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St. David's Church in the centre of Naas. There has been a church on this site since 1212 and possibly earlier. Bill Glennon, cobbler, carries on a long family traditon at New Row.
  Graveyard at the Convent of Mercy. The Sisters came to Naas in 1839. The architectural award winning County Council offices at Devoy Quarters.
  Corpus Christi procession at South Main St. This procession has been held in Naas since the late 1930s Fletcher's old-style public house at North Main St.
  Church of the Irish Martyrs at Ballycane which was opened in 1997. McKiernan's traditional shop at Fairgreen.
  Lawlor's Hotel, known for decades to travellers. It was founded in 1913. The Naas branch of the Grand Canal was completed in 1789. The photo shows the canal harbour with the local library and the Market House in the background.
  Pyramid mausoleum at Maudlins Cemetery. Crossing Ruby's Double in the La Touche Cup race at Punchestown. Racing started at Punchestown in 1850.