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Swilly Group is now accepting bookings for it’s Part Time and Full Time Transport Managers CPC courses, starting Tuesday 3rd March and Monday 13th April 2026 respectively.  The Transport Managers CPC course is a professional qualification [...]

If you're thinking about running a commercial transport operation in Ireland, you've likely come across the term Transport Manager CPC. But what is Transport Manager CPC, and do you actually need it? The Transport [...]

Swilly Group is now accepting bookings for their highly sought-after ADR Initial Basic and Tanker Specialisation Courses, scheduled in December 2025. The ADR Full course provide drivers with essential qualifications for driving vehicles transporting [...]

If you're looking for a career that offers variety, travel, and the potential for steady income, truck driving might be a great fit. In Ireland, the haulage and logistics industry sector is vital to [...]

If you are considering a career as a professional bus driver, the first step is obtaining a Bus Licence in Ireland. This licence, officially known as a Category D licence, allows you to drive [...]

If you plan to tow a larger trailer in Ireland — whether it’s for work, farming, or leisure — you may need a Category BE licence. This licence allows you to drive a vehicle-trailer [...]

The Transport Managers Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Certificate is essential for anyone seeking to manage a transport operation professionally. To get your hands on this certificate, you must firstly complete the Transport Managers [...]

Whether you're pulling a horsebox, caravan, a boat, or garden waste, towing a trailer in Ireland comes with serious responsibilities. These expert tips ensure you stay safe and legal on Irish roads, covering everything [...]

Introduction Professional drivers of vehicles transporting Dangerous Goods or Hazardous materials are required to hold an ADR Licence. The ADR Training benefits new and experienced drivers interested in progressing their careers as a professional driver. [...]

Swilly Group has launched a new ONLINE Driver CPC Case Studies training course to help Bus and Truck learner drivers prepare for the RSA Driver CPC Case Studies test. What are the Driver CPC [...]

The shortage of Bus and Truck drivers has now become a serious problem in Ireland according to Brian Sweeney Managing Director of Swilly Group.  Brian said, “Truck and Bus driver shortage has been highlighted as [...]

Transport Manager's CPC Course Q1.        How long does the Transport Managers CPC course last? The Swilly Group delivers over 100 hours of online training.  Learners are required to attend at least 75% of [...]

Swilly Group this week launched two new Car/Jeep and trailer pre-test driver training packages.  Stephen Sweeney director at Swilly Group said, “we have seen an increasing demand for pre-test driving tuition in licence category EB [...]

The Swilly Group welcomed the release of an information booklet and a series of You Tube videos by the RSA on the regulations around towing of light trailers. The information Booklet “Road Safety Advice [...]

A learner driver once asked his driving instructor to explain the roundabout lane rules to him.  His instructor said “It’s very simple.  “Think of the roundabout as a clock”.  “If you’re exiting before 12 [...]

When towing a trailer of any description with a car or light van, it is important for the driver to ensure that he/she is legally compliant. There are a number of checks that need [...]