Portlaoise Driving School

Fantastic experience: I had Martin Hannigan as my instructor ! Could not recommend him enough. Very patient and knowledgeable. Passed today and he was waiting at the door to see my result (which I passed ) . Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Martin is an amazing instructor that I would recommend to anyone. I passed my first time last week and it was all down to Martins patience and knowledge during my lessons and the confidence he instilled in me before my test.

Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test in my first attempt today. Martin is a great instructor, very clam and will make sure you are practicing. Martin was very helpful in providing information to help you prepare for the day . Thank you again!

Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test today in Portlaoise, thanks to the help from my driving instructor, Martin. I found him to be really calm, patient and very reassuring. He gave me some really good driving tips and advice that was easy to remember, and he was always very accommodating with lesson times. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing driving lessons!

Fantastic experience: Martin is a very calm and well informed Instructor. With his classes, I passed my test yesterday on the first attempt. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: A very lovely man and he will help you through out your lessons. I've learnt a lot and I am definitely coming back for a pre-test. Thanks so much, Martin.

Fantastic experience: I passed my Driving Test in First attempt today just because of a great instructor I.e. Martin. He is a very nice and knowledgeable person with great personality. Thank you so much for your all lessons given to me. 100% recommended.

Fantastic experience: I had Martin as my driving instructor and I couldn’t recommend him enough. He was very calm and encouraging and always explained things to me patiently. I had my test today and passed first time. Martin is extremely kind and helpful and I would strongly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: I had lessons with Martin. Great instructor very calm and will make sure you are practicing and well prepared before the exam. Passed after a few lessons with Martin was very helpful in providing information to help you prepare for the day. Thanks to Martin again.

Fantastic experience: Martin was great, passed with only one fault after his patient knowledgeable guidance. I would highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Posting here to give Martin the highest score possible. The best driving instructor I've ever met - knowledgeable, encouraging and patient. I did all my lessons with him plus two refresher lessons after waiting a few months for the test. Besides what he taught me, he gave me confidence which helped me pass on the first attempt. Delighted with the result of his work and the whole learning experience. You'll be lucky to have him as your mentor on the road!

Fantastic experience: Martin was a very patient and welcoming instructor. He gave me many tips to help me pass my test and taught me very well. I would 100% recommend him to everyone looking for lessons.

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend martin. I passed first time. He is very friendly and calm and gives good instructions.

Fantastic experience: i pass my test after taking lessons from Martin in first attempt .he is good teacher . he explain each and every rules . best teacher in Portlaoise.

Fantastic experience: Thank you Martin , He teach me how to properly drive and pass my driving test as an old driver from another country I carried a lot of bad habits and it was hard to pass driving test for me. I only achieved it is because of Martin.

Fantastic experience: Martin is a great instructor. He is consistently accommodating and calm with his instructions. His excellent attention to detail in all aspects of driving helped me feel prepared for my driving test.

Fantastic experience: Was stuck for a instructor the day before the test as my car wasn’t fit to do , Martin offerd to give me a lesson when we figured out my car wasn’t fit to do it and in two lessons I passed it on my second go . Brilliant instructor

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Martin to anyone looking for a driving instructor, he gives you that confidence ,assurance and calmness you need to pass your driving test. Martin was very accommodating with his lessons to suit my situation and I can’t thank him enough for helping me pass my test.

Fantastic experience: I would really recommend Martin. He is a brilliant driving instructor, very knowledgeable and kind, ensuring you stay calm during your lessons. With Martin's help, I passed my driving test on the first go!

Fantastic experience: Martin is an excellent instructor who instilled great confidence and competency in me to pass my test first time. I did all of my lessons with him and he paid great attention to detail as well as teaching me everything I needed to know about driving. I would highly recommend Martin to anyone who is beginning their driving lessons

Fantastic experience: I took 2 lessons just before driving Test and passed, it was great, very nice guy and experienced, gave me the best tips and corrected my faults. worth to try.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend him. He was very calm throught my pretest and gave me very useful inputs about routes and manuovers. One of the best instructors I’ve taken lessons with.

Fantastic experience: Martin was a brilliant instructor. Really practical and encouraging, and was always accommodating when I was booking my lesson times. I felt really prepared when I went to sit my test, I passed on my first try and received a faultless report card, no doubt thanks to Martin. 10/10 recommend.

Fantastic experience: I couldn’t recommend driving lessons with Martin enough. He was so helpful and patient and he gave me so many tips that helped me pass the test. He really does knows his stuff….100% recommend!

Fantastic experience: Would definitely recommend Martin to anyone looking for lessons, he’s clear, to the point and patient and helped me pass my test first time, couldn’t recommend enough!

Fantastic experience: Very enjoyable lessons. Martin has great patience and understanding. He always explained everything clearly and in detail. It was a joy learning from him. Highly recommended.

Negative experience: Was told to get out of the car after I accidentally rolled and totalled it going around a sharp bend trying to break the land speed record

Fantastic experience: Just passed my test and I would absolutely recommend Martin. Calm, professional, and very patient.

Fantastic experience: It's about two months since I've passed my test after taking lessons with Martin over the course of a few months. As someone who started driving slightly later in life, Martin was very patient, understanding and encouraging. I've now driven all over the country, on motorways, in the dark etc. and I'm still remembering various tips from Martin and the importance of remaining calm!

Fantastic experience: Martin is a great instructor, very calm environment and helped me to pass first try. Would recommend to anyone looking for lessons.

Fantastic experience: Martin was a great instructor and helped me pass my test on the first go! Would recommend him to anyone looking for driving lessons.

