Originally Posted by Colada

Note the Ryanair flight doesn't include handling fees whereas the Aer Lingus quote does.
Also, Aer Lingus allows cabin hand baggage, Ryanair will charge 35 euro EXTRA penalty for it.
Aer Linfus allows 5kgs more Hold Baggage than Ryanair, which charges an extra 12 euro per kilo - making an automatic extra charge of 60 euro to match Aer Lingus allowance.

So in 30 seconds I proved you are a shmuck, and a Ryanair propagandist.
QED.