Tom D. is absolutely correct. We were on the high end of the East-West runway at Shannon so we were able to see the "lo lying" fields of Athenry. And full marks to Blackcatter for the observation of Athenry as a grain crop. We all know that it is a grain that can actually be distilled into whisky. That's why there are so many fields of the stuff. And finally, since the Shannon airport is on the estuary of the river, we now know why "once we watched the small sea birds fly". You see, seagulls and puffins LOVE Athenry. It's the steady diet of these creatures.

Personally, I'd love to see Ireland make a cereal of this stuff.

Bob Pegritz