About Us

Smyth, formerly known as Gunne Naas, was established in 1996 and has built its reputation locally over the last 22 years. Smyth is best known for its expertise in the sale of residential property and country homes. To this day it continues to be run as a small private company with a very knowledgable and dedicated staff. The company owner is Ian Smyth who lives in Naas and has a wide experience of the County Kildare property market with over 28 years in the profession. Our company ethos remains as it was since our inception - to provide the best possible result to our clients in a confidential, professional and courteous way. Impeccable Customer Service is key to the success of our company. Areas Covered: Naas, Sallins, Kill, Johnstown, Straffan, Brannockstown, Blessington, Eadestown, Two Mile House, Kilcullen and surrounding areas.

Our People

Ian Smyth MRICS

Ian originally hails from Terenure in Dublin and has been living in Naas since 1996. He completed his education in the College of Technology, Bolton Street where he attained a diploma in Auctioneering, Valuations and Estate Agency. Ian is a member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Ian is married to Kate and they are proud parents to three children who attend school locally in Naas. His many interests include music, golf and football. Ian started his career in Youngs of Ranelagh and joined the Lucan branch of Gunne Residential in 1996. He was promoted to manager of the Naas branch in 1999 and became a Divisional Director of Gunne Residential in 2004. He became owner of the Naas branch in 2009, continuing to operate under the Gunne umbrella. In 2016 Gunne Naas rebranded to Smyth and has gone from strength under Ian’s leadership. “This isn’t only a property business, it is a people business. Selling or buying a home is one of the most stressful things you will experience in your life. We are very mindful of this and we guarantee respect, transparency and honesty to every person that we conduct business with. We are proud of the fact that people come back to us over generations. They will always hear a friendly voice” ian@smythnaas.ie

Geraldine Donohoe

Geraldine is a crucial member of our team as she will be the first face you will see on arrival to our showrooms. Geraldine is our Receptionist and Customer Service Administrator. She started her auctioneering career with Gunne Residential and successfully completed the Assoc IAVI Course. She has been a colleague of Ian’s for over twenty years. Whilst her loyalty is always to our clients, Geraldine also enjoys matching potential purchasers to properties thus ensuring a professional, highly efficient customer service role. Geraldine is a keen artist and is a member of The National Gallery of Ireland. geraldine@smythnaas.ie

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