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Monday 11 December 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# Luck

All time
The 5 questions Emma Thompson asked Skydance are damning in their simplicity
Emma’s letter to Skydance has been made public.
'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.
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
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.
Referee unwittingly provides assist for Wigan goal
Sheffield United boss Nigel Adkins will not have been too happy with Andy Woolmer.
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.
A woman bought a lotto ticket instead of an ice-cream and won €500,000
Good call.
Louis van Gaal cannot believe his luck lately
The Dutchman could barely contain his delight at today’s press conference.
Cancer is often down to bad luck, not lifestyle
So say researchers in the US.
Kite surfer forced to swim long distance back to shore after equipment failure
Howth Coast Guard received a 999 call at 6pm yesterday.
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.
'Our financial future is secure': Family collects €15m EuroMillions cheque
… but they’re remaining anonymous.
Poll: What would you do if you found a money-filled wallet?
€100, in a wallet, on the street. What’s your next move?
This is the luckiest touchdown you'll see all week
Fluky score is fluky.
6 amazing places to escape to when you win the Lotto
Are you dreaming of your place in the sun?
Poll: If you won the Lotto, what's the first thing you'd do?
Decisions, decisions…
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.
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.
Man’s belt buckle stops a bullet and saves his life
It was either a miracle or a lorra lorra luck.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HBO defends TV show's horse deaths
The station has been forced to deny accusations of showing “lax attitudes” and “negligence” towards the animals.
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.