it used to be hugely cheaper to train in the states and a lot less hassle.
These days though with the security requirements.
The increase in aircraft costs
The number of EASA schools getting shut down by EASA removing there approvals sometimes with only days notice.
The increase in air fares.
The gap has closed significantly.
I would say its 50/50 these days if its worth the bother apart from having flown to cork many times in my day job the wx there can be utterly pants for weeks at a time. So it may be of benefit just to escape the
rain.