Living in Naas: lively town centre with easy M7 access
Naas is the county town of Kildare and a strong all-rounder for renters who want a proper town feel with quick routes to Dublin. It’s busy without being overwhelming, with a walkable centre, solid schools, and plenty of sport and green space close by. You’ll suit Naas if you’re commuting to the capital, working hybrid, or looking for a family-friendly base with reliable amenities year-round.
Day to day, Naas revolves around its compact town centre: cafés and casual dining around Main Street, a good mix of supermarkets and independent shops, and a lively weekend atmosphere. For fresh air, the Grand Canal corridor (near Sallins) is ideal for walking and cycling, and Punchestown Racecourse brings big-event energy during the racing calendar. The nearby Kildare Village outlet is a handy draw for shopping, while local clubs and gyms make it easy to plug into community life.
Naas is well connected by road, sitting just off the M7 for fast trips towards Dublin and the M50. For public transport, many commuters use Sallins & Naas rail station for services into Dublin Heuston, while Bus Éireann and private coaches provide regular links to the city. School choice is a major pull: Naas CBS, Piper’s Hill College and Coláiste na hInse are well known locally, with Gaelscoil Nás na Ríogh among the Irish-medium options.
Naas attracts a mix of Dublin renters seeking better value and space, plus local households trading up or relocating within Kildare. Rental demand tends to be steady thanks to commuting convenience and the depth of schools and amenities. With 1 current rental listing at €2,200 (range €2,200–€2,200), the market snapshot suggests competition at that level for well-finished homes, particularly those close to town, main bus routes, or the Sallins rail link.
