Driving Lessons in Balgriffin
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Driving in Balgriffin teaches you the hard stuff
Nearby Test Centre
Raheny, 5km away (11 mins). Often includes Balgriffin routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Balgriffin Road, Malahide Road (R107), Belcamp Lane, Hole in the Wall Road, R139 (Clarehall to M1 link).
Your 12 EDT hours in Balgriffin, covering the lanes and the dual carriageway
Every session logged from Balgriffin Road to the R139 roundabouts, Raheny routes covered throughout
L1-2: Car Controls and Positioning
Balgriffin Road is the starting point. No footpaths, pedestrians on the road, and hedgerows limiting your sightlines. Slow speed, careful observation, and correct road positioning from the very first lesson.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Hole in the Wall Road is long and straight with cycle lanes on both sides. You practise direction changes at moderate speed, signalling correctly, and managing the road width with cycle traffic present.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Belcamp Lane runs past Belcamp College with tight bends and hedgerow blind spots. You learn hazard identification at low speed on a road that punishes poor positioning.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Malahide Road (R107) is dual carriageway with fast-moving vehicles and multiple filter lanes. Joining from side roads, lane changes, and pedestrian crossings are the main challenges across these two lessons.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed
R139 from Clarehall towards the M1 junction has multiple roundabouts in quick succession. Lane discipline through each one, correct exit signals, and building speed between them without losing concentration.
View optionsL11-12: Calm and Night Driving
Evening sessions from Clarehall Shopping Centre through Malahide Road and into the Raheny test centre routes. Mock test run on lesson 12 covering the standard Raheny examiner route from start to finish.
Book nowDriving lessons in Balgriffin, from Belcamp Lane to Malahide Road
Balgriffin Road is a narrow country-style lane with no footpaths in sections. Pedestrians walk on the road itself. That is lesson one material in Balgriffin, low speed with real consequences for poor observation. From there your instructor builds you to the Malahide Road and the R139. Pickups at Clarehall Shopping Centre car park or Father Collins Park.
Manual lessons are €53.27 single, €52.50 per lesson on a 6-pack, or €49 per lesson on a 12-pack. Automatic lessons are €61.41 single or €54.94 per lesson on a 12-pack. Full EDT is €587.95 for manual or €659.24 for automatic.
Pretest with car hire is €183.63 in manual and €193.81 in automatic. Balgriffin learners test at Raheny Test Centre, 11 minutes away, with Swords as a secondary option at 18 minutes.
Female instructors are available on request. The R139 sequence from Clarehall to the M1 junction is covered in depth before test day because the roundabout runs are a common feature of both the Raheny and Swords test routes.
Pickup points in Balgriffin
Balgriffin learners on getting through Raheny Test Centre
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Lesson prices for Balgriffin, fixed rate and no surprises
Pay by the lesson or book a full 12-lesson EDT package. No hidden fees.
| Package | Manual | Automatic |
|---|---|---|
| Single Lesson | €53.27 | €61.41 |
| 3 Lessons | €158.17€52.72/ea | €180.57€60.19/ea |
| 6 Lessons | €315.01€52.50/ea | €353.71€58.95/ea |
| 12 Lessons (Full EDT) | €587.95€49.00/ea | €659.24€54.94/ea |
| Pretest (1 hour) | €183.63 | €193.81 |
Driving lesson FAQs in Balgriffin
Manual lessons start at €49 per hour when you book the 12-lesson EDT package, or €53.27 for a single lesson. Automatic lessons start at €54.94 per hour (12-pack) or €61.41 for a single lesson.
Balgriffin learners test at Raheny Test Centre. Test routes come through the Malahide Road corridor. We cover those routes in your lessons.
Yes. We have automatic instructors in the Balgriffin area. Same EDT programme, same routes along Malahide Road and Belcamp Lane.
Call us or book online. We will match you with an instructor who knows the Balgriffin roads and the Raheny test routes.
EDT (Essential Driver Training) is 12 compulsory lessons for learner drivers. It covers hazard awareness, defensive driving, and the skills you need to pass your test.