Hi P06T,
Regarding MCC where you finish is no matter at all, the piece of paper is the same for MCC is all about how much you learn.
Regarding ATPL exams many candidates are successfully without passing exams by first time .
How ever the Ryanair is the perfect further employer for stable and further career opportunity even you have to pay for self sponsored Type Rating.
I apply 14th of Feb to CAE and still waiting for screening far as know it take up to 4 months to be called, I will inform about my progress hire when something new come up.
For now I'm enjoy flying in Ireland :-) and study 737 :-)
All the best.