Work Where You Belong: Balance, Community & Coastal Life at SocoLab

At SocoLab, we believe work shouldn’t feel like a grind—it should inspire, energise, and connect you to something bigger. Nestled in the coastal haven of Strandhill, County Sligo, our creative innovation hub is more than a place to plug in your laptop. It’s a space where your work-life balance comes naturally.

Whether you’re a solo founder, a growing tech team, or a creative studio looking for your next base, SocoLab offers the flexibility, facilities and vibrant local community to help you thrive—professionally and personally.

A Community-Driven Workspace on the Wild Atlantic Way

Strandhill is no ordinary village. It’s home to world-class surf, artisanal food spots, seaweed baths, yoga studios, and breathtaking coastal trails. But it’s also a place where founders, freelancers, designers, and developers work side-by-side, growing their businesses while living well.

SocoLab plugs you into that energy.

  • Private offices, hot desks, and meeting rooms in a newly refurbished building

  • A stone’s throw from Strandhill Beach and Sligo Airport

  • Walking distance to surf schools, cafes, and artisan bakeries

Here, you’re never more than five minutes from a coffee, a coastline, or a meaningful connection.

  • Coastal landscape with a grassy and rocky beach, calm ocean waves, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
  • Castle on a grassy hill with a mountain background, overlooking a rocky coastline and sea.
  • Coastal landscape with grassy dunes and a blue ocean under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Surfer riding a wave in the ocean with a wetsuit on a clear day.
  • Landscape with a large flat-topped hill or cliff in the background, lush green trees and grass in the foreground under a cloudy sky.

Why Professionals are Moving West

More and more professionals are choosing the West of Ireland to swap the city stress for something more meaningful—and it’s easy to see why.

  1. Quality of Life

    Sligo offers all the essentials—great schools, stunning scenery, culture, and connectivity—without the crushing cost of a major city.

  2. Affordability & Freedom

    Renting or buying in the West costs significantly less than Dublin or Galway, freeing up your income for what really matters—your time, your team, your family.

  3. A Supportive Business Ecosystem

    Thanks to local agencies, tech networks, and growing interest from investors, Sligo and Strandhill are quietly becoming hotspots for innovation. SocoLab is at the centre of it all.

  4. True Work-Life Balance

    Whether you’re into surfing at dawn, hiking Benbulben at lunch, or catching live music on weekends, the west coast gives you room to breathe—and a rhythm that restores.

The Invitation: Set Up at SocoLab

If you’ve been dreaming about working somewhere that inspires you, surrounding yourself with driven people, and living a lifestyle that fuels your creativity—SocoLab is your next move.

We’re ready for you, whether you need:

  • A professional client-facing space

  • A collaborative office for your remote team

  • A focused hot desk with high-speed fibre broadband

  • Or a peaceful base to build your next big idea