Leixlip
in County Kildare of Leinster, Ireland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.366 and -6.496 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 21' 56" and W -6° 29' 44"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
English, Irish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:06 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:55 am and 8:51 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Ireland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Ireland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ireland. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Leixlip

Leixlip in County Kildare (Leinster) with it's 15,452 citizens is a place in Ireland about 2,710 mi (or 4,362 km) north-west of Qeshlaq, the country's capital city.

Current time in Leixlip is now 02:06 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Dublin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports near Leixlip, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Ireland is Dublin Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in a distance of 45 mi (or 72 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tallaght, Naas, Dublin, Swords and Navan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 36% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

K Club

Address
2,9 mi
At Straffan
County Kildare
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Courtyard

Address
0,3 mi
Main Street
Leixlip
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Citywest Hotel

Address
5,8 mi
Naas Road
D24 V573 Saggart,Dublin 24
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kingswood Hotel Citywest

Address
5,5 mi
Kingswood, Naas Road
Dublin
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Springfield

Address
0,3 mi
Leixlip
Leixlip
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Becketts Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
Cooldrinagh House
Leixlip
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Lucan Spa Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
N4, Junction 4A
Lucan
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Finnstown Country House

Address
2,3 mi
Newcastle Road
Dublin
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Celbridge Manor

Address
3,3 mi
Celbridge
Kildare
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Moat Lodge

Address
2,0 mi
Road Adamstown
K78 P7X3 Lucan
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

RPSI Maynooth shuttle @ Leixlip Confey

Published: September 29, 2013
Length: 36:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Kinch

RPSI loco 461 hauling a maynooth shuttle passes Leixlip confey.


Leixlip Hydro-Electric Dam, Kildare

Published: February 21, 2014
Length: 05:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: irelandbloke

One of the three sluice gates partially open on the Leixlip Hydro-Electric Dam, on the Dublin/Kildare border.


The Riptide Movement - Keep Keepin On (Live @ Leixlip Festival 2014)

Published: June 01, 2014
Length: 00:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gordondowling

Courtyard Hotel.


Katelynn Counselling Services in Leixlip, Co. Kildare

Published: November 18, 2011
Length: 00:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John O'Hogan

Based in Kildare Katelynn Counselling can help you with stress management, bullying at work, dealing with financial difficulties, feeling depressed, addiction, bereavement or loss, or any personal...


Weston Airport Ireland

Published: September 03, 2008
Length: 54:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: WestonAirport

Weston Airport is the only executive airport in Dublin. It is situated just 8 miles (13km) from the city centre and opened in 1931. Weston caters exclusively to the private and executive air...


IRLANDA 2012 LAS IMAGENES

Published: September 06, 2012
Length: 35:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: cursostravel

Curso de Inglés y Deportes en Leixlip, Kildare, Dublin, Irlanda. English and Sports summer camp at Leixlip, Kildare, Dublin, Ireland. Inglés, Golf, Tenis, Excursiones, Actividades. English...


Fishy fiver!!

Published: June 11, 2007
Length: 31:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: dagaffer

Old school prank with a fiver and a fishing rod. Done in Riverdale, Leixlip, Waterboys Fisherman's blues.


Attic Conversion Testimonial from Tradesmen.ie user Patrick Quane

Published: April 29, 2013
Length: 46:36 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Tradesmen1

Click on http://www.tradesmen.ie to post a job or register as a tradesman This is a testimonial from Patrick Quane, Leixlip, Co. Kildare who got an attic conversion completed recently after...


CC

Published: April 16, 2014
Length: 49:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rob Lane

Confey College and Leixlip Ca. 1988.


Salmon Leap Canoe Club Junior B Training Session March 2011

Published: March 04, 2011
Length: 40:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Adrian Durrant

Lads training on Leixlip Reservoir, 10 x 200m Sprints, with head cam.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

The Wonderful Barn

The Wonderful Barn is a corkscrew-shaped barn built on the edge of Castletown House Estate of the Conolly family, which borders Leixlip and Celbridge, Ireland. It was built in 1743 on the Leixlip side of the Castletown Estate. Flanked by two smaller dovecote towers, it was built with the stairs ascending around the exterior of the building. Several purposes are suggested for the unique structure.

Located at 53.3596, -6.5096 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Industrial buildings completed in 1743, Leixlip, Buildings and structures in County Kildare, Folly buildings in the Republic of Ireland, Visitor attractions in County Kildare, Barns, Agricultural buildings in Ireland

Confey GAA

Confey GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club based in Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland and won Kildare's Club of the Year award in 2004.

Located at 53.3748, -6.48271 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Kildare, Gaelic football clubs in County Kildare, Hurling clubs in County Kildare, Sport in Leixlip

Leixlip GAA

Leixlip GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club in Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland. They were senior football finalists in 1986, club of the year 1979, and home club of Matt Goff who featured on the Kildare millennium football team at full-back.

Located at 53.3652, -6.49884 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Kildare, Gaelic football clubs in County Kildare, Hurling clubs in County Kildare, Sport in Leixlip

Leixlip Louisa Bridge railway station

Leixlip Louisa Bridge is a railway station which serves Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland. It is one of two stations in Leixlip, the other being Leixlip Confey. Both stations lie on the Dublin to Maynooth commuter route It is one of the few stations in the Iarnród Éireann network in which the station building is located directly over the platforms, on a bridge (Dun Laoghaire railway station also follows this design).

Located at 53.3699, -6.5069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Leixlip, Iarnród Éireann stations in County Kildare, Railway stations opened in 1848

Leixlip Confey railway station

Leixlip Confey is a railway station which serves Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland. It is one of two railway stations serving Leixlip, the other being Leixlip Louisa Bridge. Both stations lie on the Dublin to Maynooth commuter route.

Located at 53.3741, -6.4855 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Leixlip, Iarnród Éireann stations in County Kildare, Railway stations opened in 1990

Adamstown railway station, Dublin

Adamstown railway station is a station on the Dublin to Kildare Commuter service. It serves the new town of Adamstown and South Western Commuter services call to the station.

Located at 53.336, -6.4701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Iarnród Éireann stations in South Dublin (county), Railway stations opened in 2007

Weston Airport

Weston Airport or Aerfort Weston in Irish, is a publicly licensed executive airport located on the R403 regional road at Leixlip, County Kildare 8 NM west of Dublin, in Ireland. Its traffic is primarily business/executive as well as private and commercial training. Formerly developed by Jim Mansfield, the airport was seized by the National Asset Management Agency in 2011.

Located at 53.3522, -6.48833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in the Republic of Ireland, Leixlip, Transport in County Kildare

R157 road (Ireland)

The R157 is the main route from Dunboyne to Maynooth in Ireland. It connects to the M3 motorway. This route runs in Kildare and Meath.

Located at 53.4081, -6.5197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in County Kildare, Roads in County Meath


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Лийкслип, Leixlip, لیکسلیپ, Léim an Bhradáin, Leikslipas, Лейкслип, Ликслип, 萊克斯利普