I was recently back in Europe and flew TUF - STN and STN - LIG on Ryanair. The flights were both full, and the crew were busy but polite and efficient. On time ex TUF, 5 mins early into STN. About 5 - 10 mins late ex STN and also about the same into LIG which is pretty much OK I'd say.
My flights cost me around GBP120 for the return trip, thanks to all the ******** taxes, and I had paid for priority boarding and a check in bag.
Overall it did what I needed it to do at a price I was (mostly) happy to pay.
The only thing I would say against the whole experience would be the Chav-ville that is Stansted airport: I think I was the only person not wearing a shellsuit, tracksuit bottoms or a "hoodie". Next time I will have to investigate where else one can fly to ex LIG(!)