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Each year it takes a dedicated team of volunteers to run the festival in a safe and efficient manner. If you would like to help out or find out more please dont hesistate to Contact Us.

Events 2016

Permission has been granted to close the Main Street from Pound Street junction to
the traffic lights at Captain's Hill


On Saturday 4th of June from 1pm-10pm,
On Sunday 5th of June from 1pm-12 midnight.

Arthur Guinness Square (Main Street carpark) is closed from 8am Saturday 4th to 8pm Monday 6th

Events Over the Weekend

June 3rd June 4th June 5th June 6th
This years leaflet (.pdf)

Friday 3rd of June

Festival Opening

Walking Tour of Leixlip, Ryevale Tavern 7.15pm sharp!

Discover Leixlip Challenge

7.30pm - 9pm

2K Run → 10K Bike → 2K Run
Explore some of the trails & sights around Leixlip village & surroundings!

Register Now!
Photo: Grassroots Fitness Bridge

Stages

RUN 2KM

Main St - Silleachain Lane - Avondale - Main St
↓

CYCLE 10KM

Main St - Galvins Cross - Celbridge Rd - Wonderful Barn (***stop for naviagation task***) continue Celbridge Rd - R148 past Garda station, Leixlip Amenities, Intel, enter to Royal canal back to Louisa Bridge, Spa Bath (tbc), continue to village
↓

RUN 2K

Captains Hill, Confey Church, Distillery Lane, Scouts Den – FINISH



Teams of 2 - €30 per team, Teams of 3 - €45 per team, free t-shirt
It is a NOT for profit event. ALL entry fees are invested in First Aid cover, T-shirts, Race Numbers, Posters, Post Race refreshments etc.

Refreshments provided afterwards in Grassroots Garden

Terms

  • *    Race Number collection – Grassroots Fitness
  • *    Meeting area – St Marys Church
  • *    Bike helmet compulsory
  • *    Bike with working brakes
  • *    Bike route includes some off-road trail, hybrid/MTB recommended (road bike ok but caution needed)


Night Out

The Ryevale Car Park
Carnival Rides until late

The Ryevale
MEGA BINGO
€900 in prizes

The Courtyard Hotel
Million Little Gods 7pm - 7.45pm
Otherkin 8pm - 8.45pmpm
The Strypes 9pm - 10.30pm
DJ ´til Late

The Salmon Leap Inn
Cambrian Explosion 6pm - 8pm
Let It Beatles 9pm - Late

Murphys
Big Screen Quiz
Catch The Joker

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Saturday 4th of June

Fun Day Out

Experience the carnival atmosphere on Leixlip´s Main Street from 2pm

Clowns

Stilt Walkers

Fire Eaters, Magic

Punch & Judy Show

Spectacular Funfair

Fun and Games

Cartoon Friends

Selection of craft stalls

Willy McClown


Summer Fair 10.30am

In the grounds of St. Mary’s Church

Tea with homemade cakes, stalls, bric-a-brac, plants, good-as-new books,
Face painting and lots of family fun.

The Salmon Leap Inn
Arthur 3pm - 5pm

Wrestling - 6 contenders battle for triumph
Main Street Car Park



Art Exhibition

Rye Valley Artists
The Mall - All day


Dog Show

Sponsored by Leixlip Veterinary Clinic


Photo: Dog Competition

Entry on day - Excellent prizes


Nightly Pub Entertainment

Murphys
Ben Hammond 6pm - 8pm
The Reflex 10pm

Ryevale Car Park
Carnival Magic

The Ryevale
Well Strung with special guest TONY SAVINO

The Courtyard Hotel
The Klares 6pm - 6.30pm
Picture This 6.45pm - 7.30pm
Hermitage Green 7.45pm - 9pm
Ryan Sheridan 9.15pm - 10.30pm
DJ ´til Late 10.30pm

The Salmon Leap Inn
U2 Tribute - JOSHUA Three 7pm - 9pm
Abba-Esque 10pm - Late

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Sunday 5th of June

Street Entertainment 2pm onwards

Irelands Biggest MAIN STREET Festival

Stilt Walkers

Fire Eaters

Puppet Shows

Clowns

Carnival Rides

Swings

Dancers

Magicians

Selection of craft stalls

Cultures of the World - Dancing and Music


Animal Farm
Main Street Car Park

The Courtyard
Battle of the Bands winner 4.30pm - 5pm
Scoops 5.15pm - 6.30pm
Interskalatic 6.45pm - 7.30pm

Art Exhibition

Rye Valley Artists
The Mall - All day


Wrestling - 6 contenders battle for triumph
Main Street Car Park

The Salmon Leap Inn
Beer Matts 3pm - 5pm

Sunday Night

Car Park/ARTHUR GUINNESS SQUARE

MUSIC: To be announced
9pm


FIREWORKS DISPLAY - 10.30pm

On Liffey banks


St Marys GAA
Teenage Disco 8pm - 11pm
1st & 2nd Years

Nightly Pub Entertainment

The Courtyard Hotel
The Harleys 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow 9pm - 10.30pm
DJ ´til Late 10.30pm

The Ryevale Tavern
The Jazz Freaks 5.30pm
The Rye River Band til Late

Murphys
Austin Carter 6pm - 8pm
Jaker 10pm

The Salmon Leap Inn
Copy Cat Killers 7pm - 9pm
Mac Fleetwood 9.30pm - Late

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Monday 6th of June

Funfair in Arthur Guinness Square 2-6pm

ALL RIDES HALF PRICE


Confey GAA
Senior Match
Confey GAA -V- St Mary´s
Creighton Park

Cullens Extreme Funfair
Ryevale Car Park


Rubber Duck Race
Event organised by San Carlo Parents Association

2pm
Starting Location: Ryevale Nursing home
Ending: Boathouse at back of Main Street Car Park

Ducks are 5 euro to sponsor, available from Parents Association


Pub Entertainment

The Courtyard Hotel
Dance LA 12pm - 3pm
Austin Monks 5.45pm - 6.30pm
Luna Boys 6.45pm - 7.30pm
The Breakers 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Smash Hit´s 90´s Band 9pm - 10.30pm

The Ryevale Tavern
The Jazz Freaks 3pm

The Salmon Leap Inn
MONDAY MADNESS
Kids entertainment & face painting all day
BBQ, Rodeo bull & Much more!
Jaker 3pm - 5pm
The Ross Breen Big Band 5.30pm - Late

Murphys
Foxy Devils Trad Session 7pm - 9pm
Monthly Draw winner announced

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