Driving test centres in Ireland

58 venues hold car driving tests, in 54 towns. Here is each one with its address and its latest waiting time. 51 have routes you can practise in Turas.

Co. Carlow

  • Carlow 15 routes

    Carlow Talbot Hotel: Carlow Talbot Hotel Graigue Portlaoise Road, R93 Y504

    Church Street Graiguecullen, R93 T3H1

    Wait to a test invite: about 12 to 13 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Cavan

  • Cavan 8 routes

    C/O Cavan Crystal Hotel Dublin Road Cavan, H12 P6E5

    Wait to a test invite: about 11 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Clare

  • Ennis 7 routes

    New Government Offices Kilrush Road Ennis, V95 D8HE

    Wait to a test invite: about 10 weeks (September 2026)

  • Kilrush 2 routes

    Kilrush Golf & Sports Clubhouse Ennis Road Kilrush, V15 W025

    Wait to a test invite: about 8 weeks (September 2026)

  • Shannon 5 routes

    Treacys Oakwood Hotel Airport Road Shannon, V14 NH97

    Wait to a test invite: about 8 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Cork

  • Cork (Wilton) 32 routes

    Doughcloyne Ind Estate (near Wilton Funeral Home) Sarsfield Road Wilton, T12 WD21

    Wait to a test invite: about 11 weeks (September 2026)

  • Mallow 5 routes

    Mallow (Cork Racecourse Mallow): The Grand Stand Cork Racecourse, Killarney Rd, Mallow, P51 XV74

    Wait to a test invite: about 11 weeks (September 2026)

  • Mitchelstown routes coming

    Mitchelstown Enterprise Centre Coolnanave Industrial Est Mitchelstown, P67 X660

    Wait to a test invite: about 8 weeks (September 2026)

  • Skibbereen 5 routes

    Skibbereen Rugby Club Mill Road Skibbereen, P81 K308

    Wait to a test invite: about 8 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Donegal

  • Buncrana 6 routes

    Dept of Social and Family Affairs McCarter's Road, Ardaravan Buncrana, F93 KVY6

    Wait to a test invite: about 13 weeks (September 2026)

  • Donegal 5 routes

    Donegal Public Service Centre Drumlonagher Dongeal, F94 DK6C

    Wait to a test invite: about 12 weeks (September 2026)

  • Letterkenny 6 routes

    5 Pearse Road Letterkenny, F92 N795

    Wait to a test invite: about 12 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Dublin

  • Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange: Highline Building Bakers Point, Pottery Road Dun Laoghaire, A96 KW29

    Wait to a test invite: about 19 weeks (September 2026)

  • Finglas 43 routes

    Block 3/5, Jamestown Business Park Jamestown Road Finglas, D11 TDE9

    Wait to a test invite: about 14 weeks (September 2026)

  • Killester 45 routes

    St. Brigid’s Parish Resource Centre 306 Howth Road Killester, D05 FF96

    Wait to a test invite: about 15 weeks (September 2026)

  • Mulhuddart 30 routes

    Old Navan Road Damastown, Mulhuddart Dublin 15, D15 XHP3

    Mulhuddart Maple House: Unit C - Unit 3A Dublin 11 Maple House Rosemount Business P, D11 RPE8

    Wait to a test invite: about 11 to 17 weeks (September 2026)

  • Tallaght 35 routes

    Premier Business Park 52 Broomhill Road Tallaght, D24 VE8E

    Wait to a test invite: about 22 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Galway

  • Clifden routes coming

    Clifden Station House Hotel, Galway Road, Clifden, H71 AK52

    Wait to a test invite: about 15 weeks (September 2026)

  • Carnmore Commercial Centre Carnmore Galway, H91 Y48X

    Wait to a test invite: about 9 weeks (September 2026)

  • Galway (Clybaun) 8 routes

    Galway - Clybaun: The Clybaun Hotel, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra, H91 F62V

    Wait to a test invite: about 9 weeks (September 2026)

  • Loughrea routes coming

    Clonfert House Bride Street Loughrea, H62 ET93

    Wait to a test invite: about 13 weeks (September 2026)

  • Tuam 9 routes

    Airglooney Business Park Ballygaddy Tuam, H54 YD59

    Wait to a test invite: about 11 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Kerry

  • Killarney 5 routes

    Killarney Racecourse Grounds Ross Road Killarney, V93 HW52

    Wait to a test invite: about 12 weeks (September 2026)

  • Tralee 8 routes

    Government Offices Spa Road Tralee, V92 VX4V

    Wait to a test invite: about 13 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Kildare

  • Leixlip 11 routes

    Leixlip - Springfield Hotel: Springfield Hotel Dublin Road Leixlip, W23 W280

    Wait to a test invite: about 9 weeks (September 2026)

  • Naas 15 routes

    The Conference Centre Osprey Hotel & Spa Devoy Quarter, Naas, W91 X40K

    Wait to a test invite: about 9 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Kilkenny

  • Kilkenny 12 routes

    Kilkenny (O'Loughlin Gaels): O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Club Hebron Road Kilkenny, R95 RX63

    Kilkenny (Government Buildings): Government Offices Hebron Road Kilkenny, R95 WV59

    Wait to a test invite: about 10 to 11 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Laois

