Martina and Ammi Burke arrest / Learning to drive later in life

What is it like learning to drive in your 50s? In today’s episode, we hear from journalist June Shannon who passed her driving test at the age of 54. For years, Shannon avoided driving due to anxiety, having failed a driving test in her late 20s. Living in Dublin and close to public transport, also meant she didn’t need to use a car. However, a move to Limerick a few years ago - where a car became essential - pushed Shannon to get lessons and try again. This time, she learned on an automatic car, which made the experience a lot less stressful. In today’s episode, she tells Róisín Ingle why it’s never too late to learn and that if she can do it, “anyone can”. But first, Irish Times podcast producer Suzanne Brennan is here to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week including the arrest of Martina and Ammi Burke and the musical comeback we’ve all been waiting for: Celine Dion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Martina and Ammi Burke arrest / Learning to drive later in life is an episode from The Women's Podcast by The Irish Times Women's Podcast.

This episode is 34:45 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2026.

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