Off on 2 weeks holiday with Ryanair on 26 August at 06h45.
Took Ryanair on 7 Aug from Stansted - had planned to arrive early but for various technical reasons got there 30 mins before baggage check-in closed - long queues but moving fairly briskly and a special check-in for those whose flights were about to close. No problems at all. Checked in within 20 mins which isn't too bad.
Still I always prefer to try an alternative when there is one available and often the cost difference is only around £20 which is preferable to pay to avoid the ryanair paltry weight restrictions.