  • Portlaoise 16 routes

    Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel: The Maldron Hotel Portaoise, Abbeyleix Road, Meelick, Portlaoise, R32 HKN3

    Government Offices Abbeyleix Road, Abbeyleix Portlaoise, R32 RPA6

    Wait to a test invite: about 17 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Leitrim

  • Carrick on Shannon: Government Offices Shannon Lodge Carrick on Shannon, N41 Y1X4

    Wait to a test invite: about 12 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Limerick

  • Castlemungret Industrial Estate Dock Road Limerick, V94 DV7K

    Wait to a test invite: about 13 weeks (September 2026)

  • Woodview Shopping Centre Old Cratloe Road Limerick, V94 D744

    Wait to a test invite: about 12 weeks (September 2026)

  • Newcastle West 10 routes

    Intreo Centre Gortboy Newcastle West, V42 RK52

    Wait to a test invite: about 14 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Longford

  • Longford 7 routes

    Government Offices Ballinalee Road Longford, N39 E4E0

    Wait to a test invite: about 12 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Louth

  • Drogheda 6 routes

    Drogheda - Southgate: Office Unit 1.O4, Southgate, Drogheda, A92 EF80

    Wait to a test invite: about 11 weeks (September 2026)

  • Dundalk 15 routes

    Newry Road Dundalk, A91 RY8X

    Wait to a test invite: about 11 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Mayo

  • Ballina 9 routes

    Moy Valley Business Park Primrose Hill Ballina, F26 V6E4

    Wait to a test invite: about 11 weeks (September 2026)

  • Castlebar 9 routes

    An Sportlann Mitchells GAA Club, McHale Road Castlebar, F23 Y990

    Wait to a test invite: about 11 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Meath

  • Navan 19 routes

    Government Offices Athlumney Kilcairn, Navan, C15 FEF2

    Wait to a test invite: about 9 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Monaghan

  • Monaghan 7 routes

    The Plantation Monaghan, H18 PD25

    Wait to a test invite: about 11 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Offaly

  • Birr 9 routes

    The Courtyard Office Centre Emmet Street Birr, R42 K528

    Wait to a test invite: about 7 weeks (September 2026)

  • Tullamore 8 routes

    Government Offices Clonminch Portlaoise Road, Tullamore, R35 Y2N5

    Wait to a test invite: about 12 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Roscommon

  • Roscommon 5 routes

    Government Offices Circular Road Roscommon, F42 CH70

    Wait to a test invite: about 11 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Sligo

  • Sligo 6 routes

    Old Dublin Road Carraroe Sligo, F91 VK11

    Wait to a test invite: about 12 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Tipperary

  • Clonmel 6 routes

    Leisure Centre Complex, Talbot Hotel Poppyfield Clonmel, E91 X0N7

    Wait to a test invite: about 12 weeks (September 2026)

  • Nenagh 6 routes

    Government Offices St Conlan's Road Nenagh, E45 T611

    Wait to a test invite: about 10 weeks (September 2026)

  • Thurles 7 routes

    Government Offices Stradavoher Thurles, E41 N8F7

    Wait to a test invite: about 12 weeks (September 2026)

  • Tipperary 5 routes

    Canon Hayes Recreation Centre Avondale Crescent Tipperary, E34 HF98

    Wait to a test invite: about 10 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Waterford

  • Dungarvan 8 routes

    New Civic Offices Davitts Quay Dungarvan, X35 Y326

    Wait to a test invite: about 15 weeks (September 2026)

  • Waterford 14 routes

    Unit 7 6 Crossroads Business Park Waterford, X91 PW31

    Wait to a test invite: about 13 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Westmeath

  • Athlone 8 routes

    McCormacks Shopping Centre Dublin Road Athlone, N37 Y0X8

    Wait to a test invite: about 13 weeks (September 2026)

  • Mullingar 7 routes

    Government Offices Bellview Estate, Dublin Road Mullingar, N91 HDA2

    Wait to a test invite: about 13 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Wexford

  • Gorey 8 routes

    Naomh Eanna GAA Complex Clonattin Gorey, Y25 P7K7

    Wait to a test invite: about 16 weeks (September 2026)

  • Wexford 11 routes

    Killeens Wexford, Y35 RY80

    Wait to a test invite: about 14 weeks (September 2026)

Co. Wicklow

  • Wicklow 12 routes

    Government Offices The Murrough Wicklow, A67 K039

    Wait to a test invite: about 11 weeks (September 2026)

Venues from the RSA's list of test centres; waiting times from RSA figures published by the CSO (table ROA36, CC BY 4.0). Your appointment letter has the final word on where your test is.

About test centres

How many driving test centres are there in Ireland?
The RSA lists 58 venues that hold car tests, in 54 towns. Some towns use two venues, often a hotel or sports club alongside the main centre.
Where are the driving test centres in Dublin?
Dún Laoghaire (Deansgrange), Finglas, Killester, Mulhuddart, Tallaght. Check your appointment letter: the RSA sometimes moves tests between venues.
Can I choose my test centre?
Yes. You choose a centre when you apply and can test at any centre in the country. Waiting times differ a lot between centres. How booking works.
Which centre has the shortest wait?
It changes month to month. At the end of September 2026 the national average was 11.9 weeks. Every centre, sorted by wait.

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