An Nás

Naas derives its name from Old Irish 'násad,' meaning assembly or gathering, reflecting its ancient status as Nás na Ríogh (assembly of the kings) where Leinster's rulers convened. In Irish mythology, the site was associated with Nás, wife of the god Lugh, whose burial place gave the location its significance. As a seat of Leinster kingship in the early medieval period, Naas held considerable ...