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Certified Transcription Services in Ireland

Turning a witness statement, a clinic dictation or a board meeting into a written record you can rely on takes more than a single typed pass. As a professional transcription service, every recording we handle is transcribed by an experienced transcriptionist and checked by a second reviewer before it reaches you — verbatim or intelligent, exactly as your use case requires.

As a secure transcription service handled entirely online and confidentially, we cover audio transcription in Dublin and recordings from anywhere in Ireland — Cork, Galway or Limerick included. With same-day and urgent transcription options built around court, clinical and business deadlines, your typed transcript arrives formatted and ready to use.

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Recordings we handle for professionals across Ireland

Solicitors & Barristers The Courts Service Medical Practices & Clinics HR & Corporate Teams Universities & Researchers Podcasters & Media Journalists

Certified transcription services in Ireland for professionals in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and beyond — a secure, fully online audio transcription service in Dublin and nationwide, so there's no need to search for transcription services near me or visit an office.

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What Is Certified Transcription — and How Is It Different From Translation?

Two things worth knowing before you order: what "certified" means for a transcript, and how transcription differs from document translation — getting this straight helps you order the right service the first time.

A certified transcription service takes a spoken audio or video recording and produces a complete, typed written version of it. Every transcript is prepared by an experienced transcriptionist and then checked by a second reviewer against the original recording before it's sent to you — that independent check is what "certified" means in this context.

This is different from certified translation, where a signed statement and official stamp confirm a written document's translation for a government authority. There's no official Irish transcription register, so a transcript doesn't carry that same stamped-affidavit system — but the accuracy standard behind it is just as rigorous, which matters when a transcript is relied on for legal, medical or business purposes.

If your recording is in a foreign language and you need it in English text, that's transcription and translation together — we can arrange both as one order.

What we check before delivery

The five things every transcript passes through

✓ Full recording transcribed

Nothing summarised or skipped, start to finish.

✓ Verbatim or intelligent, as requested

Word-for-word or cleaned-up reading — your choice.

✓ Speakers correctly labelled

Multi-speaker recordings kept clear and attributable.

✓ Second-reviewer accuracy pass

Checked against the audio before it's finalised.

✓ Formatted for direct use

Delivered as a clean, ready-to-file Word or PDF document.

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Our process

How to Get Your Recording Transcribed in Ireland

Transcribing a recording accurately means catching every word, attributing every speaker, and getting specialist terminology right. Our accuracy comes from a second reviewer who checks every line after the first pass. Here's the fast, four-step path.

1

Send us your recording

Upload your audio or video file via the form, WhatsApp or email. We confirm speaker count, style and deadline, then send a clear transcription service quote in minutes.

2

An experienced transcriptionist types it

A transcriptionist experienced with your recording type — legal, medical or business — produces the first typed draft, verbatim or intelligent as requested.

3

A second reviewer checks every line

An independent reviewer listens back against the draft, confirming speaker labels, terminology and accuracy before the transcript is finalised.

4

You receive a ready-to-use transcript

Your typed transcript arrives as a Word or PDF file, formatted and ready to file, quote from, or publish — posted hard copy on request.

That second-reviewer step is why clients come back to us for recurring transcription — your transcript is judged on what was actually said, never a mis-heard word.

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Data security

How We Keep Every Recording Confidential and Secure

A secure confidential transcription process matters as much as accuracy — especially for legal and medical recordings. Here's exactly how your file is protected, start to finish.

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    GDPR-compliant handling

    All recordings and transcripts are processed and stored within GDPR requirements throughout the job.

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    Limited access

    Only the assigned transcriptionist and reviewer can access your file — never shared with third parties.

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    Secure retention

    Files are held securely for a defined period after delivery, then removed unless you ask us to keep them longer.

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    Confidentiality on request

    A signed confidentiality agreement can be provided for sensitive legal, medical or corporate work.

