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eTranslators

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Trusted multilingual localization partner since 2013. eTranslators is a global language solutions and localization agency helping businesses, law firms, e-commerce brands, startups, publishers, media companies, and international organizations communicate effectively across languages, cultures, and markets. With 3,700+ successfully completed projects and a top-rated reputation on Freelancer.com , we provide professional translation, localization, transcription, subtitling, proofreading, certified translation, multilingual desktop publishing (DTP), and voice-over services in 150+ languages. Our team includes experienced native linguists, multilingual project managers, localization specialists, QA reviewers, transcription experts, subtitle editors, and voice artists working through structured quality assurance workflows to ensure accuracy, consistency, confidentiality, and on-time delivery. Our core services include: • Legal & Certified Translation • Technical & Engineering Translation • Medical & Healthcare Translation • Business & Financial Translation • Website & App Localization • Software Localization • eLearning Localization • Subtitle Translation & Closed Captioning • Audio & Video Transcription • Multilingual Voice-Over & Dubbing • OCR Reconstruction & Complex PDF Formatting • Multilingual Desktop Publishing (DTP) Our workflow combines AI-assisted productivity tools with professional human linguistic review and enterprise-grade QA processes to deliver scalable, cost-efficient, and high-accuracy multilingual solutions. We work with industry-standard CAT tools and localization workflows, including: • SDL Trados Studio • MemoQ • Phrase • Smartcat • Crowdin • Lokalise • Terminology & QA management systems Why clients choose eTranslators: ✔ 13+ years of proven marketplace experience ✔ 3,700+ completed projects & reviews ✔ Native professional linguists worldwide ✔ Dedicated multilingual project management ✔ Confidential & secure workflow handling ✔ Fast communication and reliable turnaround ✔ Advanced formatting and layout preservation expertise ✔ Scalable support for startups and enterprise clients ✔ Human-reviewed quality assurance processes ✔ Long-term client relationship focus Whether you need certified legal translation, multilingual localization management, subtitle production, transcription, or enterprise language support, eTranslators is ready to help you deliver accurate, culturally adapted, and professionally localized content worldwide. We believe successful localization is not only about translating words, it is about delivering clear communication, maintaining brand consistency, and building trust across global markets. Let’s discuss your project.

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Desource

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Dinajpur, Bangladesh

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"If you're planning on going global and don't speak the language, you might want to consider linking up with Desource Translation. With more than 10 years of experience, we represent a team of translators, writers, proofreaders, and transcriptionists dedicated to bringing your business to the world! When you have an amazing product or service gaining a lot of attention overseas, ensuring your website pages and legal documents translate properly is crucial to your "global transition" going smoothly. The ultimate goal of our company is to establish a long-term relationship with our clients and facilitate their integration into the global market by integrating their services and products. As the customer, you will decide whether DESOURCE will be the best translation agency for your needs, but rest assured that it is the cornerstone of our company's translation quality policy to provide the best translation service possible."

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Lahore, Pakistan

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Adrian

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Trim, Ireland

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I am a writer, editor and web designer. I have BAs in English and Classics, and an MA in Writing. I have nearly 7 years experience designing websites, writing content, editing content, and optimising it for search engines (SEO).

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Punjab, Pakistan

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I am a Professional Data Entry Operator in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Word, web Research, Power Point And Inpage. I am a professional Language Translator.

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How to hire a great freelance Irish Translator

An Irish translator is a language professional who converts written or spoken content between Irish (Gaeilge) and other languages, most commonly English, while preserving meaning, tone, and cultural context. Hiring a skilled Irish translator gives your business accurate, native-quality Gaeilge content for official documents, marketing, websites, education, and media — a requirement under Ireland's Official Languages Act for many public bodies and a strong differentiator for brands targeting Irish-speaking audiences.

What does an Irish translator do?

An Irish language translator handles the conversion of source material into or out of Gaeilge with fluency in both Standard Irish (An Caighdeán Oifigiúil) and the regional Gaeltacht dialects — Connacht, Munster, and Ulster. A professional Irish translator does more than swap words. They adapt idioms, register, and cultural references so the final text reads as if it were written in Irish from the outset.

