Ryanair checking in

You will need to check in online, then either save your boarding passes to a device or alternatively print. If you use a phone or tablet you scan that, but do make sure you have fully charged your phone and I always carry a portable charger or have it on more than one device, in case of delays.
If you do not check in online you will be charged (fined) €55 at the airport.
Once you arrive at the airport, you can go directly to the bag drop, where you weigh your suitcase and print off the baggage label, then drop them at the desk. You will need to scan your boarding pass to do this

We flew with Ryanair this week using family plus, which is priority boarding, 2x cabin bags and 2x hold bags. I checked in online and saved the boarding passes into my iPhone wallet then dropped the hold bags off at the check in desk at the airport. You just have to swipe your boarding passes (from your phone) over an electronic reader to get through security etc after that, it's really easy. We had no problem at all (and I'm used to British Airways etc, not budget).

I assume free airport check in means you don't get charged if you don't print your tickets in advance, but I'd hate to wast the money to find out I was wrong. Could you try online customer services to see if they can confirm. TBH I'd check in online and print the boarding passes anyway as the safest option

Isn’t that £55 at the airport if you don’t check in advance on line? As above, go through their T&Cs with a tooth comb! It’s a pain but the price you pay for the cheap flight!

Use the fast track, most do and it IS a big deal with Ryanair!

You get one bag free and you just drop it off. No extra £55. We did this only a few months back and it was very easy.

Ryanair are no worse than EasyJet, usually slightly better!

Read all the info, follow their instruction and you will be fine.