At the tender age of 27 (!) I decided to take my first foray into learning to drive. After finding…read moreout about DC Driving School through a LivingSocial deal I convinced myself to give them a go and jump right in... "10 lessons please"! It turns out "DC" is Damien Clarke, a real Dub and a really lovely fella who puts the focus on 'giving a lesson on driving, not a lesson on lecturing about driving', and true to his word he had me driving on the open road in lesson one - yikes!. He was always remarkably calm and composed and no amount of my stalling or nearly reversing into oncoming traffic could phase him. Long story short - 10 weeks later I passed on my first attempt - job done! Highly recommended for anyone in South Dublin looking to learn...

On my first lesson with Jackie I knew absolutely nothing about driving! Jackie took me from the…read morevery basics of driving, right through to me test which I passed first time in Jackie's car as I don't have my own. I would 100% recommend 4ward Driving School, Jackie is such a dependable, optimistic and encouraging instructor.

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If I could give 0 or -1 I would. My friend had one, 2hour session with you, Cormac, and he was…read moredisgusted! You slapped, SLAPPED his hand, stopped midway for a smoke break and were screaming at him when giving instructions. That is disgustingly unprofessional and just unbelievable behaviour in general. I guess this may be why you have no reviews but have been in business in 2006. Shame on you!! Please do not book this waste of space individual. There are tons of great, patient driving instructors out there. Don't waste your money here

From the owner: Dublin Driving School provides affordable and expert lessons to those learning to drive in Dublin…read more The driving school is run by Cormac Sheridan who is an industry-recognized senior driving instructor with over a decade of experience. Previously of RAC Ireland, Cormac was and instructor of driving instructors and helped define the standards by which driving school instructors themselves were to be taught, When you take driving lessons with Dublin Driving School, you can be assured that you are getting proper professional instruction by a school which is fully accredited with the Road Safety Authority. You will get the best driving lessons at best prices and you will also feel at ease with a patient, understanding driving instructor. Most of our business comes from referrals from satisfied clients who have passed the driving test, so feel free to check out the customer reviews on our site.

I used RSA when I attempted for my Irish license (mandatory EDT lessons) even though I had license…read morefrom another country. It all comes down to instructors; my instructor for automatic lessons was great; pick up and drop off on time with improvement pointers and guided lessons based on what you need! And I hired them again during the driving test; I feel 125 euro for car hire with 1-2 lessons for the driving test is a bit steep but then every other school is expensive as well. They are a good school for learning lessons though.

I recently passed my driving test and genuinely could not have done it without Kevin's help.It was…read moremy third time to do the test and my first time to have lessons with Kevin. I had taken lessons from two previous instructors before i had sat the test on two previous occassions and did not find either of the instructors as professional, experienced or as helpful as Kevin.I had been driving for years and pisked up so many bad habits. Kevin immediately pin pointed the areas which required work and began focusing on them during each lesson. He covered off on each of the areas he felt I was particulary weak in and worked on them until I was comfortable with each individual area. My confidence was quite low having failed the test on twice before and I honestly thought I was going to fail the tes again. However, Kevins tactical approach, encouragement and guidance gave me the confidence I needed to pass the exam. His knowledge of the area and relaxed manner made everything so simple and his tips definitely worked. I would reccomend Kevin to anybody who wants to pass the test first time round. If I had found Kevin first time around I know that I would have passed the test on my first attempt. So on that note I want to say a HUGE thank you to Kevin and hope many new applicants awaiting confirmation of their test go to you Kevin. I promise you will NOT regret it. Claire from Kildare

I have had a terrible experience with one of the instructors from Irish School of motoring. During…read moreone of my classes, the ISM instructor got out of the car and started arguing with a cyclist. It raised to the point that he threw the cyclists phone and bicycle away. Not only this, but I have had scheduled classes and a test the following week. The instructor didn't bother to show up to any of them. I rang ISM and complained about this. They said they will resolve this issue and offer me a refund. It's been weeks now and I still haven't received my money back. The instructor is still on the road, teaching people. PICK A DIFFERENT COMPANY This company has zero respect towards you and your money.

The Irish School of Motoring in Ranelagh is a professionally run service, offering driving lessons…read moreand pre-test lessons. You can choose to take the lessons in a car that they provide (€40 per hour), or in your own car (€2 cheaper). I had taken 6 private lessons with a private instructor that I found cheaply over the internet, and failed my first test. As the lessons had been pre-booked, I couldn't change instructor. Booking lessons through ISM means you can change tutor if you find the one you are with doesn't suit. I took 2 lessons with Sean in ISM before my second test, and passed with just one minor fault. He was clear and concise in his instructions, but I think he is very popular, so you may need to book a few days in advance. The only negative thing is the location of the school - amazingly they have no parking facilities. I had to chase the clampers away when I parked around the corner for 2 minutes to collect my instructor, and apparently people are given parking tickets here all the time.

