Naas, Co. Kildare

Naas is a cosmopolitan town of approximately 16,000 inhabitants. In recent years it has experienced explosive growth with the commuter population moving into the expanding housing developments in and around the town.

Naas is well situated for horse racing lovers as it is near 3 racecourses at Punchestown, The Curragh and Naas. Punchestown hosts the Heineken International Three Day Eventing Championship and the Punchestown National Hunt Festival which is the fastest growing sporting and social event in Ireland.

There is also golfing nearby and Mondello - Ireland\'s premier racing track is located in Caragh , just 10 minutes from Naas . Throughout the year, Championship Car, Kart and Bike races are held

Naas Country Market is on every Friday in the town hall selling fresh seasonal foods and crafts.

St. David\'s Church off Main Street in Naas is worth visiting. It was first mentioned in records in 1212, when it was the parish church of Naas . It\'s crypt was only found in 1989 - complete with occupants - during restoration work. Of special interest are the 17th century bell, the 18th century unfinished tower and some old and unusual gravestones. Opening times are limited to Saturdays from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. and Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m.to noon or by arrangement with the rectory.

Gardens

Williamstown Garden - Carbury County Kildare Ireland
Williamstown Garden
Carbury, Co. Kildare
If ever there is a place with an enchanted fairytale atmosphere it is the original 18th century beech walk at Williamstown. Seen through its twilit aisle of contorted branches a path, bordered with clouds of blue nepeta and leading to a blaze of ...

Golf

The 3rd Hole
Palmerstown House Golf Club
Johnstown, Co. Kildare
Course Type: Parkland
Situated next to the N7 near Kill, comprising of 800 acres of magnificent coutryside with undulating meadows, mature woodlands and lakes and streams, the PGA National golf course at Palmerstown House is set to take the golfing world by storm. ...

Self Catering

Selfcatering
Castletown Gatelodges
Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Situated at the bottom of the tree lined avenue to Castletown House, Ireland’s finest Palladian Country House.  Both properties are prominently placed at the top of the main street in Celbridge, Co Kildare opposite the quaint Church of ...

What's On

Liffey Valley Shopping Centre Farmers Market - Dublin 22 - Fridays
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre - Fridays 11am-4pm

Yellow Car Park, Liffey Valley S.C, Quarryvale, D.22

Contact:

Des Vallely - 01 284 1197 www.irishvillagemarkets. ...

Tourist Attractions

Aras an Uachtarain - Phoenix Park Dublin 8 Ireland
Aras an Uachtarain
Dublin 8, Dublin City
Residence of the President of Ireland, Áras an Uachtaráin (meaning house of the president in Irish), started as a modest brick house for the Phoenix Park Chief Ranger in 1751 and was then purchased by the British administration ...

Wedding Venues

Movalley Estate - Wedding Venue
Moyvalley Estate - Balyna House & Moyvalley Hotel
Moyvalley, Co. Kildare
Couples can choose from two wedding venues - the exclusive Balyna Country House catering for up to 70 people or the contemporary Moyvalley Hotel catering for up to 250 people as a wedding location. Balyna House Moyvalley Estate’s mano ...
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