Thanks

No we don't need a stopover on the way back. In fact in all honesty if we could avoid it it would be great. I always find return journeys more tiring and then we have a 2 hr drive from Dublin airport too. However so far in searching that option (direct from MCO-DBL) makes the price higher.

Both airports in Belfast would be even more convenient but starting within the UK is horrendously priced. Over the years we have found that the price for us flying from Dublin via London/Manchester/Birmingham etc to an international destination is cheaper that for those poor people getting the flight from the UK mainland airport. Something to do with different airport taxes I think.