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# superstition

Last year
2022
Poll: Are you superstitious?
Today is Friday the 13th.
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20.8k
May 13th 2022, 10:00 AM
All time
Poll: Are you superstitious about Friday 13th?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
48
17.1k
Oct 13th 2017, 12:45 PM
Not superstitious? You're in luck - it's over €4,000 cheaper to live at door number 13
The value of homes at number 13 are typically €4,335 cheaper than the average Irish property.
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15.7k
Oct 13th 2017, 6:00 AM
10 superstitions Irish people can't get enough of
~verry superstitious~
5
13.2k
Jan 13th 2017, 1:05 PM
Houses with the number 13 sell for less in many parts of the country. Why?
It’s possible we have a sneaking fear of the number 13.
30
13.4k
May 13th 2016, 6:20 AM
Carl Frampton plays some Stevie Wonder to wind up Quigg in dressing room row
The mind games continue ahead of Saturday’s world super-bantamweight title showdown.
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9.1k
Feb 25th 2016, 3:41 PM
Teacher charged with trying to sell albino schoolgirl for €8,900
The primary school teacher was with the girl when he was arrested and charged with abduction with intent to murder.
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25.0k
Sep 16th 2015, 6:03 AM
11 irrational superstitions Irish people believe in
Happy Friday the 13th!
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45.8k
Mar 13th 2015, 1:11 PM
Paddy Kenny sacked by new Leeds owner because of his date of birth
The former Ireland goalkeeper has left the Championship club, whose new owner is superstitious about the number 17.
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33.7k
Jul 3rd 2014, 12:56 PM
This woman blacked up as Stevie Wonder in a TV talent show
Oh, and pretended to be blind. No biggie.
5
2.5k
Aug 2nd 2013, 2:58 PM
Curse of '51? No such thing, says star of Mayo's last All-Ireland success
Mick Mulderrig says the story that a priest cursed the counties footballers over 60 years ago ‘is a load of crap’ and Mayo can seal the Sam Maguire this weekend.
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13.5k
Sep 19th 2012, 1:32 PM
The truth behind 5 old wives' tales
Sitting too close to the TV? Swallowed chewing gum? Worried chocolate causes spots? Relax – it’s not as bad as you were led to believe.
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27.9k
Jul 15th 2012, 7:30 PM
The Magnificent Seven: Unlucky moments in sport
We’re getting into the spirit of Friday the 13th with these seven shockers.
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2.1k
Jul 13th 2012, 1:14 PM