I've flown on Ryanair loads of times, you have to from EMA.
They are great, they do what they say on the can! None of my flights were late, in fact most were early and you get a blast of exciting music when this happens. The aircraft are all nearly new and you get more legroom than on Thomson or Monarch. They even let you take an extra bag with your duty free in, you used to have to put it in the cary on as well as the wife's handbag. They do not seem to check the size of the cary on like they used to.
You can even chose your seat number, this stops the exhilarating run to the plane which is usually parked well away from the terminal.
Like the previous poster said, go to the loo and fill up with food before you board, although the coffee and food ain't too bad on Ryanair.
Good luck!!!
PS Have you made your will?