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# Luck

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The 5 questions Emma Thompson asked Skydance are damning in their simplicity
Emma’s letter to Skydance has been made public.
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Feb 27th 2019, 11:08 AM
'I’ve had a lot of luck, and Sammy is probably one of the luckiest things that has happened'
We speak to Alan Hegarty about his business – and his unlikely mascot.
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Dec 25th 2017, 7:30 PM
Mourinho bemoans fixture list, claims Liverpool are 'luckier'
The Red Devils boss believes Premier League scheduling is doing his side few favours, while their arch-rivals are benefiting from extra rest time
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Sep 28th 2017, 10:52 AM
Big winners: Family collects a cool €2.3 million from Lotto headquarters
The lucky family won the prize in the Lotto draw on Saturday 10 September 2016.
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Sep 21st 2016, 9:34 PM
Referee unwittingly provides assist for Wigan goal
Sheffield United boss Nigel Adkins will not have been too happy with Andy Woolmer.
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Jan 13th 2016, 9:10 PM
Man who won Lotto plans cruise to see where trucks are made
He’s also giving money to Crumlin Children’s Hospital, which is sound.
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Jul 20th 2015, 5:36 PM
A woman bought a lotto ticket instead of an ice-cream and won €500,000
Good call.
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Apr 27th 2015, 7:54 PM
Louis van Gaal cannot believe his luck lately
The Dutchman could barely contain his delight at today’s press conference.
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Jan 9th 2015, 5:57 PM
Cancer is often down to bad luck, not lifestyle
So say researchers in the US.
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Jan 2nd 2015, 9:52 AM
Kite surfer forced to swim long distance back to shore after equipment failure
Howth Coast Guard received a 999 call at 6pm yesterday.
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Oct 26th 2014, 10:00 AM
A United fan won £1250 after betting on a 4-0 MK Dons victory the other night
Holly Griffiths is now considerably better off after an improbable series of events.
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Aug 28th 2014, 4:20 PM
'Our financial future is secure': Family collects €15m EuroMillions cheque
… but they’re remaining anonymous.
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Apr 11th 2014, 4:14 PM
Poll: What would you do if you found a money-filled wallet?
€100, in a wallet, on the street. What’s your next move?
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Feb 26th 2014, 9:36 AM
This is the luckiest touchdown you'll see all week
Fluky score is fluky.
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Aug 25th 2013, 12:53 PM
6 amazing places to escape to when you win the Lotto
Are you dreaming of your place in the sun?
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Jul 11th 2013, 2:32 PM
Poll: If you won the Lotto, what's the first thing you'd do?
Decisions, decisions…
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Jul 4th 2013, 2:41 PM
And they're off: 116,845 pupils begin Leaving and Junior Cert exams
It was English paper I for both groups this morning, with Home Ec and English paper II being sat this afternoon.
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Jun 5th 2013, 3:55 PM
Quinn wishes students luck in exams during "stressful" time
The Minister said he is “delighted” that 4,000 additional students will sit the Higher Level Maths paper this year.
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Jun 5th 2013, 6:30 AM
Man’s belt buckle stops a bullet and saves his life
It was either a miracle or a lorra lorra luck.
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Apr 12th 2013, 9:15 PM
Fantasyland: This is where luck and skill combine
Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all not in action in the league this weekend.
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Mar 8th 2013, 3:34 PM
Man saves work friend... by falling on him
Martin Amriding fell on top of his friend Kevin Brockbank who was falling to floor with cardiac arrest – and it restarted his heart.
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Dec 11th 2012, 8:24 AM
Underdogs: Ulster must be 'on the money' to beat Leinster
With Pro12 hopes hanging by a thread, Ulster know their very best is required in Ravenhill.
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Apr 19th 2012, 8:35 AM
World’s luckiest lottery winners share $640 million jackpot
Three people in Maryland, Kansas and Illinois have winning tickets for the Mega Millions jackpot – the biggest lottery prize ever.
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Mar 31st 2012, 1:15 PM
HBO cancels horse racing series 'Luck' after third horse fatality
Drama starring Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte ceases production for its second season after latest accident.
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Mar 15th 2012, 12:01 AM
HBO suspends filming with horses on 'Luck' drama
After another horse was euthanised yesterday, production involving horses on the Dustin Hoffman show are shut down.
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Mar 14th 2012, 2:59 PM
The Magnificent Seven: Sporty TV shows
We take a trip down memory lane to a time when Linda Block was the only girl for us.
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Feb 17th 2012, 12:15 PM
HBO defends TV show's horse deaths
The station has been forced to deny accusations of showing “lax attitudes” and “negligence” towards the animals.
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Feb 12th 2012, 12:04 PM
Wealth fund managers claim record $254m lottery jackpot
Three well-heeled men – who shared a $1 lottery ticket – claim an extraordinary win in a major United States lottery.
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Nov 30th 2011, 2:24 PM