Translation freelancers working with Irish typically deliver clean bilingual files, terminology glossaries, and proofread final versions ready for publication. Many also offer transcreation for marketing copy, where a literal rendering would lose impact, and localisation for digital products that need date formats, place names, and Gaeilge-specific UI strings handled correctly.

Common deliverables from an Irish translation freelancer

English to Irish and Irish to English document translation

Bilingual website and app localisation, including UI strings and metadata

Legal, government, and policy document translation aligned with the Official Languages Act

Marketing copy, brochures, signage, and packaging translated or transcreated for Irish-speaking audiences

Academic translation of theses, journal articles, and educational materials

Subtitling, transcription, and voice script translation for film, TV, and online video

Birth, marriage, and death certificate translation for official use

Proofreading and editing of existing Gaeilge texts

Terminology glossaries and style guides for ongoing bilingual content programmes

Tools and resources used by Irish translators

Experienced Gaeilge translators combine traditional linguistic reference works with modern CAT (computer-assisted translation) tools to maintain consistency across large projects. Expect candidates to be comfortable with industry-standard software and authoritative Irish-language references.

CAT tools such as SDL Trados Studio, memoQ, Wordfast, and OmegaT for translation memory and terminology management

Téarma.ie, the National Terminology Database for Irish, for technical and specialised vocabulary

Foclóir.ie and the New English-Irish Dictionary published by Foras na Gaeilge

An Gramadóir and other Irish-language grammar and spell-checking tools

Subtitling software such as Subtitle Edit or Aegisub for broadcast and online video

Standard office and DTP formats — Word, InDesign, XLIFF, SRT, and PO files

Industries that hire Irish translators

Demand for Irish translation comes from a wide mix of public and commercial sectors. The most active use cases include:

Government departments, local authorities, and state agencies meeting statutory bilingual obligations

Education providers, universities, and Gaelscoileanna producing teaching and assessment materials

Tourism and heritage organisations creating bilingual signage, audio guides, and brochures

Broadcasters and production companies working in TG4, RTÉ, and online media

Legal firms handling certified translations of personal and corporate documents

Retail, hospitality, and consumer brands targeting Gaeltacht regions or bilingual marketing

Publishers releasing literature, children's books, and academic works in Gaeilge

Software and app developers localising products for the Irish market

How to evaluate an Irish translator

Quality varies widely between casual bilinguals and trained professional translators. Look for evidence of formal qualifications, real working experience, and familiarity with the subject matter of your project.

Native or near-native command of Irish, ideally with Gaeltacht background or a degree in Irish, translation studies, or linguistics

Membership in or accreditation by professional bodies such as the Irish Translators' and Interpreters' Association (ITIA)

A portfolio showing translations in the relevant domain — legal, technical, literary, marketing, or audiovisual

Demonstrated use of CAT tools and terminology resources like Téarma.ie

Client reviews referencing accuracy, on-time delivery, and natural-sounding Gaeilge

Willingness to provide a short sample translation before a larger commitment

Sample interview questions you can use directly:

Which Irish dialect or register do you default to, and how do you decide when to adjust it for a specific audience?

Can you share a sample of a similar project you have translated, ideally in the same subject area as mine?

Which CAT tools and Irish-language terminology resources do you use to maintain consistency?

How do you handle terms with no direct equivalent in Irish — coining, borrowing, or descriptive translation?

What is your proofreading and quality assurance process before final delivery?

Why hire Irish translators on Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com gives you access to a global pool of qualified Gaeilge translators, including native speakers based in Ireland and experienced translation professionals working across multiple language pairs. You can compare profiles, portfolios, ratings, and verified reviews in one place, then invite the strongest candidates to bid on your brief. Clients set their own budgets and receive competitive bids, so you can match the scope of your project — from a single certificate to an ongoing bilingual content programme — with the right translator. Milestone Payments on Freelancer.com protect your funds until you approve the work, making it straightforward to hire on Freelancer.com with confidence.

