I don't know what part of the country you live in but if you are in the border region, you could consider flying from Belfast International with Easyjet
I prefer flying with Easyjet over Ryanair for a number of reasons:
Staff are much more friendly and helpful though they do have to wear those awful orange uniforms
Legroom is better (still not great but better than Ryanair)
Belfast International is a breeze to pass through in comparison to Dublin Airport; though getting there can be a hassle
Flights are generally less expensive as are the taxes/charges.
Most importantly of all, they fly to more central airports; e.g. Paris Charles De Gaulle rather than Beuvais, Amsterdam Schipol rather than Eindhoven, Glasgow International rather than Prestwick, Barcelona International rather than Girona or Reus.
Having said that, there are a lot more destinations with Ryanair from Dublin than Easyjet from Belfast.