Naas
Naas (pronounced /ˈneɪs/; Irish: Nás na Ríogh IPA: [nɑːs nə riː] or An Nás [ən nɑːs]) is the county town of County Kildare, Ireland. With a population of over 23,000 it is the largest town in the County of Kildare. It is a major commuter belt town, with many people living in Naas and working in Dublin. The nearby M7 motorway, which bypasses Naas and connects Dublin to the South and Southwest, is one of the busiest routes in the country.
Naas
Irish: an Nás / Nás na Ríogh | |
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Town | |
 St. David's Church of Ireland | |
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  Naas Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53.21781°N 6.66373°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Kildare |
| Dáil Éireann | Kildare North |
| Elevation | 114 m (374 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Urban | 20,573 |
| Irish Grid Reference | N893196 |
| Website | www |
References
Other websites
- Naas GAA website
- Naas town website Website made by the Naas town council, has useful information and numbers
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