ok before i start, by providing info on cabair i am not in any way starting yet another debate on who is best cabair/oxford etc etc
i am talking about my own experiences only. I finished the intergrated route earlier this year and i have nothing but praise for cabair as an establishment.
The groundschool is supported by some of the best instructors/teachers i have ever come across. Their experiences and knowledge of the requirements for the ATPL is second to non.
Everyone is friendly and welcoming. But be prepared to work your backside off, it will mean making quite a few sacrifices on the social scene for a while but nothing is worse that sitting back and wishing you had done more.
On the flying side, new a/c have replaced the katanas which i did my first training on. DA40's are apparently (i've not flown one) very nice to fly. New twins are supposed to be on the way also.
Flight school (at the start of your flight training) can mean alot of sitting around and waiting for the weather. Be prepared. The most important thing i can pass on is respect your instructors decision. You may benefit from starting a course in march / april as then you are guarenteed (more or less) better weather for your first flight block.
Remember this is in no way an attempt to sell cabair, this is my own experiences.
Make sure you are 110% committed before you start.
Try and do as much as possible to create a good impression.
Enjoy it. As some of your buddies will be flying along side in the future.
good luck.