Naas Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

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Naas, County Kildare Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

Naas 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. Today it is a thriving town and is one of the main centres for economic growth in the Greater Dublin Area/Suburbs.

History

The Irish language name for Naas, Nás na Ríogh literally means Meeting Place of the Kings, as the place historically hosted meetings of pre-Norman Irish kings. After the Norman invasion some Irish parliament meetings were held in the town. Many of the earlier settlers in Kildare were Cambro-Normans from Wales, and so the medieval church was dedicated to Saint David. In the Middle Ages Naas became a walled market town which was occasionally raided by the O'Byrne and O'Toole clans based in nearby County Wicklow. A mayor and council were selected by the richer merchants and landowners; the mayor was titled the "Sovereign of Naas" and carried a ceremonial mace until the post was abolished in 1840. Because of its importance as a place for trading, public meetings and local administration, with its law courts, racecourse and army barracks, it became known as the "County Town" of County Kildare.

Naas, County Kildare

One of the first battles of the rebellion of 1798 took place in Naas on 24 May 1798 when a force of about 1,000 rebels was defeated in an unsuccessful attack on the town. A leader of the United Irishmen, Theobald Wolfe Tone, is buried just outside Naas at Bodenstown. In 1898 the Local Government Act established Naas Urban District Council (Now Naas Town Council). It had a circle boundary with a one-and-a-half-mile radius from the new town hall on the main street. Most of the rest of County Kildare is managed by Kildare County Council which has also been based in Naas since 1898.

During World War II, known as The Emergency, Ireland remained neutral but an internment camp was established at the Curragh Prison near Naas in which military personnel from the belligerent states who found themselves on Irish territory were detained for the duration of the conflict. This facility eventually came to house US, British, and German servicemen, all living together in the same camp in separate compounds. A motion picture depicting life at the camp, The Brylcreem Boys, was produced in the 1990s. After a day exploring the historical sights of Naas, why not relax and unwind in the comfort of a Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Naas. Our B&B's in Naas are all approved by the Tourist Board.

Amenities

Amenities in the town include: a library, tax office, a Gaelic Athletic Association club, athletics club, three Secondary schools, five primary schools, Naas General Hospital, horse racecourse, soccer club, rugby club, two major nightclubs, several pubs, five supermarkets, county council offices, a number of hotels and a new Theatre - the Moat Theatre.

Places of Interest

There are two racecourses near Naas. "Punchestown Racecourse" is just to the south east of the town, in the parish of Eadestown, and "Naas Racecourse" is about 1 km from the town centre. The annual Punchestown Race Festival is a major event for a whole week in April. The Oxegen music festival is also held at Punchestown in the second weekend of July. If you are planning to attend a music festival in Naas, book a B&B in or around Naas online for best rates and value for money.

Punchestown Racecourse

Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, near Naas, County Kildare, in the Province of Leinster, Republic of Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland. The Festival is usually held towards the end of April and traditionally marks the end of the National Hunt season in Ireland. In 2008, the Festival will be extended from four days to five days with significant increases in prize-money. Punchestown is also the home of Ireland's best known International Three Day Event. Run under the title of "Punchestown International Three Day Event and Horse Show," the annual event incorporates a CCI*** Three Day Event, National Showjumping and Showing as well as a Young Event Horse Class. Punchestown hosted the European Eventing Championships in 1991 and 2003. The 2008 event was cancelled at an early stage due to problems with the ground. Planning a day at the races, why not book a bed and breakfast in Naas!

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