In terms of GF, BAH, Ireland and 'aviation in general', it is worth noting that the Irish 'mafia' (aka Aer Rianta) are very well established in Bahrain & Middle East (mainly duty free shopping)and also several Irish expats are senior managers for Bahrain Aviation Authority.... so it makes a lot of sense from that perspective... and long overdue too IMHO, but then again maybe there just isn't THAT much traffic to be had... maybe we'll see soon...