The ‘River Liffey’ in County Kildare is merely an hour’s drive from the Dunlaoghrie ferry terminal and abounds with ‘Trout’. The fishing can only be described as phenomenal given the right conditions, it is very good in poor conditions hence the reason for choosing this venue.

A small party of (three) is catered for and you make your own way to Corwen or Holyhead where you will meet up with Gwilym. The ‘Stena Line' ferry will take you across the Irish Sea to either Dublin or Dunlaoghrie

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UPDATE 22ND APRIL 2006

Three anglers spent four days on the 'Liffey' this past week and whilst we caught fish every day it was not until Friday 21st that the river came alive with a major hatch of Iron Blues mixed with some small chironomids, the rise of 'trout' was phenomenal, has to be seen to be believed. Anyhow we took 81 trout for the four days between us, measuring between 20 and 30cm, here's a couple of pictures.

PAUL AINSWORTH WITH A NICE FISH. AND A CLOSE UP, 'BEAUTIFUL COLOURS'

DYLAN ROBERTS ENJOYED HIMSELF SO MUCH IN 2005 HE CAME BACK ON ANOTHER TRIP

AND A CLOSE UP

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2008 (PLEASE ENSURE TO ENQUIRE AND BOOK EARLY)

A trip in mid April 2008 for the 'Iron Blue Hatch', is exceptional sport especially so in broken weather.

SOME REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS VISITS. UPDATE 19TH MARCH 2006 Just had four days on the Liffey in cold windy conditions, Large Dark Olives were hatching as were small chironomids, had bags of 15,22,5,9 without much effort, some taking a size 22 black 'F' fly , fish were smutting in places especially in the suds coming down in the sheltered locations.The river is absolute 'MAGIC'. UPDATE 7TH MAY 2005 ON THE FOUR DAY TRIP.

THE LIFFEY WAS IN FLOOD ON TUESDAY 3RD MAY AND FISHING WAS DIFFICULT,WEDNESDAY PROVED A LITTLE BETTER THE BROKEN WEATHER PRODUCED A GREAT HATCH OF 'IRON BLUES' AND SHOWED A MAGICAL RISE OF FISH, WE CAUGHT AND RELEASED 41 TROUT BETWEEN 8" AND 12" THAT DAY,ON SIZE 18 AND 20 IMMITATIONS, THURSDAY PROVED MORE DIFFICULT AS THERE WAS A STRONG DOWNSTREAM WIND, BUT WE DID MANAGE ANOTHER 19 FOR THE DAY, MAINLY TO OLIVE EMERGER PATTERNS. THE WIND MELLOWED ON THE FRIDAY AND JUST BEFORE WE LEFT AT 1PM WE SAW ANOTHER GREAT RISE OF FISH, WE MANAGED 7 IN ABOUT 1/2 AN HOUR, AGAIN ON OLIVE PATTERNS.....NEXT TRIP WILL BE WHEN THE 'BLUE WINGED OLIVES' APPEAR IN LATE JUNE EARLY JULY...IF YOU FANCY A 'FOUR DAY BREAK' THEN DO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME AND I WILL ARRANGE IT FOR YOU.

You will need Chest Waders 8 / 9’ 4/5/6 weight rod , Reel floating line ,4lb nylon, flies 14 to 22 Dries and Nymphs,. Landing net. Waterproofs, Suitable clothing to suit weather conditions, Polaroid Glasses, Cap, Self Inflating Life Jacket (Compulsory).

This is a relaxed, catch and release, fishing break and flexible to suit your individual needs, although run to the standards of the 'Hardy Flyfishing School' by a Hardy Academy member.The use of the Lesiure facilities at ‘The Gables’ is included as is all travelling / meals /fishing permit/ tuition / guiding.

(Individuals or couples can be catered for, please enquire re prices)

Enquiries to Gwilym Hughes at 01490 412731 or email: ghughes2@btinternet.com

Email : Gwilym Hughes