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About Colm

Colm O'Conghaile is a driving instructor who has years of experience in the business. Colm tailors his lessons to suit each individual and their needs.
Whether you are a beginner, going for your driving test or are already
a licenced driver that wants to brush up on their skills, all are welcome.
Colm specialises in making people feel comfortable and confident in themselves from their very first lesson. He loves teaching people of all ages and enjoys helping them to achieve their potential.
He is an approved and certified ADI instructor.
TESTIMONIALS
"5 stars - Colm is a great driving instructor, he is very dedicated and always really patient and friendly. I passed my test first time after lessons and pretests with Colm. I Highly recommend him, an absolute gentleman."
- Lee Browne 28th January 2023
"Colm is a great guy, really dedicated, patient and helpful. He is very well-informed instructor and knows how to train drivers for driving test and real life driving. Passed my driving test with reduced EDT with Colm's help. He worked even on his off days before my test to make sure I am ready. Tried his best to cover all the test routes and uncertain driving scenarios. His instructions and guidance are entirely in-line with what tester expects from you. Cant recommend him enough. Thank you Colm."
-Talal Asghar 10 November 2022
"Quality instructor, not a moment of panic.Colm had me confident
within a few weeks, passed first time couldn’t recommend him more, great guy." - Adam Ward 30 April 2022
"5 star rating - Brilliant driving instructor. Colm was always friendly, good humored and quick to praise when I was driving well. He was also patient whenever I made mistakes, and was able to calmly walk me through where I went wrong and the steps I needed to take to improve. Colm also had excellent knowledge of the test routes, technical questions and theory questions. He provided additional resources in the form of helpful diagrams and instructional videos. Colm undoubtedly boosted my confidence on the road and I highly recommend him to anyone hoping to pass their test."
- Isabelle McLornan 27 July 2021
Colm is a brilliant driving instructor. He is very patient and explains everything very clearly and calmly. I passed my driving test first time in Navan. Even before my test Colm went above and beyond to ensure I knew all the theory questions by sending me all the information. I couldn’t have done it without Colm. I would highly recommend him for driving lessons."
- Mags Walsh 6 August 2021
Colm was a great driving instructor. I didn’t know how to move the car before having lessons with him! I put passing first time all to Colm. He taught me everything I needed to know before the test, covered all manoeuvres and test routes. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a great driving instructor!
- Rebecca Schouten 4 December 2020
"I can’t recommend Colm and Excelerate Driving highly enough. An excellent , patient , friendly instructor with great insights and preparation training that will get you fully set for your test . If you want to pass then Excelerate will get you there."
- Arto Thomas Salonen 5 December 2020
"I passed my test thanks to Colm, very good instructor with great tips, will explain you everything and watch every move of your driving to make sure you follow the rules at all the time. Highly recommend."
- Soraia Reami Vieira Maggetto 26th Oct 2019
"I contacted Colm after failing my first test. I was worried that nerves would get the better of me. Colm is excellent - he helped build my driving confidence and I was able to approach the test with confidence ! He gave great tips and advice, he was always calm and clear . Lovely approach . Definitely recommend !"
- Aoife Birrane 14th October 2019
"A sound man, knows his stuff and will get you through the test"
- Pól Ó Daimhín 1st July 2019
"Colm is a great instructor. He'll make you feel at ease behind the wheel and help pinpoint any bad habits and improve your driving. Couldn't recommend enough!"
- Ross Shannon 3rd February 2018
"Colm is an absolute gent , he gives very calm clear and easy to follow instruction and was extremely thorough and supportive in getting ready for the test . I passed my test today with flying colours and I wouldn't have done so well without Colms help. Highly recommended, thanks again sir"
- Dave Murphy 5th December 2017
"Thank you so much to Colm for putting me at ease and instructing me on all the little details that matter and that definitely helped me pass the test!"
- Michelle Henshaw 26th October 2016
"Couldn't recommend Colm high enough. Failed the first time under a different driving school then I found Colm and easily passed. Great instructor who fully prepared me for the test. God knows how many times is have had to sit it with out his help! Cheers mate!"
- Darren Connolly 22nd September 2016