Work/Life Balance

Choosing to work and live in Kinsale means placing the importance of a work/life balance for you and your family at the top of your list.

Do you dream of finishing work and five minutes later being on the beach with your kids? Ever fantasise of trading gridlock traffic for a coastal commute on foot or by bike? As the world becomes more connected, it gives us a chance to reimagine how our working world and life could look. As a tourism town, Kinsale has been growing since the 1950’s, but there’s something special about Kinsale that makes it so much more than just a tourist hotspot.

For many visitors to Kinsale it starts as a holiday, then a dream emerges…”imagine living here!”. But the possibility of this dream becoming a reality is not so far fetched. Read on to discover why…

Kinsale has long been a place for tourism based start ups to develop and grow. From cafes and restaurants to shops and galleries, these types of businesses in Kinsale enjoy a steady flux of potential customers all year round. Also with Kinsale’s growing population there is more demand and room to grow for various service based industries across the town.

Kinsale Chamber of Commerce has long been connecting and supporting companies and sole traders across Kinsale. The Chamber has developed a strong networking base and support structures to give Kinsale businesses a helping hand. The Kinsale Chamber of Tourism & Business is a voluntary organisation which aims to promote our town and increase brand awareness locally, nationally and internationally.

Cork International Airport is located just 20 minutes drive from Kinsale. This airport has regular short and long haul flights to the UK, continental Europe and the USA. This means that business travel, recruitment and even the personal perks of living and working in Kinsale are made all that easier when you have an international airport on your doorstep.

Dublin, the capital of Ireland and the largest city on the Island has been the leader in attracting large scale industry and investment to Ireland for many years. It’s no surprise that so many multinationals have established head quarters in Dublin due to its infrastructure and large, educated workforce. But as the world of remote working grows and grows, the need to be in the office five days a week gets less and less. 

When Dublin is only a three hour straight shot up the motorway, living and working from Kinsale and commuting once or twice a week for that important meeting is now a tangible possibility.

Ireland’s second city, Cork with its long established pharmaceutical base and rapidly growing technology sector is less than 30 minutes drive from Kinsale. Whether this is your daily commute to the office or a catchment area for you business, being located so close to Ireland’s seconds largest city has it’s perks for conducting and growing your business. 

The growth of enterprise in Kinsale has been made all that easier as the town welcomes high speed broadband networks and access to free wifi. On top of that Kinsale’s Digital Hub provides a modern Co-Working space for remote workers and smart working teams across Kinsale. With flexible plans ranging from daily rates for co-working space, dedicated desks, private offices and meeting rooms. The Digital Hub provides 24/7 access, high speed wifi, virtual office address and a fully staffed reception giving you and your team the perfect space to focus on growing your business.

The community in Kinsale is like no other. With its international recognition it has always been a cosmopolitan town that attracts residents from all over the world. This has led to a melting pot of cultures and nationalities that fuel innovation and creativity throughout. The business community in Kinsale is made up of collaborative, supportive, passionate and creative individuals that together bring a vibrant and optimistic vibe to Kinsale’s work life.

Meeting in Kinsale has never been easier. Choose from a range of dedicated conference rooms available across a number of hotels such as Acton’s Hotel and The Trident Hotel, as well as private venues such as Ballinacurra House for team building events and private events. Or keep it a bit more casual by catching up with clients in one of the many popular cafes and restaurants throughout Kinsale.