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Driving a car in Ireland is an experience, sometimes good, often horrendous. From obtaining your licence to paying for insurance to negotiating the potholes of the country's roads, there's never a dull moment. The links below take you to the various sections of this site that deal with driving a car and to other sites that may be of interest.
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Buying, selling and renting cars
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