Imelda's Driving School

30 Frances St, V15 YY96, Kilrush
Imelda's Driving School
30 Frances St
V15 YY96, Kilrush
+353899805418

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: (closed)
  • tuesday: 8h-17h
  • wednesday: 8h-17h
  • thursday: 8h-17h
  • friday: 8h-17h
  • saturday: 8h-16h

RSA ADI Registered/Approved EDT Trainer and Sponsor
Patient, Friendly & Encouraging Instructor
Fully Insured and Dual Controlled Vehicle
Tuition in Our car or Yours
Beginners to Test Standard Tuition
Nervous Pupils Catered for
Gift Vouchers Available
Car Provided for the Driving Test (T's & C's apply).

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Imelda's Driving School:

Welcome to Imelda's Driving School, where learning to drive becomes a positive and rewarding experience. Based in Kilrush, our driving school is renowned for Imelda's exceptional teaching style and dedication to her students. Here are some highlights that make us stand out:

  • Personalized Instruction: Imelda is recognized for her patient and encouraging approach, making sure each student feels comfortable and confident while learning.
  • High Success Rate: Many students have successfully passed their driving tests on their first attempt thanks to Imelda's effective teaching methods and tailored feedback.
  • Expert Knowledge: With her extensive understanding of driving techniques and test requirements, Imelda provides clear and thorough instructions that help learners master the skills needed for safe driving.
  • Positive Learning Environment: Students appreciate Imelda's ability to create a calm and supportive atmosphere, which is crucial for those who may feel anxious about driving.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Imelda accommodates students' schedules to ensure that they receive the training they need leading up to their test dates.

While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some users noted they had earlier experiences with instructors that did not meet their expectations. However, transitioning to Imelda proved fruitful, with many stating they wished they had started with her from the beginning. Overall, Imelda's Driving School is dedicated to fostering competent and confident drivers.

Imelda's Driving School: Reviews

5/5 (60 Reviews)
Nicola Mcauley 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is such a great instructor. She gave me so much encouragement and prepared me so well for my test. My level of driving improved massively and im so grateful I went with her she really is the best there is. I passed my test with flying colors.

andrew redmond 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve just passed my driving test and it is largely in thanks to Imelda for being such a great and patient teacher. An easy recommendation for anyone looking to pass their test

Mary McNamera 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda, is an excellent driving instructor, kind and calm.. I would highly recommend her to anyone thinking of learning to drive. I just can't recommend her enough, definitely the best

Natasha Alves 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend her as an instructor. She is kind, patient, and incredibly skilled at teaching. Thanks to her guidance, I learned so much, especially how to use the clutch correctly, which made a huge difference. Her lessons truly prepared me, and I’m grateful to say that I passed my test thanks to her support. I can’t thank her enough.

Richard Tinashe Chitehwe 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Such a lovely driving school. The instructor "Imelda" is patient, passionate and very knowledgeable when it comes to training and driving. I passed on my first test and would highly recommend this driving school for anyone who wishes to do lessons with them.

Tonja Farkas 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda was very patient and accommodating teaching my son to drive. I would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone. Very nice lady to deal with.

Niamh Smyth 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is such a great instructor. She's very patient, kind and really knows her stuff. i was a very nervous driver and she really put my nerves at ease . She is the reason i was able to pass my test on my first attempt . I would highly recommend her!

Sharon Hickey 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is patient and clearly communicated with me about all of the different aspects of the driving test and how I can improve. With her guidance I was able to pass on my first try and I couldn't have done it without her assistance!

Jade Eirinn O Connor 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is such a kind and pleasant instructor. She gives instructions well and is very patient even when you know you've ticked her off by doing something that will prob get you a straight fail in the test but moves on with great explanations. With 10 lessons done with Imelda and 2 from previous instructor I passed 1st time with flying colours and so glad I changed to Imelda. You will not be disappointed. Thanks Imelda and best of luck with my sister. You will need it lol

sorcha odea 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Encouraging, Motivating instructor from start to finish Highly recommend Imelda as an instructor passed the test with hardly any issues Out of all the instructors I’ve been to I would say Imelda is the one that will go the extra mile for her students

R G 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a great and really supportive instructor. She is very knowledgeable. I wouldn't have passed without all her help.

