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The Wonderfull Barn

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An 18th-century silo with a very strange and atypical architecture! We love it!






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What to expect?

Leixlip (Léim an Bhradáin in Irish Gaelic) is an industrial town on the outskirts of Dublin. The town is home to a large number of high-tech industrial groups. Located less than 17 kilometers from Dublin, it is one of the economic heartlands of the capital.

History of Leixlip

A Viking town benefiting from Dublin’s influence

Leixlip is said to have been founded by the Vikings in the 8th century. Over time, the town grew under the influence of the Anglo-Norman Invasions, who took possession of Leixlip and undertook numerous enlargements (including the construction of a castle not far from the River Liffey).

In 1750, Arthur Guinness (1725-1803) decided to set up a brewery in Leixlip, making his business one of Ireland’s greatest economic successes.

By the 20th century, Leixlip had become an attractive town for major foreign industrialists wishing to relocate their production. (At the time, Ireland boasted a skilled and inexpensive workforce, as well as a highly attractive tax policy for companies).

Among the major groups, Intel in particular set up shop in Leixlip in 1990, creating over 5,000 jobs. Hewlett-Packard has also set up in Leixlip.

Visit Leixlip and the surrounding area…

An industrial suburb of Dublin…

I might as well warn you: Leixlip is far from being a tourist destination, due to its heavy industrial activity. So don’t be disappointed if the town has few corners or sights to offer visitors: it can even seem a little dull…

Nevertheless, you can wander through the city center, visit the Guinness brewery and stroll along the Liffey and the Royal Canal.

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