Irish Motor News, Driving Tips & Learner Guides
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Local guides worth your time, pinned to the top.
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What Driving Lessons in Swords Cost in 2026, and How to Get Your Money's Worth
Driving lessons in Swords will cost you more than you think and less than you'll waste if you go in blind. Here's what 2026 prices actually look like and how to spend every euro wisely.
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The Swords Roundabouts That Catch Learners Out (and How to Nail Them)
Swords has roundabouts that eat learner drivers for breakfast. Here's how to survive the Pavilions, Airside and the M1 interchange without breaking a sweat or a give-way rule.
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Which Driving Test Centre Do Swords Learners Use? Routes, Waiting Times and What to Expect
Swords has no driving test centre. Here's where local learners actually end up, how long they're waiting, and what the routes will throw at them.
Features
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Opinion, long reads, and the interesting side of Irish motoring.
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How Ireland Built a Motorway Network in Barely Twenty Years
Ireland had almost no motorways in 1990. Twenty years later, it had a national network. Here's how that actually happened, and why some parts of the country are still waiting.
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Why Ireland's Brightest Young Racing Driver Is Only 17: The Story Behind the Billy Coleman Award
Oisín McShane is 17, from a small corner of Ireland, and just got nominated for the most prestigious young driver award in the country. Here's why the Billy Coleman Award matters more than any UK equivalent.
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Howth to the Wild Atlantic Way: Why Your Petrol Car Has Only 18 Months Left as Ireland's Default Holiday Machine
The petrol road trip isn't dead yet. But it's on borrowed time, and the clock is moving faster than most Irish drivers realise.
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Switching Car Insurer in Ireland Without Losing Your No Claims Bonus
Your insurer is banking on you being too lazy to switch. Here's how to take your no claims bonus and walk, without losing a penny or a year of discount.
Car News
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The latest news from Ireland's motor industry: new models, regulations, and market trends.
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Porsche's New AI Infotainment System Arrives in Ireland: Can Luxury Tech Actually Make Safer Drivers?
Porsche's AI-powered PCM infotainment has landed in Ireland, and it's genuinely clever. But clever tech in a moving car cuts both ways.
- 1 Geely and Leapmotor Are Here: How Chinese EVs Are About to Shake Up Your Insurance Quotes
- 2 Petrol vs Diesel vs Hybrid in Ireland: Which Is Cheapest Over Five Years?
- 3 The Button Backlash: Why Irish Drivers Are Rejecting Touchscreen-Only Dashboards
- 4 Hyundai Ioniq 3 vs Renault 5 vs BYD Dolphin Surf: Which Small EV Suits Irish Roads?
Electric & Green
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EVs, charging networks, and sustainable motoring in Ireland.
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Volkswagen's Five New Electric Models for 2027: Which One Actually Makes Sense for Irish Roads
VW is rolling out five new electric models for 2027, but Irish roads, Irish weather, and Ireland's still-patchy charging network don't care about Stuttgart press releases. Here's which one actually earns its place on your driveway.
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The Cheapest Electric Cars in Ireland for 2026, Ranked by What You Actually Pay
The SEAI grant is still alive, but the sticker price is only half the story. Here's what you'll actually hand over for Ireland's cheapest new EVs in 2026, and where the small print bites.
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Electric vs. Petrol: The Real Cost Per KM for Irish Drivers in 2024
We've crunched the real numbers on what Irish drivers actually spend per kilometre in 2024, and the EV advantage is real but far messier than the brochures let on.
Road Trips
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The best driving routes and destinations across Ireland.
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Single-Track Roads and Passing Places: A Survival Guide for the Scottish Highlands
Single-track roads in the Scottish Highlands aren't complicated. They just punish anyone who treats them like a normal road.
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The Beara Peninsula Loop: Why This Drive Beats the Ring of Kerry Without the Coach Parties
The Ring of Kerry gets the postcards and the coach parties. The Beara Peninsula gets the actual drivers.
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The Howth Head Loop: Why This Coastal Drive Is Better Than Any Tour Bus Route
The Howth Head drive is 20 minutes from Dublin city centre, costs nothing to do, and beats any tour bus route on the peninsula hands down. Here's how to do it properly.
Everything you need to know about learning to drive in Ireland: learner permits, test prep, and tips for new drivers.
- Your First Drive in the Dark: A Night Driving Guide for Learner Drivers
- Driving Test Questions: What the Examiner Will Ask You Before and During the Drive
- Learning in a Tesla-Era Garage: Why Your Driving Instructor Needs Retraining Before Your Test
- Driving Lessons in Blanchardstown: Mastering Dublin 15 From the N3 to Mulhuddart
Essential Driver Training: your complete guide to Ireland's mandatory 12-lesson programme.
- The NCT Checklist 2026: What Garages Aren't Telling You About Winter Failures
- Your First Year Costs Explained: What New Car Buyers Don't Budget For
- Should Learner Drivers Buy Their Own Insurance or Stick With a Parent's Policy?
- The Hidden Cost of Learning to Drive: Why New Drivers Need More Than Just Insurance
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The freshest stories across every section.
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How Ireland Built a Motorway Network in Barely Twenty Years
Ireland had almost no motorways in 1990. Twenty years later, it had a national network. Here's how that actually happened, and why some parts of the country are still waiting.
features
Why Ireland's Brightest Young Racing Driver Is Only 17: The Story Behind the Billy Coleman Award
Oisín McShane is 17, from a small corner of Ireland, and just got nominated for the most prestigious young driver award in the country. Here's why the Billy Coleman Award matters more than any UK equivalent.
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Your First Drive in the Dark: A Night Driving Guide for Learner Drivers
The first time you drive in the dark, everything familiar becomes slightly strange. Here's how to practise it properly before it catches you out.
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Howth to the Wild Atlantic Way: Why Your Petrol Car Has Only 18 Months Left as Ireland's Default Holiday Machine
The petrol road trip isn't dead yet. But it's on borrowed time, and the clock is moving faster than most Irish drivers realise.