Guidebook for Leixlip
Food Scene
The Court Yard Hotel
Main Streetlovely food and staff
Live Music most nights
Built on the original site where Arthur Guinness created his brewing empire, the hotel offers old world charm, beautiful original stone work with contemporary design in a setting that is as picturesque as a pint settling. The Court Yard Hotel truly is Kildare's best kept secret.
Arthur Guinness is legendary for his pint and the Court Yard Hotel is legendary for it's 4* comfort, exquisite dining, the famous courtyard and of course 'The Black Stuff' in Arthur's Bar
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The Court Yard Hotel
Main StreetBuilt on the original site where Arthur Guinness created his brewing empire, the hotel offers old world charm, beautiful original stone work with contemporary design in a setting that is as picturesque as a pint settling. The Court Yard Hotel truly is Kildare's best kept secret.
Arthur Guinness is legendary for his pint and the Court Yard Hotel is legendary for it's 4* comfort, exquisite dining, the famous courtyard and of course 'The Black Stuff' in Arthur's Bar
Drinks & Nightlife
The Salmon Leap Inn
Leixlip RoadAward winning Gastro Pub
Sightseeing
William Conolly was born in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, in 1662, the son of a local innkeeper.
From such humble origins, he rose to become the wealthiest and most powerful politician in Ireland. The Conolly family were presumably of Catholic Irish background, although it is likely they had converted sometime before William’s birth. He trained as an attorney in Dublin, where he practiced law in the 1680s. His career, however, only took off following the Williamite war of 1688-91. In 1689, Catholic James II of England fled to Ireland following the ‘glorious revolution’ which swept his son-in-law William of Orange to power in Britain and Ireland. King William pursued his rival to Ireland, where
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William Conolly was born in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, in 1662, the son of a local innkeeper.
From such humble origins, he rose to become the wealthiest and most powerful politician in Ireland. The Conolly family were presumably of Catholic Irish background, although it is likely they had converted sometime before William’s birth. He trained as an attorney in Dublin, where he practiced law in the 1680s. His career, however, only took off following the Williamite war of 1688-91. In 1689, Catholic James II of England fled to Ireland following the ‘glorious revolution’ which swept his son-in-law William of Orange to power in Britain and Ireland. King William pursued his rival to Ireland, where
ocated just twenty minutes from Dublin on 1,100 acres of private parkland estate, Carton House Resort is an all-encompassing playground, ideal for leisure, business and any special occasion. In addition to the historic mansion, the hotel features 2 championship golf courses, 3 fabulous eateries, a leisure centre with an 18 metre swimming pool, Carton Spa, tennis courts, a purpose built events centre featuring state of the art conference facilities, professional training pitches and facilities and so much more.
With glass walkways, curving corridors, vibrant canvasses and fashionable upholstery that have been beatifully incorporated in to the design and layout of the bright interior - Carton
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Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
ocated just twenty minutes from Dublin on 1,100 acres of private parkland estate, Carton House Resort is an all-encompassing playground, ideal for leisure, business and any special occasion. In addition to the historic mansion, the hotel features 2 championship golf courses, 3 fabulous eateries, a leisure centre with an 18 metre swimming pool, Carton Spa, tennis courts, a purpose built events centre featuring state of the art conference facilities, professional training pitches and facilities and so much more.
With glass walkways, curving corridors, vibrant canvasses and fashionable upholstery that have been beatifully incorporated in to the design and layout of the bright interior - Carton
he Wonderful Barn, near Leixlip, was built by the widow of Speaker Connolly, Laura Catherine Connolly, in 1743. Primarily, it was built in order to provide employment for the poor. Secondly, to store grain from the O'Byrnes and O'Tooles who would come down from the Wicklow hills to steal and forage for food.
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The Wonderful Barn
Celbridge Roadhe Wonderful Barn, near Leixlip, was built by the widow of Speaker Connolly, Laura Catherine Connolly, in 1743. Primarily, it was built in order to provide employment for the poor. Secondly, to store grain from the O'Byrnes and O'Tooles who would come down from the Wicklow hills to steal and forage for food.
Entertainment & Activities
Nestled in the heart of 1,100-acres of private parkland in Maynooth County Kildare, Carton House Golf Club is a respite from the outside world and yet is just 25 mins from both Dublin Airport and city centre. Home to two championship courses, Carton House Golf Club offers breath-taking views, impeccably maintained fairways, a convenient location and an exceptional golfing experience. Choose from the classic parkland O’Meara which meanders through ancient woodlands and the banks of the river Rye or play on the soil any a legend has with the challenge of the Montgomerie.
The proud host venue for 2005, 2006 and 2013 Irish Opens as well as the 2018 World Amateur Team Championships
Carton House Golf Club, Kildare
Nestled in the heart of 1,100-acres of private parkland in Maynooth County Kildare, Carton House Golf Club is a respite from the outside world and yet is just 25 mins from both Dublin Airport and city centre. Home to two championship courses, Carton House Golf Club offers breath-taking views, impeccably maintained fairways, a convenient location and an exceptional golfing experience. Choose from the classic parkland O’Meara which meanders through ancient woodlands and the banks of the river Rye or play on the soil any a legend has with the challenge of the Montgomerie.
