Leixlip, Historic town with Norman castle in County Kildare, Ireland
Located at the meeting point of River Liffey and Rye Water, Leixlip extends across both riverbanks with residential areas and commercial developments.
Vikings established the first settlement in the 9th century, naming it Leixlip, which translates to salmon's leaping place in Old Norse.
The Court Yard Hotel stands on the original site where Arthur Guinness started his brewing enterprise in 1756 before moving to Dublin.
Two train stations, Louisa Bridge and Confey, connect Leixlip to Dublin and Sligo, with regular services throughout the day.
The population of 16,773 residents makes Leixlip the fifth largest town in County Kildare and the thirtieth largest in Ireland.
Location: County Kildare
Elevation above the sea: 46 m
Website: http://kildare.ie/leixlip/
Shares border with: Lucan
Website: http://kildare.ie/leixlip
GPS coordinates: 53.36360,-6.48640
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
Castletown House
4.4 km
Conolly's Folly
5 km
The Wonderful Barn
1.6 km
Lucan Manor
2.3 km
Lucan Bridge
2.7 km
Donaghcumper Church
3.8 km
Luttrellstown Castle
3.9 km
King John's Bridge
3.5 km
St Catherine's Park Church
950 m
Sarsfield Monument
2.4 km
Coldblow Bridge
2.5 km
Vesey Bridge
2.5 km
Packenham Bridge
3.8 km
Leixlip Bridge
67 m
Gollierstown Bridge
4 km
Church of Our Lady's Nativity
511 m
Celbridge Bridge
4.5 km
Saint Patrick's Church
4.4 km
Lucan Methodist Church
2.6 km
St Andrew's Church of Ireland, Lucan
2.6 km
Deey Bridge and Lock
3.1 km
Pike Bridge
4.9 km
Christchurch
4.1 km
Collins Bridge (Coldblow)
2.1 km
St Catherine's Holy Well (Dublin)
935 m
St Mary's Church
281 m
Anna Liffey Weir
3.4 km
Leixlip Castle
336 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes