Driving lessons in Annagassan
Annagassan sits where the Glyde meets the sea on a single road in. Lessons here cover the R166, the pier, and the estuary bridge.
Pass-rate and review figures are for RSA School of Motoring across the whole brand network.
EDT driving lessons in Annagassan
The full 12-lesson EDT programme runs from Annagassan. Your instructor picks you up from home, work or college, and the early lessons use the local roads here: R166. Later lessons step up to the run into Louth town and the test centre approach.
The same Approved Driving Instructor takes you through every EDT lesson. You are not passed between three different people across the 12-lesson cycle. Manual EDT is €587.95 for the full 12 lessons (€49.00 per lesson). More about EDT.
Automatic driving lessons in Annagassan
Automatic lessons are available in Annagassan on the same basis: free pick-up from home, work or college, same local roads, same instructor across the full EDT cycle. Automatic EDT is €659.24 for 12 lessons. Passing your test in an automatic car gives you a Code 78 restricted licence, so the decision between manual and automatic is worth thinking through. More about automatic lessons.
Female driving instructors are available in Annagassan on request. Mention it when you book.
Driving lessons in Annagassan, County Louth
Annagassan sits where the Glyde meets the sea on a single road in. Lessons here cover the R166, the pier, and the estuary bridge.
The coastal village sits 25 minutes' drive from the Louth test centre at Louth town. Lessons here cover R166 and the run into Louth town.
The school covers Annagassan as part of the County Louth Approved Driving Instructor pool. Drogheda runs the Donore Road loop south of the Boyne. Dundalk runs the Carrickmacross Road approach on the western edge of town.
Manual and automatic lessons run from Annagassan. The full EDT programme happens here. For Louth lesson pricing across the package levels, see the price list, or book a pretest with car hire when test day approaches.
Your first driving lesson in Annagassan
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The R166 turn from Castlebellingham toward the pier.
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Annagassan Pier and the village green.
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The bridge over the River Glyde.
Driving lessons near Annagassan: roads and free pick-up
Lessons in Annagassan ride R166, with Annagassan Pier and the River Glyde estuary on the typical lesson loop.
The terrain is coastal village; expect local roads connecting to the wider Louth network.
Instructor travels from Drogheda or Dundalk. The car is dual-controlled. Free pick-up from home, work or college is included in Annagassan.
Female instructors are available in Annagassan on request. You're not booking a course; you're booking a person who'll spend an hour with you and tell you what to work on next.
Nearby in Louth: Castlebellingham, Dromiskin, Clogherhead, Dunleer.
Annagassan junctions: what learners work on
The R166 junction at the village
Where the R166 from Castlebellingham meets the village street near the pier. The T junction is the kind of feature where observation tends to slip if a learner hasn't worked it before.
We run this junction in the EDT lessons before the pretest, so by test day it's a repeat. Most Annagassan learners build their confidence here on the way in and out of Castlebellingham.
Meet some of the instructors
Mary
"Confidence comes from practice. I make sure you get plenty."
Shane F
"Take the pressure off and the driving gets easier."
Anthony
"Good driving is calm driving. We build that habit early."
What our learners say
Derek Verso is the most patient instructor and is very clear with his instruction, explanations, and guidance. Would highly recommend reaching out to him - the lessons were always very enjoyable and I passed my test on the first attempt. He's brilliant!
Thank you to an excellent instructor who quickly analysed my daughters driving, highlighted areas for improvement including driving a smaller car after which she took her lessons and test in the instructors car. He took time to assess and provide the best teaching method suitable for her. As a parent, he was very approachable and put us all at ease. He took the mystery out of learning to drive and passing the driving test. My daughter is now safely driving with her new 'N' plates. Freedom & Independence 😀. Many thanks. We are indebted.
Derek was the instructor assigned to me, he is amazing. I was an older learner driver and had not a clue before I started. Derek was just excellent and thanks to him I passed my test. Thanks a million Derek.
Pretest driving lessons from Annagassan
Pretest from Drogheda doesn't reach Annagassan. Lessons connect on the R166 corridor south through Castlebellingham and back into the test centre. The pretest happens at the Louth centre at Louth town, with the lesson covering the run in and the centre approach roads. Book a pretest lesson with car hire when test day is on the calendar.
Driving lessons in Annagassan: frequently asked questions
How much do driving lessons cost in Annagassan?
A single manual lesson in Annagassan is €53.27. Twelve manual lessons (the full EDT) is €587.95. Automatic comes in at €61.41 per hour or €659.24 for the 12-pack. Full price list.
Will EDT lessons in Annagassan use the R166?
Yes. The R166 is the only road into Annagassan, so every lesson works that corridor through Castlebellingham. The narrow estuary crossing on the way out toward Linns is a low-difficulty give-way we use early for speed control. EDT detail.
Is automatic available for Annagassan?
Yes. The automatic instructor reaches the village from Drogheda or Dundalk down the same R166. €61.41 per lesson, €659.24 for twelve. Automatic page.
Could a female instructor reach Annagassan?
Sometimes. The village sits between the two depots, so weekday slots fill faster than weekends. Note your preference on the contact form and we'll check both rotas before we tell you what's open.
Is there an extra fee for Annagassan pick-ups?
No. The drive down the R166 is on the school's clock. The hour begins when the dual-controlled car is at your front door in the village, not when the engine starts at the depot.
How long does it take from Annagassan to the Drogheda test centre?
About twenty-five minutes, twenty-two kilometres south. Pretest lessons rehearse the same R166 morning route, so the drive into the Donore Road on the day of the test is one you've already done.
Will lessons cover the bridge over the River Glyde?
Yes. The narrow estuary crossing on the way out toward Linns is a give-way where most learners pick up the speed-fault. We loop it from both directions during early lessons, with the brake point called out, until the approach is one less thing to worry about.
Start your Annagassan lessons this week
The County Louth Approved Driving Instructor pool covers Annagassan and the surrounding villages. Pick a Annagassan lesson package or call us to talk it through.
25 minutes there. The same instructor across the EDT cycle.