For over 65 years, Irish School of Motoring – ISM – has provided driving education and training to individuals and businesses across Ireland. Today, we provide driving lessons across all licence categories, alongside professional driver, Transport & Logistics and Industrial & Warehouse training for individuals and companies. Our Recruitment division supports employers and jobseekers across Transport & Logistics, Industrial & Warehouse and Healthcare. For employers, we bring these services together as Your One Partner for Training & Recruitment – helping businesses find the people they need and develop the skills their teams need.
Known as the Leaders in Driver Education Since 1961, Irish School of Motoring – ISM provides driving lessons across all major licence categories for private and professional drivers, from first-time learners to experienced drivers looking to upskill. Our network of over 200 Approved Driving Instructors provides driving lessons seven days a week, with instructors located throughout Ireland.
Each year, more than 30,000 learner drivers learn to drive with ISM. We also provide professional driver training to organisations of all sizes, from government agencies and multinational companies to large and small Irish businesses. Our experienced instructors deliver practical, industry-focused training for professional drivers and company fleets, helping businesses develop driver skills, improve standards and meet their training requirements.
Our network of over 200 qualified driving instructors, and private and public professional driver training contracts are overseen by our General Manager, Steve Murray. Business customers can contact Steve directly at: stevemurray@ism.ie
ISM Training Services supports individuals and businesses with industry training, qualifications, certification and upskilling. We specialise in Transport & Logistics, Industrial & Warehouse, Working at Height, and Health & Safety training, including Driving for Work, Forklift Training, CPC, ADR and Safe Pass. Our purpose-built training centres deliver Operator, Instructor and Supervisor courses, helping individuals develop their skills and businesses keep their teams trained, compliant and ready for work.
Our courses are delivered by experienced Instructors and Trainers with practical expertise in their industries. We work with individuals developing new skills and qualifications, as well as businesses with ongoing training requirements. From one-off courses to long-term company training programmes, ISM provides practical, industry-relevant training designed around the skills people need to work safely, confidently and effectively. Our comprehensive training portfolio and the development and nurturing of long-term client training relationships is managed by General Manager Steve Murray. Business customers can contact Steve directly at: stevemurray@ism.ie
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ISM Recruitment provides permanent, contract and temporary recruitment across Transport & Logistics, Industrial & Warehouse and Healthcare. We connect jobseekers with the right opportunities and help employers find screened, work-ready people. From Rigid and Artic Drivers, Transport Managers and Transport Planners to Warehouse Operatives, Forklift Operators and Healthcare Assistants, our Recruitment Consultants understand the roles, skills and experience our industries require.
ISM Recruitment works with employers across Ireland to solve staffing and skills requirements together. Our strength is the connection between Recruitment and Training – we can source the people your business needs and provide the training and upskilling your new or existing team may require. It’s why we say ISM is Your One Partner for Training & Recruitment. Contact: leehazzard@ism.ie
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The first person to pass the driving test in Ireland was taught by our Director and Founder, John Walsh in 1961. Today, Irish School of Motoring is a second-generation Irish family-owned business, and our team of driver education experts, trainers and recruitment consultants is headed by our Managing Director, Karl Walsh.
Our philosophy has been to build ISM Training & Recruitment as a natural extension of driver education, creating a complementary set of services that work seamlessly together. By integrating training and recruitment, we deliver a complete, end-to-end solution for individuals and employers alike.
We are proud of the fact that the majority of Ireland’s driving instructors have been trained by ISM! Karl’s interests continues to include driver education, specifically driving instructor training.
See our photo archives as we take a drive down memory late.
John and Pat Walsh celebrate a milestone of 25 years in business. ISM introduces a franchise model whereby driving instructors became self employed.
The Driving Test was introduced into Ireland. John and Pat Walsh take over ISM and start providing driving lessons.
ISM expands its fleet to 4 training cars, consisting of 2 Morris Minis, 1 Morris 1100 and a Ford Anglia.
ISM achieves an overall pass rate of 90%. The Driving School expands its offices to Ranelagh, Navan, Donaghmede, Tallaght, Dundrum, Terenure, Dun Laoghaire, Fairview, Fitzgibbon Street, Crumlin and Churchtown.
ISM expands its training services to provide professional training in Rigids, Artics, Minibuses, Coaches and Motorcycles.
John and Pat Walsh celebrate a milestone of 25 years in business. ISM introduces a franchise model whereby driving instructors became self employed.
ISM opens up online bookings for driving lessons and closed down final office on Dorset Street in 2009. ISM Training Services is established providing forklift, warehouse and logistics training. This expands into health and safety, fire safety and first aid.
John and Pat Walsh celebrate a milestone of 25 years in business. ISM introduces a franchise model whereby driving instructors became self employed.
The Driving Test was introduced into Ireland. John and Pat Walsh take over ISM and start providing driving lessons.
ISM expands its fleet to 4 training cars, consisting of 2 Morris Minis, 1 Morris 1100 and a Ford Anglia.
ISM achieves an overall pass rate of 90%. The Driving School expands its offices to Ranelagh, Navan, Donaghmede, Tallaght, Dundrum, Terenure, Dun Laoghaire, Fairview, Fitzgibbon Street, Crumlin and Churchtown.
ISM expands its training services to provide professional training in Rigids, Artics, Minibuses, Coaches and Motorcycles.
John and Pat Walsh celebrate a milestone of 25 years in business. ISM introduces a franchise model whereby driving instructors became self employed.
ISM opens up online bookings for driving lessons and closed down final office on Dorset Street in 2009. ISM Training Services is established providing forklift, warehouse and logistics training. This expands into health and safety, fire safety and first aid.
Karl’s philosophy has been to create services and to build a team that complement each other. Karl’s interests continues to include driver education, specifically driving instructor training. We are proud of the fact that the majority of Ireland’s driving instructors have been trained by ISM! Both ISM Training and ISM Recruitment were developed to be responsive to the training and staffing needs of companies and employers, not to mention jobseekers and employees. For many of our individual customers, the natural pathway is to learn, become qualified and gain fulfilling employment. See our photo archives as we take a drive down memory late.
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