The proud host venue for 2005, 2006 and 2013 Irish Opens as well as the 2018 World Amateur Team Championships
Parks & Nature
Donadea Castle and estate was the old home of the Aylmer family up until 1935 when the last member of the family Miss Caroline died. It is a National Heriatge Area. There are many historical features including the remains of the castle and walled gardens, St. Peter’s church, an ice house and boat house. The Lime tree avenue planted in the 19th century formed the original entrance to the estate. Another feature of the park is the 9/11 Memorial, a scaled replica of the twin towers carved in limestone. The small lake is brimming with ducks, waterhens and has a beautiful display of water lilies in the summer.There is a cafe open throughout the year.
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Donadea Forest Park
Donadea Castle and estate was the old home of the Aylmer family up until 1935 when the last member of the family Miss Caroline died. It is a National Heriatge Area. There are many historical features including the remains of the castle and walled gardens, St. Peter’s church, an ice house and boat house. The Lime tree avenue planted in the 19th century formed the original entrance to the estate. Another feature of the park is the 9/11 Memorial, a scaled replica of the twin towers carved in limestone. The small lake is brimming with ducks, waterhens and has a beautiful display of water lilies in the summer.There is a cafe open throughout the year.
Neighbourhoods
Leixlip has managed to retain some of its historic buildings and structures: the Castle of Leixlip, overlooking the confluence of the Rye and Liffey; the Black Castle tower house, albeit scarcely recognisable as such now, which overlooks the old road from Dunboyne to Leixlip; the ruin of the Eustace’s Confey Castle which overlooks the same road; an ancient encirclement and probably prehistoric farm nearby (from which word Confey derives its name); the World Heritage feature, the eccentric Wonderful Barn and its pair of pigeon houses at Barnhall townland; St Mary’s Church on Main Street; the Toll House on the bridge of Leixlip; two 18th century generals’ houses, Leixlip House and St Catherine’s Park, and the remains of a courtyard brewery operated by Richard Guinness, brother of the famous Arthur Guinness.
Leixlip is old Norse for salmon’s leaping place, the name given to the area by Vikings when they established a settlement said to be near the confluence of the rivers Liffey and Rye in the 9th century. Recently it has been discovered that the area was inhabited 5,500 years ago by stone-age man on the bank of the Liffey in Cooldrinagh, on the southeast side of the town.
The pair of cataracts called Salmon Leap, once a famous tourist attraction, is now gone from view following the installation of a hydroelectric power station in the mid-1940s by the Electricity Supply Board. This event typifies Leixlip history: it has been hit by waves of industrial development. Industrial, and more recently, great residential development has presented challenges for the town’s statutory body and for voluntary groups like the Leixlip Tidy Town Association.
Being close to the capital, Leixlip became a resting place for middle classes and gentry. Having extensive water power, various forms of mills were established: corn, iron, paper, flax, flock, linen-printing and lastly saw mills; these and agriculture provided employment.
The town’s village-centred, built-infrastructure was mostly completed by 1820 and remains essentially thus today, despite the ravages of incessant and frequently insensitive shopping and commercial development this past 40 years.
Leixlip
Leixlip has managed to retain some of its historic buildings and structures: the Castle of Leixlip, overlooking the confluence of the Rye and Liffey; the Black Castle tower house, albeit scarcely recognisable as such now, which overlooks the old road from Dunboyne to Leixlip; the ruin of the Eustace’s Confey Castle which overlooks the same road; an ancient encirclement and probably prehistoric farm nearby (from which word Confey derives its name); the World Heritage feature, the eccentric Wonderful Barn and its pair of pigeon houses at Barnhall townland; St Mary’s Church on Main Street; the Toll House on the bridge of Leixlip; two 18th century generals’ houses, Leixlip House and St Catherine’s Park, and the remains of a courtyard brewery operated by Richard Guinness, brother of the famous Arthur Guinness.
Leixlip is old Norse for salmon’s leaping place, the name given to the area by Vikings when they established a settlement said to be near the confluence of the rivers Liffey and Rye in the 9th century. Recently it has been discovered that the area was inhabited 5,500 years ago by stone-age man on the bank of the Liffey in Cooldrinagh, on the southeast side of the town.
The pair of cataracts called Salmon Leap, once a famous tourist attraction, is now gone from view following the installation of a hydroelectric power station in the mid-1940s by the Electricity Supply Board. This event typifies Leixlip history: it has been hit by waves of industrial development. Industrial, and more recently, great residential development has presented challenges for the town’s statutory body and for voluntary groups like the Leixlip Tidy Town Association.
Being close to the capital, Leixlip became a resting place for middle classes and gentry. Having extensive water power, various forms of mills were established: corn, iron, paper, flax, flock, linen-printing and lastly saw mills; these and agriculture provided employment.
The town’s village-centred, built-infrastructure was mostly completed by 1820 and remains essentially thus today, despite the ravages of incessant and frequently insensitive shopping and commercial development this past 40 years.
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周邊交通資訊
66 Bus, Leixlip Louisa Brisge train, airporthopper
The 66 bus stops literally outside our house at stop number 3269 ( Leixlip Louisa Bridge station)