Aerial view of Leixlip
This picture shows the town of Leixlip in Co. Kildare.
The picture was taken from a helicopter flying over the town in August 2005.
Investigate!
Look above examine the aerial photograph. How many Churches can you see? How many Schools? Can you see any Car parks or Bridges?
Looking at the bridges and rivers in the aerial photograph, can you suggest why it was necessary to bypass Leixlip?
The Course of the River Liffey
Click the speaker icon to hear a voice recording which describes the course of the River Liffey.
Listen carefully and note where the source, the middle reaches and the mouth of the river Liffey are.
