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Leixlip Confey is a
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in the north-eastern corner of County Kildare,
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Leixlip Leixlip ( or ; , IPA: 宭什e藧m什蓹n藸藞w删藸ad酞藸a藧n什 is a town in north-east County Kildare, Ireland. Its location on the confluence of the River Liffey and the Rye Water has marked it as a frontier town historically: on the border betwee ...
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commuter route.


Location and access

The station lies at the Captain's Hill end of Leixlip, north of the town centre, and is on the R149 regional road.


Facilities

The station has around 40 paid parking spaces, is wheelchair accessible and has two ticket vending machines.


History

The station was opened on 2 July 1990 as a single platform halt with a portable cabin used as an office. It was upgraded in the early 2000s following a major upgrade of the Western Commuter line.


See also

*
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References


External links


Irish Rail Leixlip (Confey) Station Website
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