You're going to study what interests you the most and you plan to base your decision on the quality of university life? Can't see anything wrong with that logic, in fact, you're a natural engineer.
As a father of one current student and two graduates I advise you to look at the living costs in the city of your choice. Where rents are cheaper you'll get better accomodation - a very important factor in the quality of your life. [I know of one poor chap at Oxford Brookes who woke up one morning unable to open his eyes because his eyelashes had frozen together.] Not many universities can offer Halls of Residence, not even to all of the the first year students. Beware of Landlords!! Some of the best advice I've seen for renting is here at the University of London's
accomodation advice page Read the stuff under "Publications."
Student social life is pretty much the same regardless of location. General poverty and the contempt of the local population obliges students to flock together in the 'student places' for cheap food and loads of cheap beer. Been like that for centuries.
On the other hand, although Limerick is obviously cheaper than Farnborough, do take time to check the facilities in the various universities; some are better equipped than others and their courses will be more enjoyable and fulfilling as a result. Good Labs = good coursework.
Good Luck, have fun and welcome to the wonderful world of aviation.
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Through difficulties to the cinema