O’Reilly School of Motoring

O’Reilly School of Motoring provides motorcycle training in Tallaght, south of Dublin, with two main offerings: Initial Basic Training (IBT) and lessons for riders who want more practice or preparation for the test. Lessons are booked in advance, and the school offers weekday and weekend options without publishing one fixed weekly schedule.

The IBT course is for people starting out and for riders who need to complete the modules for their license category. In Ireland, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) requires IBT for first-time motorcycle learner-permit holders; the permit must match the motorcycle category used for training. The school offers courses for AM/A1 and A/A2, with the module sequence for each group, and explains the prerequisites for starting training.

Sessions cover motorcycle control, balance, braking, observation, gear use, and road positioning, along with slow-speed maneuvers, intersections, roundabouts, and hazard awareness. The purpose is more than completing a checklist: practice connects safety checks with traffic situations and progresses from a controlled area to road riding, according to the module and the student’s experience.

For riders who have completed IBT and are preparing for the test, O’Reilly offers separate pre-test lessons. The school lists a two-hour session using the student’s own motorcycle and works on maneuvers, pre-ride checks, road position, and test situations. It also offers modular training—including Module 5 for certain categories—as an option for riders who do not need to book the full course.

The school’s published rates list the full A/A2 IBT course at €650, including Modules 1, 3, and 5, plus a school motorcycle and protective gear. The full AM/A1 course is listed at €590 and includes Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4; Module 5 alone is listed at €430 with a school bike and gear, and a two-hour pre-test lesson is €150 with the student’s own bike. These are the school’s published prices and may depend on the course required for each permit.

Having school motorcycles and protective gear available helps beginners who do not yet own a bike or a full set of riding clothes. The school says IBT courses include a helmet, jacket, gloves, trousers, and rain gear at no additional cost. A pre-test lesson, by contrast, requires the student’s own motorcycle. That distinction helps learners choose a format and know what to bring before booking.

O’Reilly may be especially useful for riders who need a defined training path: initial IBT, additional practice, or preparation before a test. It helps to identify the learner-permit category first and confirm which modules apply, since not every student needs the same course. Based in Tallaght, the school combines classroom instruction with riding practice, IBT motorcycles, and sessions for different experience levels.