Ireland
Thanks for all the help guys. Hold both Transport Canada and FAA licence with Instructor rating and previously held a PPL in the UK but Medical for that long since expired. Not sure who suggested strong winds for a complete month but thats neither here nor there with the way the weather changes, even in Ireland. Would certainly consider the dual option as it will be the easiest with the time I have and whoever suggested the "scraping off mountains" comment not really what I was looking for in regards to avoiding checkouts.