Fantastic experience: Passed 1st time. Great instructor keeps you so calm and focused

Fantastic experience: Great person to learn with with a good knowledge and attitude. Really a nice place to learn driving and passing driving.

Fantastic experience: Would recommend Martin to anybody! He's a great teacher, so patient and professional. I was a very nervous driver and swore up and down I'd never drive but I have passed the test now thanks to his help. Contact him, you won't regret it.

Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend Martin enough, a great and friendly instructor to boost anyone's confidence! Helped me get through my test with no issues

Fantastic experience: I recently changed instructors to Martin and completed 4 of my lessons with him then passed my test. Really couldn’t of done it without his help!

Fantastic experience: I couldn’t recommend Martin enough for driving lessons. Martin was always patient and professional when teaching me how to drive safely and when preparing me for my test. Passed my test first time after doing all my lessons with Martin. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Took all my lessons with Martin in order to sit my test , found Martin to be very calming , clear instructions and very professional throughout and delighted to say I passed on the first go , would highly recommend Portlaoise Driving School

Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time, Martin is a gent and definitely best instructor in town 10/10 would recommend

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend having your driving lessons with Martin! I was completely new to driving when I had my first lesson with him and 6 months later I passed my driving test first time! This is all down to Martin being a great teacher! He will be patient but also offer you all the guidance you need!

Fantastic experience: Martin is a brilliant instructor passed my test first time thanks to him.

Positive experience: Thanks Martin for getting me through my driving lessons. I passed and I'm grateful for all you did to make it happen. I recommend Martin to anyone who wants to pass their test at one touch. Thanks again. Cynthia

Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor.. he helped me pass my test first time around.. very highly recommended I can’t thank him enough.

Fantastic experience: Passed my driving test today and couldn’t have done it only for Martin! So patient and so thorough, couldn’t recommend him enough!

Fantastic experience: Did my driving test second time round and I passed. Initially, I would've had 4 years clocked up driving on the road but I wouldn't have considered myself a good driver. My driving instructor, Martin gave me that tough love I needed, cut out my bad habits and reinforced the correct way in how to drive a car properly. Martin will suit you if your willing to go into each lesson wanting to learn. Each lesson will be tough and you will come out of each lesson mentally drained; but in a good way that you take each coaching point Martin has given you. I find each driving session sticks with you as Martin will make you think about what you have done wrong, and reinforce you to make the correct actions necessary to drive well! I feel now, I'm more accomplished with my driving and will continue to practice the good driving habits. Thank you Martin Hannigan for your help. Simon

Fantastic experience: Huge thanks to Martin for getting me through all my lessons and helping me to pass my driving test today. He is a great instructor and I would highly recommend him. :)

Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test today!! Thanks to Martin. I would highly recommend Martin as a driving instructor to anybody. He helped me increase my confidence in driving, cut out my bad habits, explained everything very clearly and patiently to me, made me feel confidence and relaxed in the car, and gave me excellent handouts which helped a lot.

Fantastic experience: I passed first time thanks to Martin. Excellent instructor.Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time with Martin, A very helpful instructor, highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Passed test today. Couldn't of done it without Martins help. He is a great instructor and I highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Couldnt recommend Martin highly enough! He's an absolut brilliant teacher. Wouldn't have passed my test without him!

Fantastic experience: Passed my test today after many years of failure and many different instructors, eventually struck gold when I found Martin a true professional, kind and very patient. Thank you Martin forever in your Debt!

Fantastic experience: Booked 2 pre test lessons with Martin on the day of the test. He was very knowledgeable about the route and test prep. Passed with no faults first time. Highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: I couldn't recommend Martin enough! I had a few lessons with him before my test and passed first time. Brilliant, patient and friendly instuctor. He brings such a level of calmness to each lesson to make you feel at ease. He prepared me so well for the test. Fantastic instructor all round! Thanks so much Martin.

Fantastic experience: Excellent lessons with Martin. Highly recommend. The perfect level of calmness and great instruction. I did 3 pre test lessons with him and passed with and excellent test! Thank you Martin!

Fantastic experience: 5 stars all the way!! Would highly recommend. Martin could not have been anymore helpful, had 2 lessons 1 pre lesson and passed!! Very patient and helpful, could not have made me feel any more at ease. Can't thank you enough Martin!!

Fantastic experience: Martin was really focused on what has to be done to pass the test in one go.... Would recommend him for my friends and family Thank you Martin

Fantastic experience: Martin is a brilliant driving instructor. I contacted him two weeks before my test; we had four lessons together as well as a pre-test on the day and I passed first time! All thanks to Martin’s patience and his ability to break down each manoeuvre into simple and easy-to-understand instructions. Excellent value for money as well. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Martin was my driving instructor recommended to me by a friend who passed in 1st go and so did I today. Highly recommended, brilliant with foreign people. 6/5 . Polecam

Fantastic experience: Martin help me passed my test he was very helpful through out the whole 12 lessons and through my test I would highly recommend Martin

Fantastic experience: Martin was very accommodating with little time before my test. His knowledge and teaching methods are extremely comprehensive. I passed my test first time with Martin's help and I can't recommend him enough.

Fantastic experience: What a fantastic driving instructor, I called Martin 2 weeks prior to my test.. had 3 lessons an passed first time.. :) highly recommend..

Fantastic experience: I just passed my test with no faults and could not have achieved this without the tuition of Martin. I ve experienced many driving instructors and by far he is the best instructor - I would highly recommend him. Gemma conroy