About Leixlip
Leixlip is a historic, well-connected town in north-east County Kildare, positioned on the River Liffey between Lucan and Celbridge and close to Maynooth and west Dublin. It combines established residential streets and newer housing with a strong local identity, wooded river scenery and a practical commuter-town feel. Families have access to several primary and secondary schools locally, while Maynooth and Dublin provide broader further-education options. Leixlip is served by two railway stations and frequent bus connections, with straightforward road access towards Dublin, the M50 and the wider Kildare commuter belt. The town centre has everyday shops, cafés, takeaways, restaurants and traditional pubs, with larger retail choices available in nearby Lucan, Celbridge and Blanchardstown. Leisure options include the scenic River Liffey corridor, Leixlip Castle grounds, parks and local sports clubs, while nearby Carton House offers additional golf and country-estate amenities. Intel’s major campus is an important local employer, and the area’s proximity to Dublin makes Leixlip attractive to commuters seeking more space and a lively but manageable town environment.
Property Market in Leixlip
Based on 22 properties for sale in Leixlip
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What’s in Leixlip
Schools
Mixed post-primary school serving Leixlip and surrounding north Kildare communities.
Primary school serving families in the St Catherine’s Park area.
Girls’ secondary school located in nearby Liffey Valley, Dublin 20.
Major university campus offering extensive third-level study and research facilities nearby.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Dublin commuter rail station with services towards Dublin Connolly and Maynooth.
Rail station convenient for eastern Leixlip and Intel’s surrounding employment area.
Regular services connect Leixlip with Lucan, Dublin and neighbouring commuter towns.
Recognised local map location and nearby transport reference point in Leixlip.
Fast westbound and Dublin-bound road access via nearby Junction 6 at Celbridge.
Amenities
Historic castle and estate overlooking the meeting of the Rivers Liffey and Rye.
Community leisure facilities supporting local recreation, clubs and family activities.
Map-listed public parking facility serving nearby local amenities and town access.
Additional local car park providing convenient parking for visitors and residents.
Map-listed parking area within Leixlip’s network of public facilities.
Further public parking provision near local destinations and everyday town services.
Established riverside pub and restaurant associated with Leixlip’s local hospitality scene.
Visit website ↗Local Clubs & Businesses
Major technology and manufacturing campus, providing significant local employment.
Community football club offering youth and adult participation across multiple teams.
Local Gaelic games club supporting hurling, football and community activities.
Local golf club offering an established course and member facilities.
Community financial cooperative serving members in Leixlip and surrounding areas.
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