Built for sensitive recordings

GDPR
Compliant handling of every file
2-step
Transcription + accuracy review
Ireland
Based and handled in Dublin
On request
Signed confidentiality agreement
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Transcript Sample — See the Format Before You Order

A transcript should be easy to scan, correctly attributed, and formatted the way your recipient expects. Here's the shape yours will take — from real examples we've handled.

Sample 01 · Legal

VERBATIM
Solicitor: Can you confirm the date of the meeting?
Witness: Yes — it was, um, the fourteenth of March.
Solicitor: And who else was present?
Every word preserved, including hesitations — required for legal use.
Witness statement
solicitor's office · Dublin

Sample 02 · Medical

INTELLIGENT
Consultant: Patient presents with mild tenderness on the left side.
Consultant: Recommend follow-up scan in two weeks.
Filler words removed, clinical terms preserved exactly.
Clinic dictation
GP practice · Limerick

Sample 03 · Business

INTELLIGENT
Speaker 1 (Chair): Let's move to the budget review.
Speaker 2: Q3 figures are on slide four.
Speaker 3: Agreed — action that with finance.
Speakers clearly labelled — decisive for multi-speaker meetings.
Board meeting
corporate client · Cork
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Your deliverables

What You Receive With Every Certified Transcription

No surprises and nothing missing — here's precisely what lands in your inbox from our typed transcription services, secure and ready to use, with every certified transcription order in Ireland.

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The full recording, transcribed

Every word transcribed from start to finish — nothing summarised or skipped.

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Speaker labelling

Multi-speaker recordings clearly attributed, so meetings and interviews stay easy to follow.

Second-reviewer accuracy check

A reviewer checks the transcript against the audio before it's finalised and sent.

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Secure, confidential file

A GDPR-handled, access-controlled file sent by secure link or email.

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Timecoding on request

Added at set intervals or by speaker change, useful for podcast, video or legal recordings.

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SRT/VTT subtitle files

Available for podcast and video content alongside the plain transcript.

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Clear, quote-based pricing

Certified Transcription Cost in Ireland

Looking for affordable transcription services for audio files without compromising on accuracy? Pricing is based on audio length, speaker count, audio quality and turnaround, so a short single-speaker file never subsidises a long multi-speaker recording. Every figure below is an estimate, and your final price is confirmed and sent to you before any work begins.

Standard

€0.89 /audio minute

3–5 working days · single or dual-speaker

✓ Intelligent or verbatim option
✓ Word & PDF delivery
✓ Second-reviewer accuracy check
✓ Free minor-correction pass
Choose Standard
Most popular

Multi-Speaker & Business

€1.30 /audio minute

Meetings, panels, group interviews

✓ Speaker labelling included
✓ Next-day option available
✓ Formatted meeting-ready layout
✓ WhatsApp delivery option
Choose This Plan

Legal & Medical

€1.49 /audio minute

Professional transcription for legal and medical files

✓ Verbatim as standard
✓ Second-reviewer accuracy check
✓ Same-day option for short files
✓ Confidentiality agreement on request
Choose Specialist
💬 Every professional transcription quote is sent to you before we start any work. The exact cost depends on audio length, speaker count and turnaround — so nothing begins until you've seen and approved the price.

Sending several recordings together — such as a series of interviews — usually earns a more competitive per-minute rate.

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The difference

What Really Decides Transcript Accuracy in Ireland

Not every transcription company in Ireland works the same way. Any service can type up a recording — far fewer catch every hesitant word in a witness statement, every clinical term in a dictation, or every crosstalk moment in a busy meeting, and fewer still check it twice before it reaches you.

2-step

Transcription + independent review

Every transcript is checked against the recording by a second reviewer before delivery — not just a single typed pass.

Specialists

Legal, medical and business experience

From court terminology to clinical dictation to boardroom crosstalk — familiar territory for our transcriptionists.

Ireland

Based and handled in Dublin

Familiar with the terminology and formatting Irish courts, clinics and businesses expect.

