Hi Kelly,
I did my flight training while working fulltime for the airline with the harp onthe tail!!! Took me 3 years. IMHO, Would recommend that you keep away from Irish flight schools for the training...they tend to drag everything out. Did my PPL in 2 weeks in the states with no previous flying experience, my CPL in 3 weeks a year and a half and 14 exams later, and my Multi IR in England. Still managed to keep up my work commitments and 2-3 weeks isn't that long to be away from your family. You could bring them along for the holiday if finances allowed.
3Bars