Irish School of Motoring

The Irish School of Motoring in Ranelagh is a professionally run service, offering driving lessons and pre-​test lessons. You can choose to take the lessons in a car that they provide (€ 40 per hour), or in your own car (€ 2 cheaper).
I had taken 6 private lessons with a private instructor that I found cheaply over the internet, and failed my first test. As the lessons had been pre-​booked, I couldn’t change instructor. Booking lessons through ISM means you can change tutor if you find the one you are with doesn’t suit.
I took 2 lessons with Sean in ISM before my second test, and passed with just one minor fault. He was clear and concise in his instructions, but I think he is very popular, so you may need to book a few days in advance.
The only negative thing is the location of the school — amazingly they have no parking facilities. I had to chase the clampers away when I parked around the corner for 2 minutes to collect my instructor, and apparently people are given parking tickets here all the time.