Same-day

Built around real deadlines

Court dates and clinical needs don't move. Standard turnaround is 3–5 working days, with same-day options for shorter files.

Free

Minor corrections included

If a small correction is needed after delivery, we revise it at no extra cost.

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Your recordings stay private

Encrypted, access-controlled, confidential and handled to GDPR standards throughout.

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An honest comparison

How to Compare Transcription Services in Ireland

Not sure how to spot the best transcription company in Ireland for your recording? These are the six factors that actually decide accuracy — compare them before you choose.

What decides accuracy IrelandTranslations.ie Global platforms AI-only transcription
Human transcriptionistSometimes
Second-reviewer accuracy check
Legal & medical terminology experienceVaries
Speaker labelling for multi-speaker filesExtra costUnreliable
Clear, per-minute pricingVaries
Same-day, urgent deliverySometimes
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In their own words

What Professionals Across Ireland Say

Every review below is from someone who trusted us with a recording behind a legal, medical, business or academic need in Ireland.

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Google
★★★★★

“Needed a witness statement transcribed quickly ahead of a filing deadline. Accurate, verbatim and delivered on time.”

DK
D. Kelly
Solicitor · Dublin
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

“We send our board meeting recordings every month. Formatting is consistent and speakers are always clearly labelled.”

SB
S. Byrne
Operations Manager · Cork
G
Google
★★★★★

“Clinic dictations handled with real care around confidentiality — exactly what our practice needed.”

AN
Dr. A. Nolan
GP Practice · Limerick
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Used the intelligent transcription option for a set of research interviews — much easier to quote from than raw audio.”

MF
M. Farrell
PhD Researcher · Galway
G
Google
★★★★★

“Podcast transcripts with timecoding, delivered exactly as requested and on schedule every time.”

RD
R. Doyle
Podcast Producer · Dublin
G
Google
★★★★★

“Needed a witness statement transcribed quickly ahead of a filing deadline. Accurate, verbatim and delivered on time.”

DK
D. Kelly
Solicitor · Dublin
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

“We send our board meeting recordings every month. Formatting is consistent and speakers are always clearly labelled.”

SB
S. Byrne
Operations Manager · Cork
G
Google
★★★★★

“Clinic dictations handled with real care around confidentiality — exactly what our practice needed.”

AN
Dr. A. Nolan
GP Practice · Limerick
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Used the intelligent transcription option for a set of research interviews — much easier to quote from than raw audio.”

MF
M. Farrell
PhD Researcher · Galway
G
Google
★★★★★

“Podcast transcripts with timecoding, delivered exactly as requested and on schedule every time.”

RD
R. Doyle
Podcast Producer · Dublin
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Sent over a two-hour panel interview with four speakers. Every voice was labelled correctly — saved us hours of editing.”

CW
C. Walsh
Barrister's Office · Dublin
G
Google
★★★★★

“Same-day turnaround on a short but urgent legal recording. Communication was clear throughout, no chasing needed.”

NM
N. Murphy
HR Manager · Dublin
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Verbatim transcript of a hearing recording, including every pause and correction. Exactly what our file needed.”

EO
E. O'Brien
Legal Executive · Galway
G
Google
★★★★★

“Our clinic sends dictations weekly now. Consistent formatting and confidentiality handled exactly as promised.”

PK
Dr. P. Kavanagh
Consultant · Cork
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Uploaded a rough phone recording and still got a clean, accurate transcript back. Impressed with the quality.”

TL
T. Lynch
Journalist · Dublin
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Sent over a two-hour panel interview with four speakers. Every voice was labelled correctly — saved us hours of editing.”

CW
C. Walsh
Barrister's Office · Dublin
G
Google
★★★★★

“Same-day turnaround on a short but urgent legal recording. Communication was clear throughout, no chasing needed.”

NM
N. Murphy
HR Manager · Dublin
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Verbatim transcript of a hearing recording, including every pause and correction. Exactly what our file needed.”

