Harpur Lane

Leixlip, Co. Kildare

Harpur Lane offers residents a unique community experience, blending modern living with the charm of Leixlip’s rich history. Located close to the vibrant Leixlip village, with scenic views of the River Liffey and expansive green areas, Harpur Lane provides an ideal balance of nature and convenience. Its thoughtfully designed homes, including spacious family houses and contemporary apartments, encourage a strong sense of neighbourliness. With a focus on fostering connection and a family-friendly environment, Harpur Lane is a place where residents can enjoy a close-knit community and the comforts of modern living.
With 95% of residents knowing at least one neighbour, and many familiar with more than five households, Harpur Lane demonstrates strong community connections.

“It’s important to get people socialising; otherwise, you end up feeling lonely, even when living next to other people.”

Luiza, resident at Harpur Lane

Programme Structure
1. Get to Know Your Neighbours Event

The Harpur Lane Coffee Social was a vibrant community gathering, attracting around 70 residents. Some of them stayed for the full two hours despite rainy weather in the latter half. The event fostered strong connections, with residents enjoying multiple hot drinks from Joanna’s Beanery coffee van and children particularly engaged with games like the velcro bullseye. Residents expressed enthusiasm for future Cairn-sponsored events, including intercultural gatherings. Nick proposed a neighbourhood board game night, and Zula suggested a food-sharing event with cooking demos. Feedback highlighted the positive setup, friendly atmosphere, and the idea of integrating event updates sub-group into the existing WhatsApp group. Overall, the event was a success, showcasing the community’s desire for connection and collaboration.

2. Community Led Street Party

In June 2025, Harpur Lane residents came together for a vibrant summer Street Party, with around 80 neighbours joining throughout the afternoon. Despite a rainy start, the event soon filled with energy—families enjoyed a magician’s performance, children got creative at the arts and crafts table, and everyone shared food, quizzes, and laughter. A highlight was singing Happy Birthday to a neighbour celebrating her 40th, followed by cake for all.

The day was a true team effort, from set-up to clean-up, with residents pitching in at every stage. New friendships were made, teenagers who had only recently moved to Ireland felt warmly welcomed, and even a soon-to-arrive resident joined in to meet future neighbours. The strong turnout and enthusiasm sparked conversations about forming a Residents’ Association, with several neighbours keen to take the next step – organising the Open Meeting.

This Street Party showed the best of Harpur Lane’s community spirit—joyful, welcoming, and ready to grow stronger together.

3. Residents' Association Workshop
The Harpur Lane Residents’ Association Workshop brought together 14 adults and 6 kids for an afternoon of learning, discussion, and planning. Neighbours explored what a Residents’ Association could mean for their estate, with plenty of questions about how it differs from the OMC. The atmosphere was positive, with residents sharing ideas, clearing up confusion, and showing a real interest in working together. By the end, the group decided to design a leaflet to explain the RA and gather wider support before setting up an official meeting. Several residents volunteered to take on tasks like leaflet design, printing, and distribution. The workshop sparked great energy, with many keen to keep momentum going while also wanting more social events to bring neighbours together.
4. Neighbourhood Events Workshop

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5. Graduation Event

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