Moving to Ireland should feel exciting — not overwhelming.

In our early years we worked in customer service, HR and marketing, then went on to found our own agency — and just like that, 14 years had passed. As the digital and creative landscape shifted with the rapid rise of AI, our design agency found itself at a natural turning point. After more than a decade of running an Irish and UK-registered creative business in Europe, we spent time reflecting on where our energy, professional experience, and human connection could make a truly lasting difference.

A few years ago, we had the privilege of spending several months living in Sri Lanka, where we were deeply moved by the warmth, sincerity, and open-hearted nature of the people.

A year ago, a chance encounter introduced us to five remarkable Sri Lankan nurses who had relocated to Europe. What began as a conversation quickly grew into close personal friendships. Hearing their journeys firsthand — and with their direct encouragement and personal and professional guidance — the idea for this venture took root. (A heartfelt thank you to Sasanka, Udani, Dilhani, Pavithra, and Thivanka for inspiring this step!)

As an English-speaking country with a world-class healthcare system, Ireland stood out as the natural destination for Sri Lankan healthcare professionals seeking a brighter future. With one of our founders having spent years in Ireland doing recruitment at Ryanair — personally conducting over 1,000 interviews — and our team's deep background in people operations and employee care, every piece came together.

After months of careful planning, research, preparation and network building, Emerald Nurse Pathways was born — built on trust, respect, and a genuine commitment to guiding nurses every step of the way.