About Us

Leaders In Driver Training Since 1975

Our Heritage

Established by Noel Sweeney in 1975, Swilly Group was among one of Ireland’s earliest driving schools. Over the years the business has grown to be an award-winning training provider empowering individuals and organisations with a range of top-tier driving and transport training and support services.

Noel was joined by his wife Mary and later their sons Brian, Stephen and Karl in driving the business forward, growing it from from a pioneering local initiative to one of the largest and most successful training and employment support service providers in the Republic of Ireland. The family business’s journey has been marked by continuous growth, driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.

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Swilly Group

Who We Are

Swilly Group is a beacon of innovation and quality in the training industry. Providing a broad spectrum of services in Driving, Transport, Health & Safety, and Employment Support, we cater to both private enterprises, public sector bodies and individuals, delivering unparalleled training experiences. Our highly trained and dedicated professionals ensure that every course and progamme meets and exceeds expectations.

Why Choose Swilly Group?

Accredited Education

Accredited Education

We’ve achieved accreditation for our quality and environmental management systems, reflecting our unwavering commitment to delivering the best.

Bespoke Training Solutions

Bespoke Training Solutions

We tailor our services to meet our clients’ diverse needs, ensuring flexibility and effectiveness with training solutions involving practical in-vehicle training, classroom-based sessions and online or blended learning.

Direct Impact

Direct Impact

Through many years of contracted training delivery for SOLAS/Momentum and the ETBs, we’ve directly enhanced employability and vocational skills of many learners by offering a balanced mix of one-to-one education, skills training, and work placements.

Expertise That Matters

Expertise That Matters

Our tutors and instructors aren’t just teachers; they’re industry veterans with extensive experience and relevant qualifications, including pedagogical credentials, ensuring that we bring real-world insights to our training.

Our Management Team

At the heart of Swilly Group’s success is our management team, a group of seasoned professionals dedicated to upholding our standards of excellence and driving the company forward. With a deep understanding of the training and employment landscape, they lead with integrity, vision, and an unwavering commitment to our clients and their success.

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Brian Sweeney

Managing Director

Brian Sweeney is the Managing Director of the Swilly Group. Brian has been delivering Driving and Transport training since 1991. He holds an MSc in Environmental Health and Safety Management, a Masters in Engineering and a RoSPA Diploma in Advanced Driver Training. Brian is also a qualified DGSA and designed, developed, and delivered the Swilly Group ADR Driver Training Courses. He also tutors on the Transport Managers CPC course and the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) training course. Brian holds the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Management for both Passenger and Haulage.

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Stephen Sweeney

Director of Driving Services

Stephen Sweeney is the Director of Driving Services at Swilly Group. Stephen is an RSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) for cars, buses and all truck licence categories and has been delivering Driving and Transport training since 1990. He holds a BSS in Accounting and a RoSPA Diploma in Advanced Driver Training. Stephen is also a qualified DGSA and delivers the Swilly Group ADR Driver Training Courses. Stephen is responsible for delivering all the driver training services at Swilly Group. He also tutors on the Transport Managers’ CPC course and the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) training course. Stephen holds the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Management for both Passenger and Haulage.

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Karl Sweeney

Director of Transport Training Services

Karl Sweeney is the Director of Transport Training Service at the Swilly Group. Karl holds an MSc in Environmental, Health and Safety Management and has delivered Driving and Transport training since 1991. Karl holds a BSc in Computer Science and a RoSPA Diploma in Advanced Driver Training. Karl is also a qualified DGSA and delivers the Swilly Group ADR Driver Training Courses. Karl is responsible for delivering all transport training services at Swilly Group. He also tutors on the Transport Managers’ CPC courses and the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) training course. Karl holds the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Management for both Passenger and Haulage.

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James Kenny

General and Finance Manager

James Kenny, is a qualified accountant and has worked as the General and Finance Manager at Swilly Group. James holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) and has worked in Finance since 1990. James joined Swilly Group in 2012 and is responsible for the general and financial management of the business. He has a FETAC level 6 Train the Trainer qualification and tutors on the Transport Managers’ CPC courses. James holds the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Management for both Passenger and Haulage.