Notable People
Ireland international rugby star Trevor Brennan grew up in Leixlip, and played for the local rugby team Barnhall RFC. David Matthews, who currently holds the Irish record in the 800 metres, grew up in Leixlip and ran for the Leixlip athletic club in his early career. Ireland and Arsenal goalkeeper Emma Byrne grew up in Leixlip and played for Leixlip United. Kerry Gaelic footballer Jack O'Shea played his football with St. Marys, Leixlip. David Geraghty, musician and member of Bell X1, grew up in Leixlip. Former Kildare captain Enda Murphy has represented Ireland in the International Rules Series. Politician and landlord Thomas Conolly (1738–1803) was born in Leixlip.
Archbishop Arthur Price is buried beneath the aisle of St Mary's church, Leixlip. Richard Guinness, co-owner with his brother Arthur of the brewery business in Leixlip, lived on Main St., and was the landlord of the Salmon Leap Inn.
English recording artist, actress and fashion designer Lily Allen lived in Leixlip as a child and attended school there.
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