DID YOU KNOW?
Naas, the county town, is on the main road from Dublin to Cork, Limerick and Waterford. Naas is a cosmopolitan town of approximately 16,000 inhabitants. It is situated 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. In annuals and records the name of Naas means “The Place of Assembly of the Kings”.
POPULATION
Considered the fastest growing town in Europe, Naas’ population is currently more than 16,000 and within the next five years will be more than 22,000.
LOCATION
Naas and County Kildare are part of the Great Central Plain, a region of rolling farmland. To the southeast is the Wicklow Mountains and nearby rivers include the Liffey and the Barrow.
Naas is located in Kildare County, 20 miles south and inland from Dublin. Kildare County is best known as horse country.
HISTORY
The Kings of Leinster’s seat of power was in Naas for nearly seven centuries with the last king, Cearbhall, dying in 904 A.D. Legend has it that St. Patrick visited Naas in 448 A.D. and baptized King Dunling’s children at the well at Oldtown. When the Normans arrived in 1170, the Barony of Naas was granted to Maurice FitsGerald by Strongbow. In 1409, King Henry IV granted Naas its first charter as a Corporation and four years later King Henry V granted the corporation the power to collect tolls at the entrance to the town. It was not until 1568 that Queen Elizabeth I granted a new charted adding a Sovereign to the Corporation. Finally in 1840, the Corporation was dissolved by Act of Parliament.
EXCHANGES
Meet the Mayor
Fintan Brett- Mayor of Naas, Ireland
The Naas Municipal District Committee appointed councilor Fintan Brett, as Mayor of the county town, in 2024.
Mayor Brett brings a wealth of experience to his role, having been actively involved in local governance and community initiatives. His tenure as mayor focuses on addressing key infrastructural challenges. In his capacity as mayor, Cllr Brett collaborates closely with the Deputy Mayor and fellow councilors to advance the development and well-being of Naas. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to community engagement and proactive governance.
TOP BUSINESSES
KERRY GROUP EMEA - Food and beverage
QUEALLY GROUP - Meat processing
ENFER SCIENTIFIC - Veterinary testing
DENNISON TRAILERS - Truck trailer manufacturer
DSV FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS - Logistics
ASH TECHNOLOGIES - Microscopes and video magnifiers
RFL SYSTEMS, LTD. - Steel manufacturer
PROFILE SYSTEMS - Doors and windows
MONGEY COMMUNICATIONS - PA and audio visual equipment
IRISH DOG FOODS, LTD. - Dog and pet food
Local Recipe
from Naas, Ireland
Irish Meatballs
Bob Sullivan
2-5-23
Dry Ingredients
● 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
● 1 / 4 Cup of Oatmeal
● 1 / 4 Tsp Fresh Ground Dill Seeds.
● 3 / 4 Tsp Garlic Powder
● 3 / 4 Tsp Parsley Flakes
● 3 / 4 Tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
● 3 / 4 Tsp Kosher Salt
Wet Ingredients
● 1.5 lb 80/20 Ground Beef
● 1 Egg
● 1 / 4 Cup of 2% Milk
● 1 / 2 Cup of Grated Cheddar Cheese.
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 380F (Convection Preferred)
2. Pulse all the dry ingredients in a food processor
3. In Large mixing bowl combine dry and wet ingredients
4. Make meat balls
5. Line cooking sheet with parchment paper
6. Make meat balls.
7. Cook for 15 minutes or so until little fat puddles show