Fionn O'Donoghue 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a great instructor, very precise and great to give structured helpful criticism and feedback

Carmel Finucane 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Imelda as a driving instructor. She is a very patient understanding and encouraging instructor. Her dedication to her Learner drivers is consistent and professional. Thanks Imelda .

Jess McNamara (Jessica) 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Just passed my driving test in Kilrush after taking lessons with Imelda. Couldn't recommend her more, she's very patient, calm and gives great constructive feedback after every lesson!

Gavin Kelly 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Imelda to anybody and everybody when deciding to undertake their driving lessons. Imelda is patient, precise, professional and passionate, making sure my driving knowledge and abilities were to the best possible standard. Imelda has a great attention to detail. She made me aware of any errors and bad habits I had picked up and assisted me in correcting them comfortably. Imelda was also very accommodating, prioritising lesson availability on the run up to the test, if desired. Imelda helped build my confidence as a competent driver and because of her, I was able to pass my test on the first attempt.

James Johnson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: From the USA, and had a lot of American Habits that needed to be addressed. I had heard horror stories about how difficult the test was. People we know had failed it multiple times. Took my twelve lessons from Imelda who used patience and good humor to teach me how to drive in Ireland. She is efficient scheduling lessons and values your time. Took a few refresh lessons before my actual testing day, and she put me through the paces. Because of her, I was able to pass the first time. I am very grateful to her for her knowledge and teaching methods. I am probably not an easy student, but she stayed with me and got me through it. Do yourself a favor, if you need the lessons, call her now, today, and sign up. You will not be sorry.

Diane Franza-Johnson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had the extreme pleasure of having Imelda for my driving instructor. She is excellent. Imelda gives comprehensive directions and feedback and is very encouraging at the same time. I am from the U.S. and with Imelda's guidance and expertise, I was able to pass the Irish Driving Test the first time! I highly recommend her!

Kayleigh Reidy 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is an excellent driving instructor. She is extremely patient and understanding, is very clear in her instructions and with her guidance I was able to pass my test first time.

p kasie 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a fantastic instructor. She has great patience ,gives constructive feedback and she tailors her approach to each student. Passed my test today:) Thank you Imelda!

Tara 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my test first go with Imelda, always so accommodating and helpful. She was extremely patient with me and gave me lots of advice and encouragement. Would absolutely recommend!

tara keane 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a brilliant instructor. She is very understanding and patient and her instructions are very clear. Thanks to her I passed my test first time ! Highly recommend!

Dean Neary 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a brilliant instructor. She helped me break all my bad driving habits. With her help I passed my test. Highly recommend doing lessons with her. Thanks again Imelda!

fiona nolan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is an excellent driving instructor. Very helpful, patient and understanding. Really helped me break my bad habits and pass my test!

Damian Downes 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a patient and understanding driving instructor. Gives useful advice and does her best to accommodate your needs.

Lúc Haw 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda helped me pass my driving test first time and was an excellent instructor - extremely patient and very knowledgeable! Would highly recommend!!!

Caimin Jones 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is very friendly and a amazing instructor. Full of useful tips and advice and thought me everything I needed to pass my test , I would highly reccomend taking lessons with her

Caoilfhionn Morrissey 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a great instructor. She is very clear and provides plenty explanation and knowledge to help you learn and understand driving. She helped me break my bad habbits and really helped me get over the line to pass my test. Thanks again!

Matthew Thynne 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a brilliant and patient instructor! I did my test in a different test centre a numerous amount of times and wasn't able to pass. I decided to try close to home in Kilrush. I needed a few spins around the route and thats where Imelda was able to take me for a few lessons to help me familiarise the testing routes. She is an incredible instructor and I couldn't recommend her enough as I passed first time below in Kilrush! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

david kinsella 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a brilliant instructor. She helped me break all my bad driving habits and go on to pass my driving test. Enjoyed doing my lessons with her she is very kind and knowledgeable. Thanks again Imelda!

