Landing at Ballymun

(Setting the scene, Ballymun outside of Dublin has a reputation as a rough spot)

Fifteen minutes into Aer Lingus Flight EI109 from Madrid to Dublin the Plane encounters a serious problem with the Instrument landing systems. In a Fit of Panic, Paddy the Pilot turns to his co-Pilot and says:

- Jazus Mick... Well have to turn back...none of the equipment is working!.

Mick says to Paddy:

- No Problem... Sure I can tell where we are by sticking my hand out the Window!

- OK! - says Paddy.

- Where are we then?

Mick winds down the window and sticks his hand out and replies:

- Well Paddy, I reckon were over the Bay of Biscay. The humidity seems to be gone out of the air. This is caused by the seawater. Just Head North

- Brilliant! - replies Paddy, and precedes north bound. Fifteen Minutes later Paddy asks:

- Where are we now Mick?

Mick winds down the window and sticks his hand out and replies:

- Were over the English Channel now. The air is much cooler here. Just head in a north easterly direction.

Thirty minutes Later Paddy asks:

- Where are we now Mick?

Mick winds down the window and sticks his hand out and replies:

- Were over the Ballymun flats. Quick... Bank left here and you should be on Course for Runway One.

Paddy, Responds and 5 minutes later the plane lands safely on Runway One. Paddy turns to Mick and says:

- That was Brilliant... But... Tell Me . How did you know we were over the Ballymun Flats

- Well! - said Mick...

- When I pulled my hand back in.. My Watch was Gone!