Since my trip report got bumped I thought I'd give you final update, currently back in DAA lounge waiting for final flight back, but sadly our cases are somewhere behind. Possibly at LHR like the delta lady said but probably not as BA haven't any record of them yet. We checked with 4 other people who all said they would be checked all the way to Dublin.

Everyone I've spoken said that with 3 flights and 3 carriers it would have been more of a surprise if they DID make it all the way. Still at least it makes for a quick getaway at T5.

BA gold line said they should turn up in a day or two.. Hopefully not in Dublin!