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
Liam Carroll gets permission to finish Anglo HQ
(2 Sep 2010) An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for developer Liam Carroll's company to complete the new Anglo Irish headquarters in Dublin's docklands.
New Dunboyne railway line opens
(2 Sep 2010) The newest stretch of railway in the country has been officially opened in Co Meath.
Funeral of murdered 12-year-old schoolgirl
(2 Sep 2010) The funeral of murdered Dublin schoolgirl Michaela Davis has taken place at St Mochta's Church in Porterstown.
Early signs of economic growth says Lenihan
(2 Sep 2010) The Minister for Finance has said the early signs of growth are visible in the Irish economy.
From RTÉ News