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Leixlip (Léim an Bhradáin in Irish) is a town in east County Kildare, Republic of Ireland, east of the midlands of Ireland. The town has a growing population more than 20,000, hosting both local workers, and those commuting to Dublin. The placename comes from the Viking Lax Hlaup, which means "leap of the salmon". The name in Irish is also a direct reflection of this. Leixlip is home to facilities of Intel and Hewlett-Packard, as well as being the birthplace of Guinness. Historically, it is the site of a famous battle, in which the Viking King Sitric defeated the Irish King of Leinster in 917.
Local attractions include Leixlip Castle (owned by the Guinness family), and the Wonderful Barn. Facilities in the town include several hotels and pubs. The town is not a major retail centre, but there does exist three supermarkets - a SuperValu, Eurospar, and Lidl.
The town is located just off the M4 motorway, with nearby Lucan located further towards Dublin along the same route. As well as a regular bus service, Leixlip is connected to the Irish railway network on the Dublin–Sligo line. Leixlip is about 20 km from Dublin city.
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