Meet the Team

Colm		Qualified in 1981 - ADI 35616 - RSA Qualified 2009 I am the founder of ACE Driving School Cork and have over 35 years driving experience. I am a qualified driving instructor in cars, trucks and buses. Qualified as a CPC Trainer I and am also a certified transport manager in both road passenger transport and road haulage transport. I have a wealth of knowledge to give to my students and I am a patient trainer. Taking great pride in my work, I love teaching and have a very high pass rate.
Debi		Qualified in 2011 - ADI 37619 I started working with ACE Driving School Cork in 2011 when I moved to Ireland. I love teaching and I love driving, so being a driving instructor is an ideal job for me! Prior to being a driving instructor, I did a range of jobs including teaching people with visual impairment to use specialist software.
Susan		Qualified as a Driving Instructor in 2005 - ADI 34663. Hi there! Just to introduce myself, my name is Susan Scannell and I live in a lovely part of the world in the Gaeltacht village of Baile Mhúirne near the Cork/Kerry border. I am one of those fortunate people who can say I am doing a job I truly love in my role as an ADI. I made the decision to join the ACE team in 2020 after numerous years providing driving tuition independently. It's great to be part of such a wonderful team who are like minded and passionate about what we do. We offer an all inclusive non judgemental approach and welcome students from all walks of life. No two days, no two clients are the same. But my goal for each and every candidate I have the pleasure of working with, is the same, and that is, to equip everyone with the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to make them into the best driver they can be. I cover both Killarney, Co. Kerry and Wilton, Cork test centres. Each of these centres definitely provide their own challenges for new drivers, but with 16 years driver training experience under my belt I can provide the knowledge and training to get you test ready. I believe my work is not simply to learn just to pass a test, it's about training candidates to become safe skilled drivers for life. I afford all my learner drivers the opportunity to learn in a relaxed environment. I am aware that each driver needs to learn at his/her own pace. I will do this in a calm enjoyable fashion. I am patient, friendly and enthusiastic, I love that I get to help people every day! Whether it's the picturesque town of Killarney in Kerry or the busy Wilton area in Cork City you wish to prepare, I can help by utilising my extensive knowledge of both areas. Every journey starts with a single step, take your first step in learning to drive with me!!
Jim		Qualified in 2010 - ADI 36914 Being a driving instructor is not a job for me, it is something I love to do and I enjoy bringing the very best out of my pupils. From the first to the very last lesson you can be sure I'll teach you everything you need to know so you can be ACE at driving! If you want to be the best you can be at driving, come to us at ACE Driving School Cork and we will get you there.
CW		Qualified in 2001 - ADI 34328 I enjoy meeting new clients all the time and doing the best I can to help them through their driver training experience. I also teach disabled drivers, do on-road driving assessments and teach people with hearing difficulties. Thus helping to make ACE Driving School a fully inclusive driving school!
Brian		Qualified in 2016 - ADI 39138 With over 30 years professional driving experience and a background in training and development, I was delighted to join the team at ACE Driving School Cork. My AIM is to ensure every student is given the best quality learning experience while under my supervision. All students are afforded the opportunity & tools to advance their driving skills in a relaxed manner. I look forward to working with you.
John		Qualified in 1978 - ADI 34794 I have about 12 years of experience teaching with the Department of Defence. I also have over 20 years professional driving experience I'm qualified in cars (Class B), cars/Jeeps and trailers (Class EB), trucks, rigid (Class C), and artics (Class EC). I have only recently joined Ace Driving School Cork and I am looking forward to teaching you so
Rachel		Qualified in 2021 - ADI 40848 Hi My name is Rachel. I've recently joined ACE Driving School Cork. I Specialise in Automatic Car Driving lessons and I am an "ACE" Driving Instructor. I became a Driving Instructor because I'm passionate to teach students to drive, especially people who find driving challenging or difficult. I was once where you are now when I first started driving and thanks to the fantastic ACE Driving School Cork Driver Training Programme. I am now a Fully Qualified RSA-approved and registered Driving Instructor. I have years of experience driving and I am extremely good with nervous pupils and can teach students the techniques to cope better with test day nerves. I am easy-going and extremely patient and friendly and the lessons are relaxed and calm. I love teaching people to drive, it's my passion, and there's nothing better than seeing pupils achieve their goals. I am easy-going and relaxed in my style and believe that learning to drive should be fun as well as focused. I welcome nervous drivers. Learn with me and pass with confidence!
Niall		Qualified in 2019 - ADI 39761 I joined the ACE Driving School team in 2019. I enjoy seeing students progress and learn to drive whilst under my instruction. I like to create an enjoyable, relaxed and friendly atmosphere in which to learn how to drive.