Welcome to Leixlip, County Kildare

Leixlip (Léim an Bhradáin) is a town in north-east County Kildare around 15km from Dublin.  It is situated on the confluence of the Rivers Liffey and Rye.

Leixlip is home to facilities of Intel and Hewlett-Packard. It is also home of Arthur Guinness's first brewery where he brewed ales until he moved to St James's Gate Brewery, in 1759 where he first brewed Guiness.

The Leixlip Festival (previously known as the Salmon Festival) has taken place every year since 1990 on the June bank-holiday weekend. It offers live entertainment in pubs, a number of open-air concerts, and also a street carnival.

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Leixlip News Leixlip News
Brady admits 'hopelessly inadequate' response
(17 Mar 2010) Cardinal Sean Brady has admitted that with the benefit of hindsight, his actions in dealing with the hurt caused by clerical child abuse in the past were hopelessly inadequate.
98% of chicken has harmful bacteria - study
(17 Mar 2010) A new study suggests that 98% of chicken produced in Ireland are contaminated with a potentially harmful bacteria.
Thousands attend St Patrick's Day parades
(17 Mar 2010) More than 100 St Patrick's Day Parades have been held throughout Ireland, with up to half a million people turning out for the Dublin event.
Boots to open five new stores, create 150 jobs
(17 Mar 2010) Pharmacy group Boots is to create 150 jobs with the opening of five new stores in Ireland.
From RTÉ News