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local freelancers.
In minutes.

Hirely connects you with vetted local freelancers across Ireland. Babysitters, tradespeople, cleaners, dog walkers — booked safely and simply.

🧹 Cleaners
👶 Babysitters
🔧 Plumbers
Electricians
🐶 Dog Walkers
🏡 Gardeners
1,000+
People on the waitlist
July
2026 launch target
€0
Cost to sign up
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Best Product or Service — Student Enterprise Kildare 2026

Hiring made simple. Three steps.

No phone calls, no guesswork. Browse, message, book — all in one place.

Step 01
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Set your area

Choose your location and set a custom search radius. Hirely shows you freelancers available nearby, not across the country.

Step 02
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Browse profiles

Compare freelancers by reviews, experience, qualifications, photos of past work, and hourly rate vs the platform average.

Step 03
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Message and book

Use in-app messaging to confirm the details. Pay securely through the app with client protection built in.

Step 04

Review

After the job, both parties leave a review. It keeps the standard high for everyone on the platform.

Nearby Freelancers 📍
S
Sarah M.
House Cleaner · 1.2km
★★★★★
€18/hr
P
Patrick K.
Electrician · 2.4km
★★★★☆
€45/hr
A
Aoife R.
Babysitter · 0.8km
★★★★★
€15/hr
Sarah M. ℹ️
Hi! Are you free Saturday morning?
Yes, 9am–1pm works perfectly.
Great, can you do a 3-bed house?
Of course! I'll bring all supplies.
Perfect, booking now 👍
Secure Payment
€74.25
Sarah M. · Cleaning · 4 hrs
🔒 Protected by Hirely Client Protection
Service (4hrs × €18)€72.00
Client protection fee€2.25
Pay now →

Find the right person nearby

Set your location and browse freelancers in your area. Every profile shows reviews, rates compared to the platform average, past work photos, and qualifications — so you can choose with confidence.

Confirm everything in-app

No exchanging phone numbers. Message directly through Hirely, agree on the details, and confirm the booking — all in one secure, logged conversation.

Pay securely with client protection

In-app payments mean no cash. Hirely's client protection holds payment in escrow until the job is done. Pricing is transparent — you see exactly what you're paying before confirming.

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

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Area-based search

Search for freelancers near you with a fully customisable radius. Find someone local, not someone three counties away.

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In-app messaging

Secure, end-to-end communication inside the app. Confirm details, share requirements, and keep a full record of every conversation.

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Client protection

Payment is held in escrow until you're satisfied. Hirely's client protection means you only pay for a job well done.

Two-way reviews

Both customers and freelancers leave honest reviews after every job. The system keeps quality high on both sides of the marketplace.

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Verified profiles

Every freelancer profile shows their rate vs the platform average, past reviews, experience, qualifications, and photos of past work.

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Pro Plan for freelancers

Freelancers can upgrade to Pro for boosted visibility, priority placement in search, and removal of in-app advertisements.

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Bookings dashboard

Customers track their upcoming appointments. Providers manage their schedule and upcoming jobs — all from one clean dashboard.

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Transparent pricing

Freelancers set their own rates. Customers see exactly what they'll pay before confirming, including the small client protection fee.

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Instant notifications

Get notified the moment a booking is confirmed, a message arrives, or a review is posted. Never miss a job or update.

Simple. Fair. Transparent.

Free to download and use. One optional upgrade for freelancers who want more visibility.

Standard
0 /mo
For customers and freelancers getting started.
  • Area-based search & browse
  • In-app messaging
  • Client protection on every job
  • Two-way review system
  • Booking dashboard
  • Secure in-app payments
  • Ads shown in-app
Transaction fee: A small client protection fee of €2.25 + 6.5% applies per booking. This covers secure escrow payments and client protection for every transaction.

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A simple idea.
Built with purpose.

Hirely began with a simple idea fuelled by a drive to create something useful. As a teen entrepreneur, the focus from day one has been on quality, fairness, and building something that people actually trust.

Every detail of Hirely reflects a commitment to helping people connect quickly and confidently — whether they're looking for work or looking for help.

J
James
Founder & CEO, Hirely

Transition Year student at Coláiste Chiaráin, Leixlip. Building Hirely from scratch — design, development, and strategy — at 16.

🏆 Best Product or Service — Student Enterprise Kildare 2026

Mission, vision, and values.

🎯 Mission

To offer a convenient, trustworthy way to hire and offer freelance services across Ireland — making local work accessible for everyone.

🔭 Vision

To become Ireland's most trusted platform for connecting customers and freelancers, then expand into additional service categories and international markets.

🤝 Trust

Every feature — from client protection to two-way reviews — exists to make both sides of every transaction feel safe and respected.

⚡ Speed

Finding the right person locally shouldn't take hours. Hirely gives you control and speed without sacrificing quality or peace of mind.

Where Hirely is headed.

Year 1–2

Launch nationally across Ireland. Achieve over 5,000 active freelancers and 20,000 customers within the first 18 months of operations.

Year 3–5

Expand geographically into other markets. Develop advanced features including verified profiles, instant booking, and integrated payments.

Long-term

Become Europe's go-to app for freelance services — the platform people reach for first whenever they need local help.

© 2026 Hirely. All rights reserved.

Building Hirely in public.

Monthly progress updates from the founder. Watch Hirely go from idea to launch.

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Milestone 12 March 2026

We won the Student Enterprise Award — and hit 1,000 sign-ups

Hirely took home the award for best product or service at the 2026 Student Enterprise Competition county finals. The waitlist crossed 1,000.

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Progress 10 February 2026

Progress Update: 770 sign-ups and preparing for the county finals

The waitlist reached 770. The main focus shifted to preparing for the Student Enterprise Competition on the 27th of February.

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Development 3 January 2026

Development & testing underway — launch target confirmed for July 2026

Hirely entered development and testing phase. The current count sat at 270 sign-ups, with a goal to reach 1,000 before March.

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Early Days 6 October 2025

The beginning — market research, marketing, and the first prototype

Hirely started with market research, early marketing, and building the first app prototype. The journey begins.

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