Luck of the Irish

Posted by ESC on May 28, 2001

In Reply to: ? origin of phrase posted by Joanna on May 25, 2001

: Hi
: I'd like to know where the saying " The luck of the Irish" comes from as it seems that the Irish have had an unlucky history.
: Hope you can help
: Thanks, Joanna

I've not been able to find an origin for this one.