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Leixlip |
Rye Walk – Rye Bridge to Louisa Valley |
The Rye Walk is a scenic, historic walking route in Leixlip, County Kildare that is part of the Leixlip Heritage Trail. It follows the Royal Canal Towpath between Louisa Bridge and the Ryewater Aqueduct. Features include the Leixlip Waterfall and the remains of the 1790s Leixlip Spa. It passes near the Ryevale Distillery Building. |
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Leixlip |
William Roantree Park |
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Leixlip |
St Catherines Park |
St. Catherine's Park in Leixlip/Lucan is a sprawling 200-acre public park featuring scenic River Liffey walks, extensive woodland trails, and, notably, a resident herd of buffalo. Key amenities include a large children’s playground, a fenced dog park, a BMX track, and numerous sports pitches, making it a popular, versatile recreational space. Its origins date back to 1219 when Anglo-Normans founded a priory for the Order of St. Victor. It evolved from a medieval monastery into a 18th-century private estate, eventually becoming a public park in the 1990s. |
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Leixlip |
Silleachain Lane |
Silleachain Lane is a historic, steep lane located in Leixlip, County Kildare, that runs alongside the Silleachain Stream. It is a cul-de-sac that once served as the main road to Dunboyne, featuring notable historical sites like the Black Castle and serving as a local access, biodiversity, and amenity area.
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