I've just done my driving test and passed first time around thanks to Airport Driving School and…read moreRoss. Can't praise him enough for being so patient with a nervous first time driver. (should be a life coach). I'm dyslexic so the fact that he would actually draw out where I was going wrong and the correct way was extremely helpful to me. a picture is worth a thousand words. Yes it's expensive but worth every penny! You can't go wrong with them

I have been absolutely scammed by these people. everything cost an absolute bomb, to even look at…read moreone of there instructors will set you back. They say they will pass you guaranteed which is a lie and they say they will allow you to use a car of theres which is another lie, everytime they want to let you "use" there car they will have to "asses" you which will cost another 2 hour lesson, rental of a car and rental of a driving instructor. please pleas please listen to me when i say do not use this company.

I just finished a "Familiarization" course with the Irish School of Motoring, a nationally…read morerecognized school. There was no problem setting up the course with Joanne remotely from California so I could complete it during my short Dublin visit. After several near-death experiences during previous Irish motoring holidays, I figured I'd better take some lessons for my safety and others. Adam Mietus provided me with a very relaxed, courteous, and comprehensive course customized to address my personal driving needs. Whenever I tended to go astray, Adam would politely reach over to the wheel and add a little of his driving from the passenger's seat. You can't go wrong with that. I completed the course with handy tips that I'm sure will save my life and that of others. The Irish School of Motoring is the best bet for the caring tourist who wants the best for his driving experience in Ireland.

What a shame, I am so happy with my driving instructor but dealing with lesson arrangements and…read moreconfirmations is a nightmare and utter frustration. There is no visible schedule of available appointments, all goes by email, tonnes of unnecessary back and forth and follow ups, complete non-sense... with all the free scheduling applications out there these folks just couldn't yet figure it out how to make this really simple process efficient and painless for everyone!

Save your money you won't learn to drive with this school. I was lucky to get 1 hour lesson a week…read moredespite paying for 12 lessons up front then every time without fail they changed the time of the lesson the day before and asked me to go to the office to meet the instructor although they advertise that they pick you up and bring you home.My friend has also had nothing but trouble getting a lesson from them she got 1 lesson in 3 weeks and the next 1 was cancelled because "the car was being serviced" when she rang the following week she was told the car was still not available and they would ring her back. Surprise surprise she got no call.

It's difficult to rate ISM, because I can't compare it to other driving schools. But here's my…read moreopinion on how I was looked after here. I have used only training ground area as I was getting my IBT done (motorcycle A license). Let's start from instructor. John is his name. He's gas, I'm telling you. Loads of fun, knows a lot of stuff (regarding motorbikes, safety and road rules). Instructor was reasonable, and if you do something not perfectly, he'll try to make you do it until you get it right. If you already know or have experience, he will recognize that and won't waste time practicing something that you are already good at and proved it to him. Training ground is not as big as I'd like, but it does the job. You wouldn't go into the third gear (with motorbike) there. Office is a little hut with toilet and kitchen, if you need. It is well heated, was never cold. One strong point for IBT course - cheapest price without discount I managed to find in Dublin (€475, modules 1, 3 & 5). Got to ride two different bikes: Kawasaki ER-5 and Suzuki Bandit (63 kw, 2013). Great experience. Good bikes. Protective clothes they provide are okay. Not new anymore, but does the job. There're different sizes of clothes and helmets to fit you right.

Worst experience with them Worst experience with them . I…read morebooked my pretest lesson in drogheda ,their rates were higher compared to others in drogheda. Paid 110€ and the old guy jad no clue what he is here for. Conor was the name of tge guy it was an hour before my test and i wanted to cry. Useless and clueless. Finished lesson 20 mints prior to the time and i didnt ask to continue as i know its the waste. Payment was made in advance. If you dont want to waste your hard earned money dont go with conor. He should retire now. I was only asking him can we do 3 points turn or reverse and roundabouts,he seemed like he was there to just sit in the car for nothing. Wish i could complain and get refund

As a charity ChildVision do a lot of amazing things, thankfully we as a family don't need to avail…read moreof this. Their campus has a lot for everyone else too though; from horse riding to a garden centre with a nice cafe and lots of animals to see thrown into the mix it makes for a very pleasant couple of hours wandering around. You can buy bottles of feed for the goats and doves, the goats are hilarious, particularly when they see food in our hands. I'd have spent our entire time with them if I could.

What a beautiful day in some beautiful surroundings! It was the Childvision Garden Party, an…read moreexcellent fundraising event for the school for the partially sighted children. There were bouncy castles, lego tables, puppet shows, art table, play around, pony rides, BBQ, Ice-creams....to name but a few!! The crowds there were a highlight to the fantastic facilities available here to the pupils in the school, their families and the visitors! This place is definitely worst a visit!! great family day out.