Driving Lessons in Clongriffin
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Total beginner - Clongriffin
First time behind the wheel? Your EDT starts on the wide estate roads in Clongriffin. You build to Main Street and Hole in the Wall Road when you are ready.
Start EDTPretest ready
Test booked? Focused prep on Hole in the Wall Road, the R139 junctions, and the Raheny test centre routes through Clongriffin.
Book Test PrepAutomatic preference
Prefer automatic? Our automatic instructors cover Clongriffin and know the Raheny test routes. No clutch, same roads.
Automatic LessonsDriving in Clongriffin teaches you the hard stuff
Main Street in Clongriffin is new but already busy with DART commuters, apartment traffic, and delivery vans. Hole in the Wall Road is fast and the junction onto it from the new development catches learners off guard. The area is still being built out, so road layouts change and temporary diversions appear without warning.
Nearby Test Centre
Raheny, 5km away (10 mins). Often includes Clongriffin routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Main Street Clongriffin, Hole in the Wall Road, R139, Malahide Road (R107), Belmayne Avenue.
EDT lessons around Clongriffin and Belmayne
Twelve lessons on the roads you use daily. Main Street, Hole in the Wall Road, and the R139 corridor.
L1-2: Car Controls and Positioning
Belmayne Avenue has wide lanes and visitor parking bays that give beginners room to settle in. Shared surface zones nearby introduce pedestrian awareness from the start, so you learn to look ahead before the roads get any busier.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Main Street Clongriffin has on-street parking bays and regular pedestrian crossings near the DART station. These lessons focus on reading what is parked and what is about to pull out, and matching your speed to the stop-start nature of the street.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Father Collins Park sits alongside Hole in the Wall Road and pedestrians cross between the park and the car park. You practise positioning for pedestrian hazards and keeping your observation wide on a road that can tempt you to relax.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Hole in the Wall Road has cycle lanes on both sides and a speed camera zone through the middle section. Sharing the road means keeping a proper distance from cyclists and holding a steady 50 km/h without the lane width pulling you faster.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed Management
The R139 along the southern edge of Clongriffin has fast roundabouts with quick lane decisions. Traffic does not slow down for you here. These lessons build the confidence to commit to your lane and move through at the speed of traffic.
View optionsL11-12: Calm Driving and Night Conditions
The final lessons run the Raheny test centre route from Clongriffin, covering Hole in the Wall Road and the approach through Donaghmede. Calm, consistent driving in daylight and at night so you arrive at the test centre already in the right headspace.
Book nowDriving lessons in Clongriffin, from Main Street to Hole in the Wall Road
Main Street Clongriffin looks calm until you join it at commuter time. DART arrivals empty onto the footpath, delivery vans stop in the parking bays, and the traffic flow at the DART station junction is heavier than the road looks like it should be.
We pick up at Clongriffin DART Station, Clongriffin Town Centre, or Father Collins Park car park. Female instructors are available on request. Manual single lessons are €53.27, or €49 per lesson on the 12-lesson EDT (€587.95 total).
Hole in the Wall Road is long, straight, and flat. GoSafe vans operate regularly and it is easy to creep over 50 km/h. Your instructor will make sure you hold the limit and stay sharp on observation before the speed camera section.
Your test is at Raheny Test Centre on All Saints Park. Automatic single lessons are €61.41, or €54.94 per lesson on the 12-pack (€659.24 total). The 6-lesson manual pack is €52.50 per lesson. Pretest with car hire is €183.63 manual or €193.81 automatic.
Pickup points in Clongriffin
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Clongriffin DART Station
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Clongriffin Town Centre
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Father Collins Park car park
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Belmayne Avenue
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Your home, work, or college
Clongriffin learners who passed at Raheny
My instructor was Richard and I did lessons 3-12 with him. I had a great experience learning with Richie. He is calm, patient and focused on teaching me to drive safely and confidently over trying to rush the process which I really appreciated. I split my lessons between the instructors car and my own and feel confident in my driving now. When I had issues with my log book from my previous instructor, Richie helped me get this resolved and logged all my lessons promptly which can be an issue with other schools/instructors. I would highly recommend anyone to learn with Richie and feel like I got great value for my money working with him and I am now able to drive safely and confidently now.
Nsikak took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. Had my 12 EDT lessons with Andy O’Shea. Being a beginner, he was patient and took me through all the basics with no rush and repeated things if he needed to. His concern was helping me become a safe and competent driver than just ticking test tips and tricks boxes. All round good experience.
Prend took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. Driving lessons - I had lessons with Shane (based in the Rush area) who really knew his stuff and I would highly recommend. He was very friendly and could explain everything in detail and I have since passed my test.
Cian took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. my instructor was Richard and i did all my lessons with him. i now feel extremely confident in my driving skills after my 12 lessons with richard. he doesn’t rush you and is always very calm and understanding during the lessons. i would highly recommend richard to anyone looking to learn how to drive.
Lesson prices for Clongriffin learners
Pay by the lesson or book a full 12-lesson EDT package. No hidden fees.
€53.27 Manual €61.41 Automatic 3 Lessons
€158.17 €52.72/ea Manual €180.57 €60.19/ea Automatic 6 Lessons
€315.01 €52.50/ea Manual €353.71 €58.95/ea Automatic 12 Lessons (Full EDT)
€587.95 €49.00/ea Manual €659.24 €54.94/ea Automatic Pretest (1 hour)
€183.63 Manual €193.81 Automatic
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Pretest Preparation
Once your EDT is complete, book a one-hour pretest lesson to assess your readiness before Raheny test centre.
What people in Clongriffin ask us
How much do driving lessons in Clongriffin cost?
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.
Where will I do my driving test?
Clongriffin learners test at Raheny Test Centre. Test routes come through Hole in the Wall Road and the Clongriffin area. We cover those in your lessons.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Clongriffin?
Yes. We have automatic instructors in the Clongriffin area. Same EDT programme, same local routes.
How do I book driving lessons?
Call us or book online. We will match you with an instructor who knows Clongriffin, Hole in the Wall Road, and the Raheny test routes.
What is the EDT programme?
EDT (Essential Driver Training) is 12 compulsory lessons for learner drivers. It covers hazard awareness, defensive driving, and the skills you need for your driving test.
Pick up at Clongriffin DART Station and get the Raheny test routes covered before your test day.
Or call (01) 902 3100