The RSA have published a detailed handbook on Reduced EDT (pdf).
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There are a number of rental car outlets in Galway so you could start the self-driving portion of your itinerary from there after a good night's rest ...
You will be required to produce your completed EDT logbook on the day of the driving test.
I also offer a free assessment lesson to new learners, allowing them to experience my service and meet my instructors before committing to a package.
The cost of driving lessons typically ranges from anywhere between €35 to €70 per lesson and with a minimum of 12 required, this wracks up an unavoidable bill of hundreds of euros.