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# Unlucky

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2022
# Unlucky
McGeeney philosophical after Armagh's 'cruel' championship exit
Kieran McGeeney’s side went out on penalties to Galway in the All-Ireland quarter-final.
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Jun 26th 2022, 7:00 PM
# Unlucky
Double-bogey trips up Shane Lowry who finishes in tie for third place at RBC Heritage
The Offaly native just missed out on a play-off after a strong performance in South Carolina.
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Apr 17th 2022, 11:08 PM
# Unlucky
Another injury setback for Dave Kearney as Leinster winger ruled out 'for a number of months'
Out-half Ross Byrne is also a doubt for Saturday’s trip to play Munster.
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Mar 28th 2022, 2:23 PM
# Unlucky
Gutsy Ireland fall narrowly short to Switzerland in Euro pre-qualifier
Mark Keenan’s side were within four points of their opponents towards the end but were overpowered in Fribourg.
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Feb 24th 2022, 10:50 PM
# Unlucky
Willie Mullins' Arkle favourite Ferny Hollow ruled out of Cheltenham festival
The gelding has a sore suspensory and connections have decided not to run him again this season.
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Jan 27th 2022, 8:29 PM
All time
# Unlucky
Andy Murray 'in the bad books at home' after wedding ring stolen along with tennis shoes
The British star explained he left his tennis shoes outside and were nowhere to be seen when he returned in the morning.
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Oct 7th 2021, 9:14 AM
# Unlucky
Thigh injury forces Spanish youngster and world number 55 player out of US Open quarter-final
Carlos Alcaraz was forced to withdraw from his match against Felix Auger-Aliassime with a right adductor injury.
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Sep 8th 2021, 8:23 AM
# Unlucky
Appeal fails as Thomas Barr falls short of Olympic final spot in 400m hurdles
Ireland had lodged an objection against Italy’s Alessandro Sibilio.
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Aug 1st 2021, 3:36 PM
# Unlucky
Power ruled out of Galway Festival over back surgery, Samcro allotted top weight
Power say he hopes to return to fitness in time for the Listowel Festival in September.
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Jul 19th 2021, 6:17 PM
# fine margins
Northern Ireland suffer narrow defeat to Andriy Shevchenko's Ukraine
Oleksandr Zubkov netted the winner after only 10 minutes.
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Jun 3rd 2021, 9:47 PM
# Unlucky
Ireland's Power misses cut in Florida while McDowell manages to squeeze through
The Waterford man misses out on the weekend at the Valspar Championship while Austin Cook and Paul Casey share the lead.
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Mar 23rd 2019, 9:59 AM
# Unlucky
Major Six Nations blow for Wales as Faletau fractures his arm
The 28-year-old was making his Bath comeback from another broken forearm.
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Jan 15th 2019, 9:51 AM
# Unlucky
Disappointment for ex-League of Ireland star in Club World Cup as Tunisian side miss out on semis
Aymen Ben Mohamed was in action for ES Tunis who missed out on a spot in the semi-finals of the competition.
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Dec 15th 2018, 8:40 PM
# Unlucky
McDowell edged out on final hole of QBE Shootout in Florida
The Northern Irishman finished second at the event for the second year running.
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Dec 9th 2018, 11:28 PM
# Unlucky
Irish midfielder's Bali move collapses after three days following nine-day stint at Dunfermline
It’s been a difficult few weeks for Dubliner Willo Flood.
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Jul 10th 2018, 2:19 PM
# Mixed Fortunes
Colombia and Japan will meet Belgium or England in the World Cup last 16
The Asian side breathed a sigh of relief as they progressed despite losing 1-0 to Poland.
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Jun 28th 2018, 4:59 PM
# Unlucky
Ireland's Louise Quinn and Katie McCabe suffer heartache as Arsenal lose FA Cup final
Arsenal lost out 3-1 to Chelsea at Wembley.
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May 5th 2018, 8:57 PM
# Unlucky
Injury rules out Ger Aylward as Kilkenny team named for league decider
Aylward limped off during Kilkenny’s league semi-final victory over Wexford.
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Apr 6th 2018, 10:51 PM
# Unlucky
Lazio fall for email scam and pay €2 million instalment to fraudsters for defender - report
Lazio seemingly received an email that appeared to be from the Dutch club Feyenoord asking for the €2 million along with bank account details.
