Irish Driving Test Centre Locations

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61 centres

Carlow

Carlow

Located in County Carlow, this center tests drivers on a mix of urban streets and regional roads like the R448. It serves as a key testing hub for the South East region.

Pass: 56.9% Wait: 10-12 weeks
6 Community Routes

Carlow (Talbot Hotel)

Carlow

A temporary RSA facility established at the Talbot Hotel to handle high demand in the Carlow area. Its routes often include residential estates and busy hotel entrance junctions.

Pass: 61.5% Wait: 9 weeks
5 Community Routes

Cavan (Cavan Crystal Hotel)

Cavan

Situated on the outskirts of Cavan Town at the Cavan Crystal Hotel, this center features routes involving the busy N3 dual carriageway and local town traffic.

Pass: 59.2% Wait: 11 weeks
5 Community Routes

Shannon

Clare

Operating from Treacy's Oakwood Hotel in County Clare, this center is known for its proximity to Shannon Airport and numerous roundabouts.

Pass: 55.6% Wait: 9 weeks
6 Community Routes

Ennis

Clare

The primary testing center for County Clare, located at the New Government Offices. It tests drivers on the complex street layouts of Ennis town and the Kilrush Road.

Pass: 57.0% Wait: 10 weeks
8 Community Routes

Kilrush

Clare

Based at the Kilrush Golf & Sports Clubhouse, this center offers a more rural testing environment in West Clare with routes along the Ennis Road.

Pass: 59.6% Wait: 12 weeks
5 Community Routes

Wilton (Cork)

Cork

One of Cork City's busiest centers, Wilton is notorious for long wait times and complex multi-lane roundabouts near the CUH hospital.

Pass: 44.4% Wait: 30 weeks
12 Community Routes

Mallow

Cork

Located at the Cork Racecourse, the Mallow center involves testing on national primary routes and residential areas within this major North Cork market town.

Pass: 51.0% Wait: 19 weeks
7 Community Routes

Mitchelstown

Cork

A newly opened center in North Cork aimed at reducing regional backlogs. It provides relatively short wait times for candidates in the Mitchelstown and Fermoy areas.

Pass: Not available (New centre) Wait: 7 weeks
5 Community Routes

Ballincollig

Cork

Consistently recording the highest pass rates in Ireland, this Cork center primarily handles HGV and bus tests, which statistically see fewer failures than car tests.

Pass: 75.3% Wait: 15 weeks
6 Community Routes

Skibbereen

Cork

A popular West Cork center located at the local Rugby Club, offering scenic rural routes that are highly favored by learner drivers for their lower traffic density.

Pass: 73.2% Wait: 12 weeks
5 Community Routes

Buncrana

Donegal

Serving the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, this center features coastal routes and residential testing grounds in Buncrana town.

Pass: 58.8% Wait: 11 weeks
5 Community Routes

Donegal Town

Donegal

This South Donegal center operates from a convenient town location, testing drivers on the N15 and the hilly streets surrounding the historic diamond.

Pass: 59.8% Wait: 11 weeks
6 Community Routes

Letterkenny

Donegal

The largest testing hub in County Donegal, Letterkenny involves navigating heavy commercial traffic and several large roundabouts.

Pass: 60.6% Wait: 12 weeks
10 Community Routes

Mulhuddart

Dublin

A high-volume center in West Dublin, Mulhuddart routes include industrial estates and busy commuter roads near the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre.

Pass: 45.3% Wait: 22 weeks
10 Community Routes

Mulhuddart (Maple House)

Dublin

An additional facility at Maple House in Mulhuddart, designed to manage the dense population of learner drivers in the Dublin 15 area.

Pass: 44.1% Wait: 22 weeks
10 Community Routes

Dun Laoghaire / Deansgrange

Dublin

Serving South Dublin, this center at Deansgrange is known for narrow suburban roads and extremely long wait lists due to high local demand.

Pass: 52.8% Wait: 17-33 weeks
9 Community Routes

Killester

Dublin

A North Dublin urban center that has recently recorded some of the lowest pass rates in the country due to challenging city-center traffic conditions.

Pass: 37.3% Wait: 20 weeks
7 Community Routes

Raheny

Dublin

A long-established North Dublin center, Raheny tests drivers on mature residential roads and busy coastal routes along the Clontarf road.

Pass: 47.5% Wait: 20 weeks
12 Community Routes

Finglas

Dublin

Located in North Dublin, Finglas is one of the few urban centers where wait times have been significantly reduced through recent RSA action plans.