Joanna Wierciach 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is an amazing instructor. Full of useful tips and advice. I would highly reccomend taking lessons with her.

shane cleary 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Couldn’t recommend her enough if you’re looking to do lessons. I done my 12 lessons with a different instructor found him completely useless and no where near as safe and as confident as doing 4 lessons with Imelda and even managed to pass my test first time. She is so lovely and friendly while also being an amazing instructor .

Cliona Galvin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a great instructor with plenty patience. I finally passed my test and dont think i could have done it without a lesson with her last week. Would highly recommend her.

Eoin McInerney 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a fantastic driving instructor, shes very down to earth and passionate about her work. Couldn’t have passed my test without her.

Jade O Flaherty 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructor, very helpful

Caroline Keane 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is an excellent driving instructor My son passed his driving test last week, he was so happy Imelda is so good has great patience and great at her job Now my daughter is going to start her lessons with Imelda

Cathal Keane 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent driving school. She gives all the methods and tricks you need to pass your driving test with clear and straightforward direction. 10/10 recommend

Jessica Mcinerney 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant! Even if its just for a lesson before your test she gives you all the tips you need! 10/10☺️

Maureen Hickey 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just passed my driving test on my first try and all thanks and praise goes to Imelda. Although I had many years of experience driving in the States, I was having trouble with one of the maneuvers. I appreciated how Imelda broke it down step by step until it was seared into my memory. She is very thorough, patient, kind, and provided a very positive experience. Highly recommend!!!

Susan Meaney 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is an excellent driving instructor. My son done all his lessons with her and has passed his driving test much to his delight. She is very professional and took great interest in my son's progress. She is so encouraging but is very clear on what needs to be improved which is exactly what all young drivers need. As a parent I can recommend her highly to any parent out there looking for driving lessons for their young son or daughter. She puts her heart and soul into her clients. Thank you Imelda for all your help with Tomas in getting him to this day. It is very much appreciated. Susan Meaney

Elaine Russell 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Imelda's driving school. Imelda is a great instructor, very patient and knowledgeable not to mention encouraging. I went from a nervous driving to comfortable in all conditions. Highly recommend

Matthew Bergin 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a Brilliant driving instructor , Failed my driving test twice elsewhere and came down to her and she helped me fly through the test with only 4 Grade 2s Highly recommend going to her

Hazel Mac 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a fantastic instructor. She knows Kilrush very well and taught me exactly what the tester would be looking for at every point in town. She is very clear and patient with her instructions and thanks to her I passed my test first time ! I can’t recommend her enough.

Janet Claire 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Imelda's Driving School. I have many years experience driving, mostly in the US, but that meant I had to unlearn a lot of old habits and learn a lot of new techniques in order to pass the test. This was no easy task. Imelda is a very pleasant, patient, detail oriented teacher who explains things clearly and is open to all questions. And I passed at my first go!

Emma Mcguire 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Such a fantastic instructor, so motivating and supportive and really knows her stuff.

Saoirse Comerford 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda was a great driving instructor! Couldn’t have passed (first go) without her. She was very concise and clear and her advice definitely helped me pass my test. Highly recommend!

Amy Monaghan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had lessons with Imelda over the last few weeks. Great patience and very calm. She gives very clear instructions. She really helped me pass my test first time. I would highly recommend her for driving lessons.

Charmaine Kelly 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: From the moment i met imelda my nerves were soon calmed she is such a wonderful person and an amazing driving instructor. i did refresher/mock lessons with imelda before my test and the advice she gave me and instruction made a huge difference, and led me to passing my test. I couldnt thank her enough

Jean NG 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is excellent driving instructor, highly recommended. She works with passion of getting you passed the test. She knows Kilrush very well and explained me in details what gonna happen and what should I do at every turn/corner/road crossing….Also I found the way she taught about 3 points turn is the easiest way, I had time to check all round when doing it. These made her different with other instructors. Many thanks Imelda.

