Getting back into fishing, need advice on trout/salmon near Dublin

Hi All,

I used to go fishing all the time when I was a teenager, loved it, but I haven't fished at all in over ten years now. I used to fish for trout and salmon in Kerry rivers, as well as the stocked rainbow trout lakes in Kerry/Cork. Mostly fly but sometimes worms.

I now live in Dublin, I still have all the gear, including what was a relatively expensive spin rod, and I'd love to get back into it again. I'll have to put new line on my reels and get a few bits and pieces but I'm pretty much good to go! I've had a look on the internet on where to go in counties surrounding Dublin. But I think a bit of knowledgeable local advice might be much better!

I guess the gentlest way back would be some trout lakes, within maybe an hour or so drive from Dublin, where you can get by with wellies rather than waders. By the way, I used to use bubble and fly with a spinning rod rather than a proper fly rod, not sure if anywhere with fly permits would be funny about that? (I've only tried a fly rod a few times and got frustrated at not being able to cast very far!) Any advice very welcome.

Thanks
Steve