Every road type, straight from the village
From Clonsilla’s village core and canal-side roads to the estates around Ongar and the wide roads of Dublin 15 — a genuinely varied training ground.
Driving lessons in Clonsilla
Learn to drive in Clonsilla with two local instructors.
EDT, pre-test preparation and refresher lessons across Clonsilla and west Dublin — with pickup from your home, school or workplace. Two automatic instructors, so you usually get an earlier start date.
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Lessons built around Clonsilla's roads
Modern roads and big roundabouts
Rail-commuter village driving, school-run traffic, then the N3 and M50 junctions when you’re ready — all within minutes of home.
Two automatic instructors
Tudor and Liam both teach in automatic cars: no clutch, no gears, less to think about — and two diaries to choose from means shorter waiting times.
Test preparation
From Clonsilla to test day.
Clonsilla learners usually test at Mulhuddart, minutes away — our instructors know the local routes and prepare you on the exact roads you'll be tested on. Read the full test day guide.
Prices
Lesson prices in Clonsilla
Simple pricing, no hidden extras. Packages available — just ask.
2h EDT driving lesson
from €100
Counts as 2 EDT sessions towards your 12. Pickup anywhere in Clonsilla.
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from €100
Mock test and fault correction — including practice near your test centre.
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from €50
One-to-one learner or refresher lesson in Clonsilla.
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Common questions
Driving lessons in Clonsilla — FAQ
Do you do EDT lessons in Clonsilla?
Yes. We deliver all 12 EDT lessons in Clonsilla and across west Dublin in automatic cars, signed off on the RSA portal. A two-hour lesson counts as two EDT sessions and costs from €100.
Do you collect from home or the shopping centre in Clonsilla?
Yes. Yes. Lessons can start from your home, school or workplace anywhere in Clonsilla, and we also cover Ongar, Clonsilla, Castleknock, Mulhuddart and Tyrrelstown.
Which test centre do learners from Clonsilla use?
Clonsilla learners usually test at Mulhuddart, which is right on the doorstep. Both of our local instructors know the test roads very well.
Do you teach manual in Clonsilla?
Both Clonsilla instructors teach in automatic cars. Automatic is a great choice for a simpler, less stressful start — though note an automatic-only licence does not cover manual cars. If you need manual, contact us and we'll advise on the nearest option.
Ready to start?
Book your first lesson in Clonsilla.
Use the booking form and choose "West Dublin / Dublin 15" — we'll match you with whichever local instructor can start you soonest. Or call Tudor on 087 341 7401 or Liam on 087 811 5075. See all our areas and instructors.
Learning to drive in Clonsilla — the practical details
Most learners from Clonsilla sit their driving test at Mulhuddart test centre. We prepare you on the actual test routes, and after any test you can run your result sheet through our free result analyser to see exactly what to fix.
Tudor and Liam both teach in Dublin 15 — manual and automatic are both available depending on instructor.
Lessons here are driven on the same roundabouts, link roads and estates the testers use, so the test route feels familiar.