EO
E. O'Brien
Legal Executive · Galway
G
Google
★★★★★

“Our clinic sends dictations weekly now. Consistent formatting and confidentiality handled exactly as promised.”

PK
Dr. P. Kavanagh
Consultant · Cork
T
Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Uploaded a rough phone recording and still got a clean, accurate transcript back. Impressed with the quality.”

TL
T. Lynch
Journalist · Dublin
Good questions, answered

Transcription FAQs: Turnaround, Confidentiality and Cost

What is certified transcription? +
Certified transcription is a typed, quality-checked written record of an audio or video recording, produced by an experienced transcriptionist and reviewed for accuracy before delivery. Unlike certified document translation, there's no official Irish transcription register — "certified" here refers to our internal quality-assurance and accuracy sign-off process.
How is transcription different from translation? +
Transcription converts spoken audio or video into written text in the same language it was recorded in. Translation converts existing written text from one language into another. If you need a foreign-language recording turned into English text, that typically involves transcription and translation together, and we can arrange both.
How much does transcription service cost in Ireland? +
Pricing is based on audio length, number of speakers, audio quality and turnaround speed. We confirm your price as a quotation before any work begins, so you always know the cost upfront.
Do you provide same day transcription in Ireland? +
Yes. Alongside standard turnaround, we offer next-day and same-day urgent transcription for shorter recordings, subject to current workload. Flag your deadline when requesting a quote and we'll confirm what's achievable.
Is transcription service confidential? +
Yes. Every recording and transcript is handled under GDPR-compliant procedures, stored securely, and accessed only by the transcriptionist and reviewer assigned to your file. Files are never shared with third parties.
Do you transcribe legal recordings? +
Yes. We transcribe witness statements, legal interviews, medico-legal reports and case-related recordings, working to the formatting and accuracy standards legal professionals expect.
Do you transcribe medical audio? +
Yes. Our transcriptionists are experienced with clinical terminology across doctor dictations, clinic notes, patient interviews and consultation recordings, with confidentiality handled to GDPR standards throughout.
What types of files can you transcribe? +
We accept common audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A and WMA, and video formats including MP4 and MOV. If you have a different format, contact us and we'll advise on the best way to proceed.
What's the difference between verbatim and intelligent transcription? +
Verbatim transcription captures every word exactly as spoken, including filler words and false starts — typically required for legal use. Intelligent transcription removes filler words and cleans up grammar for a smoother read, which suits business, academic and media use.
Do you provide timecoded transcripts or subtitles? +
Yes. We can add timecoding at set intervals or by speaker change, and produce subtitle files in SRT or VTT format for podcast and video content.
Do you offer transcription services near me, or is everything handled online? +
We're based in Dublin, but our certified transcription service works entirely online, so you don't need to find transcription services near you in person. Recordings are uploaded securely and transcripts are delivered by email or secure link, wherever in Ireland you're based.
Where can I get certified transcription services in Ireland? +
IrelandTranslations.ie provides certified transcription services in Ireland entirely online, covering audio transcription services in Dublin and confidential transcription services in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and nationwide, so you can order from anywhere without visiting an office.
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One Missed Word Shouldn't Cost You a Case, a Diagnosis or a Deal

Whether it's a witness statement heading to court, a clinical dictation going into a patient file, or a board decision that needs a written record — the accuracy of your transcript matters as much as the recording itself. That's why every certified transcription we deliver in Ireland is checked by a second, independent reviewer against the original audio, not just typed once and sent.

Send your recording today and hear back with a clear, itemised transcription service quote within 15 minutes. Same day transcription in Ireland is available for shorter legal, medical and business recordings, and every file is handled under GDPR-compliant, confidential procedures from the moment it reaches our Dublin team.

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✓ Listened to twice — transcriptionist, then an independent reviewer ✓ Specialists in legal, medical and business terminology ✓ Based in Dublin, handling recordings from across Ireland