National Employment Service

We're here to help you on your journey towards employment.

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Local Area Employment Service

Turas Nua delivers the Local Area Employment Services to Laois and Offaly.

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Employability

If you have a disability or health condition, we’re here to support you in finding the right job.

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Employer Services

Supporting employers in finding local, skilled people for your vacancies - free of charge.

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We're here to help you succeed in improving your skills and finding employment.

Our mission is to build stronger connections with our communities by working closely with employers, trainers, and other service providers across Ireland to meet peoples' unique needs.

At Turas Nua, we're dedicated to making a real impact on job seekers, employers, and communities.



Discover Turas Nua's roots, principles, and dedication to positive change. We're all about empowering individuals, nurturing talents, and creating paths to brighter futures.

About Us

At Turas Nua, we're dedicated to making a real impact on job seekers, employers, and communities.

About Us

Discover Turas Nua's roots, principles, and dedication to positive change. We're all about empowering individuals, nurturing talents, and creating paths to brighter futures.

Our commitment to quality is demonstrated by our ISO 9001:2015 certification for the National Employment Service (NES) and Local Area Employment Service (LAES) contracts.

Turas Nua delivers the Intreo Partner National Employment Service in thirteen counties across Ireland. 


Tailored to the unique needs of each individual, NES provides job seekers with vital employment assistance and advice. 


Our partnership with the Department of Social Protection underscores our commitment to fostering financial independence through employment and training opportunities.


Reach out to us with any queries or assistance related to our National Employment Service (NES) programme.

Turas Nua delivers Local Area Employment Services to Laois and Offaly.


Our dedication to job seekers' financial independence takes centre stage here. 


Whether aspiring to full-time employment or nurturing entrepreneurial aspirations, LAES equips individuals with the financial assistance and support they need.


Contact us regarding our Local Area Employment Service (LAES) or contact us today if you would like to avail of the supports offered through our LAES programme.

JobPath stands as a unique approach to employment activation within our catalogue of services. 


Tailored primarily for individuals facing long-term unemployment, JobPath was designed to provide comprehensive support in achieving and maintaining full-time paid employment or self-employment. 


By addressing the specific needs of long-term unemployed individuals, JobPath offers a transformative journey towards sustainable economic independence.

Turas Nua delivers the Intreo Partner National Employment Service in thirteen counties across Ireland. 


Tailored to the unique needs of each individual, NES provides job seekers with vital employment assistance and advice. 


Reach out to us with any queries or assistance related to our National Employment Service (NES) programme.

Turas Nua delivers Local Area Employment Services to Laois and Offaly.


Our dedication to job seekers' financial independence takes centre stage here. 


Contact us regarding our Local Area Employment Service (LAES) or contact us today if you would like to avail of the supports offered through our LAES programme.

Turas Nua delivers Employability services to clients in the Midlands, Kildare, and Waterford regions. 


Employability is a service that helps people with disabilities, mental health challenges, or those recovering from illness or injury to find and keep a job that suits them.


Reach out to one of our Job Coaches today for more information about this service. 

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Latest News

By Andrew Farrow October 17, 2025
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Man using laptop with text: Closing the Disability Employment Gap in Ireland – From Awareness to Act
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