Everything you need to know about learning to drive with Ignition
Driving School in Laois.
We cover all of County Laois, including Portlaoise, Portarlington,
Mountmellick, Abbeyleix, Rathdowney, Stradbally, Durrow, Mountrath,
and surrounding areas. We offer door-to-door pickup — Mick will
collect you from your home, workplace, school, or college anywhere
in the county.
Our standard one-hour lesson is €50. We also offer discounted
pre-paid packages: 5 lessons for €235 (save €15), 10 lessons for
€450 (save €50), and our popular pre-test course at €150. Visit our
Courses & Pricing page
for full details.
Yes — by Irish law, you must hold a valid learner permit before
taking driving lessons. If you haven't applied yet, visit the NDLS
website to get started. Once your permit arrives, give us a call and
we'll get your first lesson booked!
Our €150 pre-test course includes intensive preparation on real RSA
test routes, a full mock driving test with detailed feedback, a
common mistakes workshop, and nerves-management tips. It's designed
to get you test-ready and confident. See our
Pre-Test Details page
for more.
Lessons are conducted in a modern, fully insured dual-control
vehicle — meaning Mick has his own brake and clutch on the passenger
side. This gives you complete peace of mind and a safety net while
you're learning. The car is easy to drive, well-maintained, and
perfect for building confidence.
Absolutely! Mick offers flexible scheduling including evenings,
weekends, and after school or college. He understands that life is
busy and works around your availability. Just let us know what times
suit you best.
Yes — nervous and anxious drivers are very welcome here. Mick
specialises in creating a calm, supportive environment. He never
rushes, never shouts, and never makes you feel silly for making a
mistake. Every lesson moves at your pace, and many students who
started out terrified are now confident, independent drivers.
We do! Gift vouchers make a brilliant present for birthdays,
Christmas, or any young adult starting out on the road. You can
purchase vouchers for single lessons or packages. Visit our
Gift Vouchers page
or
get in touch
to order.
Easy! Just give Mick a call on
+353 83 177 4216
or fill out the form on our
Contact Us page. There's no commitment — just a friendly chat about where you're
at and what you need.
We ask for at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or
reschedule a lesson. This allows us to offer the slot to another
student. Life happens — just give Mick a call as soon as you know
and he'll work with you to find a new time.