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Mar 28th 2018, 9:52 PM
# Unlucky
Inspired Scotland go desperately close to beating All Blacks
It took an injury-time tackle from Beauden Barrett on Stuart Hogg to deny a famous victory.
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Nov 18th 2017, 8:47 PM
# falling down holes
Scientists have solved the mystery of why so many mammoth fossils are male
Young male Ice Age mammoths likely roamed alone and got themselves into risky situations.
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Nov 5th 2017, 7:10 AM
# Unlucky
Another moment to forget for Benfica's teenage goalkeeper as Man United get job done
Mile Svilar saved a penalty but also scored an unfortunate own goal as Jose Mourinho’s side won 2-0.
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Oct 31st 2017, 10:09 PM
# Unlucky
Ireland's Sanita Puspure narrowly misses out on a medal at the Rowing World Championships
The 34-year-old finished just outside the medals in Florida.
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Oct 1st 2017, 4:09 PM
# Unlucky
Lowry and Harrington fail to challenge on final day of Portugal Masters
Denmark’s Lucas Bjerregaard went on to win the tournament after carding a 65 in the final round.
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Sep 24th 2017, 9:55 PM
# Unlucky
Leicester's new €24m signing ineligible until January after they miss deadline by 14 seconds
Adrien Silva faces a long wait to make his Premier League debut.
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Sep 6th 2017, 1:32 PM
# Unlucky
Conor McCarthy introduction vital as off-colour Monaghan survive gutsy Carlow test
The Farney’s season flashed before their eyes tonight.
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Jul 15th 2017, 8:46 PM
# Unlucky
Sean O'Brien set for scan after shoulder injury in Lions' draw
Meanwhile, Warren Gatland confirmed that Alun Wyn Jones passed his HIA.
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Jul 8th 2017, 3:14 PM
# Unlucky
'It was a tough call' - O'Mahony goes from captain to out of the Lions' Test 23
The Munster man has been left out of the second Test squad.
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Jun 29th 2017, 6:32 AM
# Unlucky
Robbie Henshaw's tour looks to be over as Lions wait on scan results
The outlook is not good for the Ireland and Leinster centre.
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Jun 28th 2017, 9:35 AM
# No Luck
'I'm gutted' - Stuart Hogg ruled out of the rest of the Lions' tour
The Lions have not called up a replacement player.
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Jun 13th 2017, 4:35 AM
# Unlucky
Hogg injury a worry for Lions but Murray fine after dislocated finger
The fullback collided with the Lions scrum-half’s elbow during the win over the Crusaders.
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Jun 11th 2017, 11:12 AM
# Unlucky
Ireland bow out of U17 Euros after quarter-final defeat to England
Colin O’Brien’s side were beaten 1-0 in Zagreb this afternoon.
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May 13th 2017, 12:44 PM
# it can't be you
Someone's million euro Lotto ticket has just become a useless piece of paper
The 90 days to claim the prize have now passed.
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Apr 3rd 2017, 4:15 PM
# Unlucky
Heartbreak for ex-League of Ireland players in America
Eamon Zayed and Colin Falvey suffered disappointment at Belson Stadium in New York.
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Nov 14th 2016, 9:44 AM
# Unlucky
Cork City undone late on by Roma in Uefa Youth League
3,014 fans showed up at Turner’s Cross to follow the Leesiders’ U19s.
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Nov 2nd 2016, 9:15 PM
# Unlucky
Another setback for Rob Kearney as knee injury sidelines Leinster fullback
The 30-year-old is waiting on the results of medical tests on his knee.
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Sep 12th 2016, 1:36 PM
# Unlucky
Last-gasp Russia goal leaves dominant England frustrated
The buildup to the match had been marred by pitched battles between fans in the streets of Marseille.
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Jun 11th 2016, 10:03 PM
# Friday the 13th
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.
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May 13th 2016, 6:20 AM
# Unlucky
Nobody claimed a €500,000 prize from a Friday the 13th lottery draw
The unlucky ticket was sold in Limerick.
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Feb 12th 2016, 7:51 PM
# So near
This golfer might just be the unluckiest in the world
The universe conspired against one man yesterday.
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Jun 18th 2015, 1:40 PM
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