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History. Leixlip was a possible site of the Battle of Confey, in which the Viking King Sigtrygg Caech of Dublin defeated the Irish King of Leinster around the year 917. The first settlement at Leixlip was an outpost of Early Scandinavian Dublin, built at the furthest point where longships could be rowed up the Liffey.
- Alan C. Kildare, Ireland 188 contributions. Architecture. Well known amongst people from Kildare but in particular people who live / from. Leixlip. Unfortunately not the easiest to find and access but the architecture is amazing and the history associated with it is very interesting.
- Niamh O’R. 6 contributions. Beautiful scenery. You can hear the birds singing in the trees and the sound of the water rushing down the river the trees are very green and there is no rodents.
- Gary J. 67 contributions. Impressive, Fascinating, Poignant, Good Value. I've long-wanted to see behind the gates at the top of Main street in Leixlip and i wasn't disappointed on my tour with my partner and my dad.
- Rudy J. Leixlip 59 contributions. Neglected. In the Victorian era, Leixlip was an attraction for a day out for the people of Dublin. The rapids, the "Lachs Ljaup" or "Salmon Leap" have been submerged under a reservoir that serves the ESB and Dublin water.
Leixlip (Léim an Bhradáin in Irish Gaelic) is an industrial town on the outskirts of Dublin. The town is home to a large number of high-tech industrial groups. Located less than 17 kilometers from Dublin, it is one of the economic heartlands of the capital.
Feb 27, 2018 · Top Things to Do in Leixlip, County Kildare: See Tripadvisor's 3,627 traveller reviews and photos of 11 things to do when in Leixlip.
Follow the towpath from Leixlip along the Royal Canal Way to Maynooth which is less than an 8km walk! Be sure to check out the Leixlip Waterfall where the canal meets Rye River.
Outstanding fishing spots, beautiful gardens, and unique architecture, explore Leixlip in County Kildare. Plan your trip today.
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Leixlip is part of the Kildare North constituency, which elects four members to Dáil Éireann. Leixlip, with Celbridge, comprises the Celbridge-Leixlip electoral area, which elects seven members to Kildare County Council. Two of those members are based in Leixlip.
