Can't remember how much I paid but I used a guy called Kevin Scott of ECS horse transport. He was so good - google him. Definitely recommend and remember that he was really good value at the time.
Ballinroe are fantastic. Really helpful and a good price. The lady in the office there is super accomodating. I know alot of people who use them and recommend them. There is a thread on here somewhere with someone having an absolute nightmare with transporter from Ireland- please look it up and ensure you avoid that particular one as her horse didnt arrive for weeks!
Yes, ECS is good and based in Wexford so there should be no problem in picking up your horse this end (I'm in Ireland). Average prices, if I remember the last time I sent one over it was around £260 one way in a group load, but depends how far away you are the other end. There are quite a few reputable transporters here, and some not so....