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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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Street Lamps as EV Chargers? How European Cities Are Solving Ireland's Charging Crisis
Prague is turning street lamps into EV chargers, and it costs a fraction of building new infrastructure from scratch. Here's why Irish towns should be paying very close attention.
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The Hidden Cost of In-Car Ads: Why Your BMW's New Startup Screen Matters to All Drivers
Your new BMW's startup screen might be showing you more than the time and temperature. Manufacturers are quietly building the infrastructure for in-car advertising, and Irish drivers are about to feel it in their privacy, their focus, and their resale value.
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Battery Boom in North Africa: How Morocco's New Factory Could Impact Irish EV Prices
A €100 million battery factory in Morocco sounds like someone else's news. It isn't. Here's what it means for the price of your next EV in Ireland.
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How Falling Fuel Prices Are Affecting the New Car Market: Petrol vs Electric in 2026
Petrol dipped below €1.70 in parts of Ireland this summer, and suddenly every EV sales pitch got a little harder to make. Here's whether cheaper fuel is actually slowing the switch, or just making buyers ask better questions.
Car News
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The latest news from Ireland's motor industry: new models, regulations, and market trends.
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Why the Petrol Hatchback Isn't Dead Yet: The Seat Ibiza vs Budget EVs for Irish Buyers
The Seat Ibiza still makes a fierce amount of sense for Irish buyers in 2024, even as budget EVs muscle in on its territory. Here's the honest case for going old-school.
- 1 Fleet Operators: Why Preventative Servicing Could Save You Thousands as Fuel Prices Spike
- 2 The New Generation of Affordable EVs: Is the €28k Hyundai Ioniq 3 a Game-Changer for Irish Buyers?
- 3 Is Methanol the Dark Horse That Could Beat EVs in Ireland? What Horse Powertrain's New Tech Means for You
- 4 The PHEV Goldilocks Zone: Why Mid-Range Hybrids Are About to Dominate Irish Driveways
Electric & Green
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EVs, charging networks, and sustainable motoring in Ireland.
electric green
Is Your Old Car Actually Worse for the Planet Than an EV? The Irish Driver's Guide to the Real Numbers
Your 2015 diesel might be costing the planet more than you think, but the numbers on EVs aren't as clean as the brochures suggest either. Here's what Irish drivers actually need to know before making the switch.
electric green
Could Ireland Follow Wales? The Case for Giving EV Charging Points a Tax Break
Wales just gave EV charger operators ten years of rates relief. Ireland is still thinking about it. Here's why that gap matters every time you're hunting for a working charge point.
electric green
EV Charging While You Wait: How Irish Motorway Services Are Catching Up (And Where They're Still Behind)
Ireland's motorway charging network has come a long way since the dark days of a single 50kW unit and a prayer. But "catching up" and "good enough" are still two very different things.
Road Trips
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The best driving routes and destinations across Ireland.
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Festival Season Driving: How to Reach Electric Picnic 2026 Without Running Out of Battery
Electric Picnic 2026 is 100km from Dublin. Your EV's real-world range might be less than you think. Here's how to get there, charge up, and not spend the weekend in a ditch outside Stradbally.
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The Electric Road Trip Revolution: Can You Actually Drive an EV Around Ireland Without Range Anxiety?
The world's cities are swapping diesel for electric, but can you actually drive an EV from Dublin to Dingle without white-knuckling it past every charging station? We tested the routes, mapped the gaps, and gave you the honest answer.
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The Irish West Coast Loop: A Hybrid SUV Test Drive That Actually Makes Sense (Jeep Avenger 4xe Tested)
We took the Jeep Avenger 4xe on a proper west coast loop, Galway to Kerry, to find out if a plug-in hybrid finally makes more sense than a full EV on Irish roads. Turns out, it does.
Everything you need to know about learning to drive in Ireland: learner permits, test prep, and tips for new drivers.
- New Driver? Why Your First Insurance Quote Is Probably £500 More Than It Should Be
- Your First Year as a Learner Driver: The Complete Insurance & Costs Reality Check
- Learning to Drive in 2026: How EV Training Should Change What Learners Are Actually Taught
- What Driving Lessons in Swords Cost in 2026, and How to Get Your Money's Worth
Essential Driver Training: your complete guide to Ireland's mandatory 12-lesson programme.
- Learner Driver Insurance: The Costly Mistake You're Making Before Your Practical Test
- The EDT Skills Your Insurance Company Wishes You'd Take
- EV Charging Network Drama: What the Source-Siemens Partnership Means for Irish Drivers
- How Global Battery Shortages Could Hit Your Next Used EV Purchase in Ireland
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The freshest stories across every section.
road trips
Festival Season Driving: How to Reach Electric Picnic 2026 Without Running Out of Battery
Electric Picnic 2026 is 100km from Dublin. Your EV's real-world range might be less than you think. Here's how to get there, charge up, and not spend the weekend in a ditch outside Stradbally.
features
Street Lamps as EV Chargers? How European Cities Are Solving Ireland's Charging Crisis
Prague is turning street lamps into EV chargers, and it costs a fraction of building new infrastructure from scratch. Here's why Irish towns should be paying very close attention.
car news
Why the Petrol Hatchback Isn't Dead Yet: The Seat Ibiza vs Budget EVs for Irish Buyers
The Seat Ibiza still makes a fierce amount of sense for Irish buyers in 2024, even as budget EVs muscle in on its territory. Here's the honest case for going old-school.
electric green
Is Your Old Car Actually Worse for the Planet Than an EV? The Irish Driver's Guide to the Real Numbers
Your 2015 diesel might be costing the planet more than you think, but the numbers on EVs aren't as clean as the brochures suggest either. Here's what Irish drivers actually need to know before making the switch.