growing indigenous startup scene — and local agency rates reflect that demand. The usual alternative, a far-offshore team, brings a 12-hour handoff, patchy English, and not knowing who is building your product. Meridianstacks removes all three: engineers in your timezone, native-level English, and senior engineers you video-call before you commit.

  • 0–1h overlap with the Cork working day — live calls, not overnight tickets
  • Fluent, native-level English — clear specs and code review
  • Senior engineers — technically assessed before contract
  • GDPR & Irish DPA — you own the code, IP and repos; signed DPA
Overlap with the Cork 9–5
OptionCork overlapCost vs local agency
MeridianstacksNear-full (0–1h)40–70% less
Cork / Dublin agencyFullBaseline (high)
India offshorePartial (~4–5h)Lowest, but async
In-house hireFullHighest + slow to hire
Pricing

What software development costs in Cork

BuildTypical Cork / Irish agencyMeridianstacks
MVP web app€35,000–€90,000~€14,000–€35,000
Custom SaaS platform€55,000–€170,000~€18,500–€52,000
Dedicated developer (monthly)€9,000–€18,000~€3,000–€6,000

Prices published from our Open Price Book (v1.0 · July 2026 · next review October 2026). All prices exclude VAT.

Indicative ranges in euro; every engagement is quoted as a fixed price before work begins.

Questions & answers

Software development in Cork — FAQ

Do you have a software development company in Cork?
Meridianstacks is a globally distributed team of senior engineers who build software for Cork businesses while working Irish hours. You don't need a developer physically in Cork to get same-day collaboration: our engineers run on a 0–1 hour overlap with the working day in Cork, so standups, calls and delivery happen in real time rather than overnight.
How much does software development cost in Cork?
Irish agency rates are high, especially in tech hubs like Cork and Dublin, so an MVP web app typically runs €35,000–€90,000 and a custom SaaS platform €55,000–€170,000 with a local agency. Meridianstacks delivers the same scope for roughly 40–70% less, quoted as a fixed price in euro before work starts.
Can you work with Cork's pharma and medtech companies?
Yes. Cork has a dense cluster of pharma, medtech and life-sciences multinationals alongside their suppliers, and we build the internal tools, data platforms, portals and integrations these companies need. We work to GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act, sign a Data Processing Agreement, and keep repositories under your control.
Who owns the code and IP, and is my data protected under Irish law?
You own the code and all IP, with rights assigned to you in the contract. Repositories are client-controlled from day one, and we sign a GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreement under the Irish Data Protection Act. New clients can start on milestone billing, so you only pay for delivered work.
Do your engineers speak fluent English?
Yes — every engineer assigned to a Cork engagement speaks fluent, native-level English, so specifications, code review and standups are clear with no language friction. You also meet your senior engineers on a video call before committing.
Can you work Cork business hours?
Yes. We staff Irish engagements with engineers whose working day overlaps Cork hours (a 0–1 hour offset), so you get live standups, real-time calls and same-day turnaround rather than overnight tickets or a 12-hour handoff.
How do I hire dedicated developers for my Cork business?
Book a free 30-minute scoping call, tell us the stack and roles you need, and we propose vetted senior engineers with CVs and a fixed monthly rate. Dedicated developers are billed on a simple monthly retainer and work inside your team and standups, on Irish hours.
What technologies do you work with?
React, Next.js, Node.js, Laravel/PHP and Python on the web; Flutter and React Native for mobile app development; plus cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and AI/LLM integration. We match the stack to your product rather than forcing a house framework.
How long does it take to build an MVP or app?
A focused MVP or first app build typically launches in 6–12 weeks depending on scope. We phase delivery so an early version reaches users while later features are added.
How do payments and contracts work for Cork clients?
We invoice in euro against agreed milestones — you only pay for delivered work. Contracts assign all IP to you and include a signed GDPR Data Processing Agreement under the Irish Data Protection Act where personal data is involved.

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