Life Beyond Work - Invest Wexford

Beyond a myriad of work opportunities, County Wexford offers its residents an exceptional quality of life with easy access to stunning coastlines and beautiful greenways. In addition to busy towns and vibrant cultural events, the county is home to some of Ireland’s most iconic beaches, with 250km of scenic coastline, full of stretches of sand and scenic coves, ideal for beach days, beautiful walks, watersports and swimming.

The county’s cultural calendar is equally as vibrant, featuring internationally recognised events such as the Wexford Festival Opera, as well as many local festivals and arts events throughout the year.

Together, these elements make County Wexford a busy and vibrant county, with a relaxed pace of life, strong sense of community and close proximity to outdoor adventures. Discover a range of exciting activities around County Wexford at VisitWexford.ie

An image of Enniscorthy Town from a height with the River Slaney flowing through the town to the right of the image, a spire of the cathedral to the left of the image and the Blackstairs mountains in the background

Work-Life Balance

According to research carried out by Switcher.ie, Enniscorthy in County Wexford has placed in the top three towns in Ireland to have the best healthy work life balance for 2026.

“Set upon the picturesque River Slaney, Enniscorthy is a major Wexford town with the best of Ireland on its doorstep. Residents enjoy easy access to both the majestic Blackstairs Mountains and the famous Curracloe coastline. One of the cheaper towns in Wexford, it serves working families well with good transport access to major towns and local amenities,” a Switcher.ie representative explained.

Enniscorthy was also similarly ranked third as the best place to live and work with a family.

A bright day at Curracloe Beach overlooking the sand dunes with the Irish Sea to the left of the image.

Lifestyle Benefits

Speaking about employee wellbeing, Paul Whelan, Managing Director of CSC Global says:

“Our team really enjoys the lifestyle benefits that living and working in Wexford has to offer. Wexford can offer a more affordable location to people with housing and childcare costs significantly less than other locations. Commute times are not an issue and people experience a great work life balance which allows them to take advantage of the beaches, mountains, growing food scene and to get involved in the communities that they live in.”