The phrase luck of the Irish is commonly thought to mean “extreme good fortune.” However, according to Edward T. O’Donnell, an Associate Professor of History at Holy Cross College and author of 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About Irish American History, the term has not an Irish origin but “a happier, if not altogether positive,” American one.
"During the gold and silver rush years in the second half of the 19th century, a number of the most famous and successful miners were of Irish and Irish American birth. . . .Over time this association of the Irish with mining fortunes led to the expression 'luck of the Irish.' Of course, it carried with it a certain tone of derision, as if to say, only by sheer luck, as opposed to brains, could these fools succeed."
There is no gold or silver to find here, but if you succeed you will add a smiley to your collection.
Since Muggle activity will be high all day Sunday and Wednesday night it would be better to try at another time.
You will need to bring a pen.
Enjoy the search and be sure to make sure the container is closed all the way to prevent a water soaked log. Please return just as you found it. Please don’t post pictures that will spoil the fun for the next Geocacher.