Pass: 44.8% Wait: 11 weeks
15 Community Routes

Tallaght

Dublin

A major South Dublin hub with notoriously long wait times. Routes involve heavy traffic on the N81 and complex roundabouts near the Square Tallaght.

Pass: 46.2% Wait: 35 weeks
15 Community Routes

Carnmore (Galway)

Galway

Located near Galway Airport, this center offers a mix of rural and industrial estate driving, historically boasting higher pass rates than Galway City centers.

Pass: 62.8% Wait: 20 weeks
9 Community Routes

Knocknacarra (Clybaun Hotel)

Galway

A temporary relocation for the Westside center in Galway City. It operates from the Clybaun Hotel, testing drivers on the hilly residential terrain of Knocknacarra.

Pass: 52.6% Wait: 20 weeks
6 Community Routes

Tuam

Galway

Serving North Galway, the Tuam center is preferred by many for its efficient wait times and routes that avoid the heavy gridlock of Galway City.

Pass: 58.4% Wait: 8-11 weeks
6 Community Routes

Clifden

Galway

The westernmost center in County Galway, Clifden provides unique routes through Connemara's rugged landscape and narrow town streets.

Pass: 65.7% Wait: 14 weeks
5 Community Routes

Loughrea

Galway

Situated in South-East Galway, Loughrea is known for having some of the shortest wait times in the country and consistently high pass rates.

Pass: 65.3% Wait: 8 weeks
5 Community Routes

Tralee (Kielduff)

Kerry

This center serves the Tralee area of County Kerry, involving testing on regional roads and residential estates near the Kielduff locality.

Pass: 47.1% Wait: 15 weeks
7 Community Routes

Killarney

Kerry

Killarney candidates must navigate heavy tourist traffic and the town's famous one-way systems while under examination.

Pass: 52.7% Wait: 14 weeks
7 Community Routes

Tralee (Government Offices)

Kerry

The main testing hub for North Kerry, located at the Government Offices in Tralee town center, focusing on urban junctions and school zones.

Pass: 47.1% Wait: 15 weeks
8 Community Routes

Naas

Kildare

A busy County Kildare center that serves a large commuter population, with routes including high-speed dual carriageways and the Sallins road.

Pass: 51.1% Wait: 8-25 weeks
11 Community Routes

Kilkenny (O'Loughlin Gaels)

Kilkenny

Based at a local GAA club, this center recorded the highest pass rate in the country for car tests in 2024, credited to its well-defined local routes.

Pass: 68.4% Wait: 12 weeks
8 Community Routes

Kilkenny (Government Offices)

Kilkenny

Located at the Hebron Road Government Offices, this center offers extremely short invitation wait times for Kilkenny candidates.

Pass: 52.5% Wait: 0.4-12 weeks
8 Community Routes

Portlaoise (Abbeyleix Road)

Laois

A central hub in County Laois, the Abbeyleix Road center tests drivers on key national routes and the busy Portlaoise town center.

Pass: 49.8% Wait: 15 weeks
8 Community Routes

Portlaoise (Maldron Hotel)

Laois

A temporary center at the Maldron Hotel established during Garda barracks redevelopment, testing drivers on the outskirts of Portlaoise.

Pass: 52.2% Wait: 11 weeks
7 Community Routes

Carrick on Shannon

Leitrim

The primary center for County Leitrim, Carrick-on-Shannon features routes that cross the River Shannon and navigate tight heritage town streets.

Pass: 64.1% Wait: 13 weeks
5 Community Routes

Woodview (Limerick)

Limerick

Located on the Northside of Limerick City, this center's routes often include industrial estates and residential areas like Caherdavin.

Pass: 49.3% Wait: 11.4 weeks
10 Community Routes

Newcastle West (Longcourt House Hotel)

Limerick

A hotel-based center in West Limerick providing faster invitations for local candidates compared to city centers.

Pass: 59.7% Wait: 8.4 weeks
6 Community Routes

Newcastle West (Intreo Centre)

Limerick

Based at the Intreo Centre in Newcastle West, this location offers one of the shortest average wait times in the mid-west region.

Pass: 53.6% Wait: 6.4 weeks
6 Community Routes

Castlemungret (Limerick)

Limerick

Serving the south side of Limerick, this center tests drivers near Mungret and the busy Dock Road industrial areas.

