Search this forum (Search entire posts) for the keyword LASORS.
You'll find lots of useful threads that you should read.
If you can wade through
LASORS it tells you pretty much all you need to know about what's involved in getting a PPL and the requirements. It may be daunting, but so is Air Law!!
You are in Ireland, but for a JAA PPL (does that still exist now?) the syllabus and requirements will be similar wherever you do it (in JAA-land).
FBW