Beaches and activities
A playground for golf, equestrian, walking, angling, water sports and cycling enthusiasts, Waterford has it all. The Waterford coastline is dotted with popular beaches such as Tramore and Annestown, which are both great for surfing. In addition, there is the Copper Coast which includes beaches such as Bunmahon, Stradbally and Clonea, all of which are within a 30 minute drive from Waterford City.

Traffic
The flow of traffic from Waterford City to the Sun Life Financial offices in the IDA Industrial estate has been greatly improved to help with a stress-free commute. This means the average commute to Sun Life Financial from most residential areas in Waterford City is approximately 25 minutes. Also, with the opening of the new suspension bridge over the River Suir in October 2009, commuting from surrounding counties such as Kilkenny and Wexford has been made virtually effortless. In addition, public transport and private parking allow Sun Life employees to commute everyday ensuring less time and money spent on driving.

Education opportunities in Waterford
Waterford Institute of Technology is growing every year. Student numbers are on the increase, the choice of day and evening courses is vast. In addition there is a new State-of-the-Art Information Technology centre. We at Sun Life have been working closely with WIT to develop a Higher Diploma and a Masters course to help our IT professionals to update their skills and support their career progression. The city boasts the regional FAS training Centre, as well as Waterford Central Technical Institute.

Accommodation in Waterford
An ample selection of city centre or suburban housing and apartment developments are available. These offer excellent value to those who are relocating from other major cities in Ireland. Good quality rental accommodation is plentiful and at very reasonable costs. Please see the price chart above for comparisons.