Are you Lucky?

The Luck of the Irish phrase originated during the second half of the 19th century, according to Edward T. O'Donnell, an associate professor of history at Holy Cross. Many successful miners at the time were Irish. The phrase "the luck of the Irish" was used to imply the miners, immigrants in America, were finding success purely based on luck, rather than based on intelligence and skill.

Although the Irish potato blight receded in 1850, the effects of the famine continued to spur Irish emigration into the 20th century. Still facing poverty and disease, the Irish set out for America where they reunited with relatives who had fled at the height of the famine. The list of successful Irish in America is extensive, from actors to business owners, politicians, and influential leaders in every area of our country.  Were the Irish luckier than any other group of people. Perhaps.  Nonetheless they were intelligent and skilled and open to relocating, retraining, rebuilding, and adapting to new conditions. They made their luck. 
The question is, do you feel lucky?

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