Leah Cronin 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a brilliant driving instructor very friendly and patient. Knows everything there is to know about the ins and outs of the driving test and she helped me pass my test first time. Would highly recommend

Ryan Pym 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you imelda you are a brilliant instructor I passed first time because listened to you You when above and beyond to help me with my test even when my car broke days before my test Thank you very much You are s legend!!!!

Owen Byrne 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a fantastic driving instructor she helped me pass my driving test first time I would highly recommend doing your lessons with Imelda’s driving school!!

Helio Musselwhite-Veitch 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic instructor!! I wanted an extra lesson pre-test, and imeldas attitude, tips, and experience were incredibly helpful and definitely helped me pass my test. The insight and detail I learned about being on the road, what to do, and what to look out for in a short time was amazing!! Imelda is an instructor who truly cares about smooth and proper driving, rather than just box-ticking with the test as the only goal. She has a quick and sharp car for learning finer control and is patient and sensible about mistakes, and is calm all the way through. Wish I'd done all my lessons with her!! If you're looking to start out, I'd recommend going with her any day! Thank you, Imelda!

C. Ayers 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: From the first point of contact I knew I had found the right instructor. Imelda was extremely responsive and lessons were scheduled easily to fit around my sons schedule. Without this instructor he would not have passed. I’m extremely thankful and grateful for all the effort and time given in order for him to pass the driving. Imelda is an excellent tutor, she is calm and reassuring. If you’re looking to pass be sure to get in touch you won’t be disappointed.

Hazel Marrinan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a lovely, patient driving instructor. I had previously done my full EDT in Galway and I did a few extra lessons with Imelda. She is incredibly patient, calm and very lovely to chat to! I would recommend her highly!

Barbara Barden 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is a very good Instructor, with lots of patience. My boy had his 12 lessons with her and was very relaxed and gained experience and confidence. He passed his test first time so thankyou Imelda. I highly recommend Imela.

Diarmaid Byrne 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is an incredible driving instructor who helped me pass my driving test after I’d failed the first time with another driving school. She really understands what they’re looking for in the test and always had brilliant advice and feedback! She’s a lovely teacher who wants to see all her students succeed.

Christine Campion 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: As a very anxious learner with no experience I am thrilled to have found Imelda! She is extremely understanding and professional and her optimistic and encouraging approach to instructing has given me the confidence to learn and be on the road. Highly recommend!

Claire Halpin 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is an amazing driving instructor, i did my lessons with her after she was highly recommended to me, i cant thank her enough for helping me pass my driving test first time. she really puts her heart and soul into the work she does, and is such a kind, friendly person to do lessons with. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing lessons as you are guaranteed a very positive learning experience and become a confident driver

Imelda's Driving School
Imelda's Driving School

Thank you so much Claire. It was a pleasure having you as my pupil Safe driving

Lenka Grmanova (LenkaH16) 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I did a few extra lessons with Imelda over the last few months , as I had my first 12EDT in Dublin ,and then I moved to Clare and still wasn’t feeling ready, and I have learned more from her than my first ones. She really got me ready in just a few lessons , got me very confident,got me to fix any “bad habits “ I may have had , completely made me enjoy driving as I used to be terrified, and got me to PASS for my FIRST TIME,with just a few small marks on my sheet! She also has a lovely personality,is very patient and also very fair.Thank you once again for everything

Imelda's Driving School
Imelda's Driving School

Thank you so much Lenka for your lovely review...you made my job that bit easier with you being so eager, attentive and just a pleasure to teach... Safe driving

Paula Cusack 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Imelda is an exceptional driving instructor. She is very patient and encouraging. She really helped me pass my test and covered every test situation with me during lessons. I highly recommend her.

Imelda's Driving School
Imelda's Driving School

Thanks so much Paula. It was a pleasure having you as a pupil and I'm absolutely delighted for you! Well deserved Safe driving

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