Pass: 59.4% Wait: 12.4 weeks
10 Community Routes

Longford

Longford

The sole center for County Longford, testing drivers on the N4 and the town's main thoroughfares.

Pass: 56.1% Wait: 15 weeks
7 Community Routes

Dundalk

Louth

Located in County Louth near the border, Dundalk routes involve heavy cross-border commercial traffic and the Quayside business park.

Pass: 58.5% Wait: 14 weeks
10 Community Routes

Castlebar

Mayo

The administrative heart of County Mayo, Castlebar's routes involve navigating the busy town center and hilly residential zones.

Pass: 59.0% Wait: 11.4 weeks
7 Community Routes

Ballina

Mayo

Serving North Mayo, this center tests drivers in the town of Ballina and along the scenic banks of the River Moy.

Pass: 56.5% Wait: 9-14 weeks
6 Community Routes

Navan

Meath

A major Meath testing hub, Navan candidates face heavy commuter traffic and routes through industrial areas and old town streets.

Pass: 55.3% Wait: 25 weeks
12 Community Routes

Monaghan

Monaghan

Monaghan's center serves the border region, with routes that include national primary roads and the town's historic hills.

Pass: 60.9% Wait: 12 weeks
6 Community Routes

Tullamore

Offaly

The primary hub for County Offaly, Tullamore routes include the N52 bypass and various residential estates.

Pass: 50.5% Wait: 14 weeks
8 Community Routes

Birr (County Arms Hotel)

Offaly

A hotel-based facility in South Offaly known for its high pass rates and relatively quiet testing routes.

Pass: 67.0% Wait: 14 weeks
5 Community Routes

Birr

Offaly

This center covers the historic Georgian town of Birr, focusing on observation in heritage areas and local regional roads.

Pass: 59.1% Wait: 14 weeks
5 Community Routes

Roscommon

Roscommon

Serving central Ireland, Roscommon's routes involve large roundabouts and long stretches of national roads leading into the town.

Pass: 52.2% Wait: 15 weeks
6 Community Routes

Sligo

Sligo

The main center for the North West, Sligo tests drivers on the N4 dual carriageway and through the busy urban center.

Pass: 52.6% Wait: 14 weeks
10 Community Routes

Tipperary Town

Tipperary

A Tipperary center known for very short wait times, though it has a historically tougher pass rate than some rural neighbors.

Pass: 46.2% Wait: 8 weeks
5 Community Routes

Nenagh

Tipperary

Serving North Tipperary, Nenagh routes involve a mix of the M7 motorway surroundings and local market town traffic.

Pass: 49.4% Wait: 10.4 weeks
6 Community Routes

Clonmel

Tipperary

The largest town in County Tipperary, Clonmel's testing routes are dense with industrial estates and riverside roads.

Pass: 59.8% Wait: 13 weeks
8 Community Routes

Thurles

Tipperary

Candidates in Thurles navigate routes near Semple Stadium and the busy town center junctions.

Pass: 48.0% Wait: 13 weeks
7 Community Routes

Waterford

Waterford

Waterford City's main center has recently seen low pass rates, attributed to difficult city-center junctions and bridge crossings.

Pass: 42.8% Wait: 16 weeks
12 Community Routes

Dungarvan

Waterford

A coastal center in West Waterford, Dungarvan offers a mix of town driving and national road stretches along the Copper Coast.

Pass: 46.9% Wait: 14 weeks
6 Community Routes

Mullingar

Westmeath

Located in County Westmeath, Mullingar is a busy commuter hub with routes that include high-traffic roundabouts on the N4.

Pass: 47.6% Wait: 11.4-28 weeks
9 Community Routes

Athlone

Westmeath

Sitting on the border of Westmeath and Roscommon, Athlone tests involve significant motorway and regional road navigation.

Pass: 50.0% Wait: 15 weeks
10 Community Routes

Gorey

Wexford

A high-demand center in North Wexford serving many Dublin-bound commuters, with routes through the busy shopping town.

Pass: 57.7% Wait: 14 weeks
7 Community Routes

Wexford

Wexford

The main testing hub for County Wexford, involving complex quay-side driving and various residential maneuvers.

Pass: 48.6% Wait: 16 weeks
9 Community Routes

Wicklow

Wicklow

The Wicklow center involves testing on steep hills and coastal roads, serving the Garden County's main administrative town.

Pass: 54.5% Wait: 16 weeks
6 Community Routes

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