So you're thinking about get your hands on an Irish driving licence? It's a fairly straightforward process, once you know the ropes. First things first, you need to check that you meet the basic requirements: being at least 17 years old and having residency in Ireland. Then comes select your driving test category, be it car, motorcycle or lorry.

If you've found yourself that your driving licence is missing in Ireland, don't panic. It happens to the best of us! The most important step is to register the loss to the Road Safety Authority (RSA). You can do this by phone at their offices. When you notify the RSA, they'll issue a replacement licence. This will allow you to travel legally while