Essential Driver Training
The 12 EDT sessions, from car controls to night driving. Pay as you go, or block-book 6 or 12 hours. A free EDT logbook is included.
- 2-hour session€105
- 6-hour package€315
- 12-hour EDT package€625
5.0★ 49 Google reviews
Motorvate Driving School
RSA-approved driving lessons in Ashbourne. Give Keith a call and get motoring.
Lessons most days. Slots often book 6–8 weeks ahead.
About
Keith Abbey, Ashbourne’s ADI since 2008
Motorvate is independently owned and run by Keith Abbey — RSA Approved Driving Instructor, ref no. F35565. Originally from Finglas, he set up the school in Ashbourne in September 2008 and has been teaching from here ever since.
One instructor, manual Category B lessons, and a dual-controlled school car. The motto on the old site still holds: structured learning in a friendly environment.
Keith is listed on the RSA’s Meath instructors list, with an I.S.M. driving instructor qualification and a FETAC Level 6 Specific Purpose Cert for Driving Instruction.
Lessons
EDT, pay as you go, and pre-tests for Navan and Finglas.
Prices from drivingschoolmeath.com. Call before you buy a bundle — high-demand slots tend to book out 6–8 weeks in advance.
Pre-test & mock tests
Prep on the roads around Navan and Finglas test centres. Written feedback after each lesson. Hire the school car for the test if you need it.
- 2-hour pre-test lesson€105
- Mock driving test€110
- Pre-test bundle€205
- Car hire for test day€165
Ashbourne, East Meath & North Dublin
Based in Ashbourne. Lessons around town and across East Meath and North Dublin — Ratoath, Dunboyne, Finglas, Navan and nearby. You’re picked up at home and dropped home after.
24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Keith also offers RSA ADI exam study by the hour — ask when you call.
Reviews
What pupils say
5.0
49 Google reviews
Passed my driving test today after 12 lessons and 2 pre-tests with Motorvate Driving School. Would recommend to anyone learning to drive. Thanks a million Keith! You’re a sound man!
A big thank you to Keith who helped me pass my test today! I would recommend anyone taking their test to consider Keith, he’s patient, friendly and definitely settled my nerves the day of the test!
Would definitely recommend Keith! He’s an amazing instructor with loads of patience and he’s so friendly. Puts you at ease behind the wheel!
Quotes from Motorvate’s own website. Google review text was not publicly scraped for this preview.
Find us
Ashbourne, Co. Meath
169 Churchfields, Killegland, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, A84 HT71.
That’s the Google listing address — a house in Churchfields, not a shop. Keith picks you up at home and drops you home after every lesson. Parking at the house is not listed.
Hours
Mon–Thu 9am–9pm · Friday 9am–8pm · Saturday 10am–2:30pm · Sunday closed
- Monday–Thursday
- 9am–9pm
- Friday
- 9am–8pm
- Saturday
- 10am–2:30pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours from public Google-sourced listings. Confirm when you book.
Manual lessons. RSA ADI F35565. Call or WhatsApp to book.