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luck of the Irish

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luck of the Irish
luck associated with the Irish people. (Also said as a catch phrase for any kind of luck.) Bill: How did you manage to do it, Jeff. Jeff: It's the luck of the Irish, I guess.
See also: Irish, luck


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When luck vanishes from Ireland--hens give no eggs, cows give no milk, and potatoes rot in the ground--young Fiona deduces that leprechauns have stolen the luck of the Irish, and improvises a plan to get their attention and restore luck to the people, using her own knowledge of leprechaun law.
Now, those running for office will have to do so with only the luck of the Irish and not necessarily the name of them.
The fair has something for everyone, with traditional Irish dance and music performed by Irish bands and bagpipers, and a leprechaun village where kids can discover the luck of the Irish.
 
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