r/maynoothuniversity

Full disclosure: I built L-Plate, so I'm not pretending this is some random discovery from the glovebox of a 2009 Focus.

Main site: https://l-plate.ie

The idea is simple: help learners get through the Irish theory test before they join the rest of us debating indicators, roundabouts, yellow boxes, and whether a Micra doing 42 on a national road is a cry for help.

What's in it:

- Irish theory-test practice questions

- timed 40-question mocks

- road sign practice

- weak-area tracking

- streaks and XP for people who need a small bit of shame to study

- Brendan, an AI instructor, explaining why wrong answers are wrong in plain English

I'm looking for honest Irish feedback. If Brendan is useful, deadly. If he's too much of a dose, say it and I'll tune him down before he starts shouting at traffic cones.

I set aside free Reddit Premium slots:

REDDITFOUNDER25 - lifetime Premium while slots last

REDDITMONTH100 - one month Premium if founder slots are gone

Free founder slot link:

https://l-plate.ie/free-test/?ref=REDDITFOUNDER25&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=irelandsshitedrivers_founder_slots

Month-free backup:

https://l-plate.ie/free-test/?ref=REDDITMONTH100&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=irelandsshitedrivers_month_slots

I still need help if anyone has 10 minutes to spare!

I need another 170 participants to reach my quota to make my research meaningful.

I am currently recruiting participants for a research project for my MSc in Applied Psychology. My research is titled Loneliness, Social Support, and Generational Differences in AI Companion Use in Ireland.

Whether you are interested in AI companions or have experience interacting with AI companions, this research (and me personally) would greatly benefit from your input!

If you would like to participate, you must;
✅Be over 18 and under 65 years of age and ordinarily resident in Ireland.
✅Be confident and willing to participate with the right to withdraw at any stage.
✅Consent to participate.
✅Not currently facing mental health difficulties or using AI companions for therapeutic purposes.

Please click the link below and feel free to share it with anyone you know who might be interested, any help would be much appreciated!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BtcGKpqiye

If you would like to know more, please contact me on 10600603@mydbs.ie.

The last day to participate will be 30 June 2026.

“AI companions” are like digital friends or characters you can text or talk with whenever you want. Unlike regular AI assistants that mainly answer questions or do tasks, these companions are designed to have conversations that feel personal and meaningful.

For example, with AI companions, you can:
Chat about your day, interests, or anything on your mind, talk through feelings or get a different perspective when you're dealing with something tough, create or customize a digital companion with specific traits, interests, or personalities, role-play conversations with fictional characters from your favorite shows, games, or books.