Presumably there is a reason you haven't considered the RAF or RN? There is no integrated course in Ireland. PTC doesn't claim theirs is but they won't stop you thinking it is. To be fair to PTC I do think improvement is on the cards. They are aware of their problems. If they survive this downturn. However I doubt if you will get funding. Things are pretty dead at the moment. However Cityjet, I think are still taking on cadets through FTE and CTC. Have a look at the website.
The girlfriend thing obviously impacts your thinking. But to be frank. I would stick with the Army Air Corps. You will get lots of experience and maybe even fly with them. I tried to join years ago. Pity I couldn't. Five years from now, you will still be only 23. That is very young still, believe me.