Ready to get your content translated into accurate, natural Gaeilge? Post a project on Freelancer.com today and connect with skilled Irish translators ready to deliver.

What are the steps to hiring a freelance Irish translator?

Hiring an Irish translator is straightforward when your brief is specific about the source text, target audience, and intended use. The clearer your project post, the better matched the bids you will receive. Follow these three steps to find and award the right Gaeilge translator for your project.

Step 1: Post your project on Freelancer.com

Your project post determines the quality of the bids you receive, so a detailed brief filters for translators whose background genuinely matches your needs. For Irish translation, that means specifying the language direction, document type, subject matter, dialect preference, and any certification requirements. Head to the post project page , fill in the brief, scope, timeline, and budget, then publish the project for freelancers to bid on.

Direction of translation — English to Irish, Irish to English, or another language pair

Source document type, word count, and file format (Word, PDF, InDesign, SRT, XLIFF)

Subject area — legal, technical, marketing, literary, educational, or audiovisual

Preferred register and dialect, if relevant (Standard Irish, Connacht, Munster, or Ulster)

Whether certification, notarisation, or a second-linguist proofread is required

Deadline, intended audience, and any reference glossaries or style guides

Step 2: Review bids from freelancers

Bids are mini-proposals. They show how each translator has read your brief, what approach they recommend, and how realistic their timeline is. Read carefully and shortlist candidates whose interpretation of the work matches what you actually need rather than picking on price alone.

Look for bids that reference your subject matter and proposed dialect or register

Note translators who raise clarifying questions about terminology, audience, or source ambiguities

Check that proposed timelines reflect realistic daily output and include proofreading

Confirm whether the translator uses CAT tools and recognised Irish-language resources such as Téarma.ie

Ask shortlisted candidates for a short sample translation through Freelancer.com chat before deciding

Step 3: Evaluate freelancers and award the project

The final decision combines proposal quality with profile evidence. For Irish translators, look at the depth of their portfolio in your subject area, the consistency of their reviews, and any professional credentials in translation or Irish-language studies. Weigh sustained quality across multiple projects, not just one standout sample.

Portfolio depth and relevance — prior translations in your subject area and document type

Star ratings and total number of completed projects

Written client reviews mentioning accuracy, fluency, and on-time delivery

Verified payment method, identity, and any language or translation qualifications

Completion and on-time delivery rates on their Freelancer.com profile

Award the project and set Milestone Payments so funds are only released as you approve each stage of the translation

How long does an Irish translation project take?

A standard professional translator handles roughly 2,000 to 2,500 words per working day, so a short document may be ready within 24 to 48 hours while a full website or book takes several weeks. Turnaround depends on subject complexity, formatting, and whether proofreading by a second linguist is included. Always confirm the timeline directly with your translator before awarding the project.

Can I hire an Irish translator for a one-off project?

Yes. Many freelancers on Freelancer.com take on single-document jobs such as certificate translations, marketing copy, or short legal texts alongside larger contracts. You can post a project on Freelancer.com for any size of brief and receive bids from translators who suit the scope.

What is the difference between an Irish translator and an Irish interpreter?

A translator works with written text, while an interpreter works with spoken language in real time — at meetings, court hearings, or live events. The two skills require different training and are usually offered by different specialists, although some professionals do both. Be specific in your brief about which one you need.

Do I need a certified Irish translator for official documents?

For legal, immigration, and government submissions you typically need a certified or sworn translation, often accompanied by a translator's declaration of accuracy. Confirm the receiving authority's exact requirements first, then filter for translators who can provide certification and, where required, notarisation.

What is the difference between Standard Irish and Gaeltacht dialects?

An Caighdeán Oifigiúil is the standardised written form used in government, education, and most published material. The three main spoken dialects — Connacht, Munster, and Ulster — differ in vocabulary, pronunciation, and some grammar. A skilled translator will know which form best suits your audience and project.