Morgan Kelly
Experienced School Bus Driver | Category D & Driver CPC Certified
Galway
Professional Summary
Dependable Category D school bus driver based in Galway with a proven record of safe passenger transportation across rural and urban routes. Skilled in daily vehicle roadworthiness inspections, tachograph compliance, and fostering a safe, respectful environment for students of all age groups.
Driving & Transport Experience
Corrib Regional Transport
Galway
School Bus Driver
Aug 2021 – Present
- Safely operate 53-seater school buses on designated rural and suburban Galway routes, transporting over 90 primary and post-primary students daily.
- Conduct statutory pre-trip and post-trip walkaround inspections, logging mechanical defects and fluids via digital maintenance records in line with RSA standards.
- Maintain calm and disciplined cabin environments through consistent student engagement, clear communication, and enforcing seatbelt compliance.
- Adjust daily driving to adverse Atlantic coastal weather conditions, ensuring zero preventable accidents across six consecutive academic terms.
Claddagh Transit & Coach Hire
Galway
School & Charter Bus Driver
Sept 2016 – Jul 2021
- Drove 33-seater minibuses on morning and afternoon school runs alongside regional sports charter journeys across County Galway.
- Managed digital tachograph compliance and verified daily driving hours adhering strictly to EU working time and rest regulations.
- Liaised directly with school liaisons and parents regarding route schedule adjustments, road closures, and passenger support requirements.
- Responded promptly to minor in-transit disruptions and student medical queries with calm de-escalation and protocol reporting.
Western Courier Logistics
Galway
Route Delivery Driver
Mar 2012 – Aug 2016
- Delivered commercial consignments across Connemara and Galway urban centres, maintaining a clean driving and safety record.
- Completed comprehensive vehicle walkaround checks, cargo securing audits, and routine scheduled maintenance coordination.
Education
Galway Community College
Leaving Certificate · General Studies · Galway · Pass · Sept 1992 – Jun 1997
Completed secondary education with focused subjects including Mathematics, English, Geography, and Technical Drawing.
Core Competencies
Category D Bus Driving
Driver CPC Compliance
Pre-Trip Vehicle Safety Checks
Student Passenger Management
Defensive Driving
RSA & EU Tachograph Regulations
Emergency Route Planning
Child Safeguarding & Protection
Basic Vehicle Maintenance
First Aid & Incident Response
Languages
English
C2
Irish
B1
Certifications & Licences
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC - Category D)
Road Safety Authority (RSA) Ireland · May 2024
Garda Vetting Clearance for School Transport
National Vetting Bureau · Sept 2023
First Aid Responder (FAR) Certification
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) · Nov 2025
Community Involvement
Galway Community Transport Voluntary Group
Galway · Jan 2019 – Dec 2024
- Volunteer Minibus Driver
- Provided weekend community minibus transport for elderly and mobility-impaired residents attending local social centres and appointments.
- Assisted passengers with boarding ramps and secured wheelchair restraint systems according to safety guidelines.