Colm O'Regan: Fear of Friday the 13th? Meet 'friggaheptadekaphobia' — fear of Friday the 17th

If you find that your unlucky days have snuck up on you without warning, and you prefer the continental way of life, maybe drop Friday the 13th altogether

Fear of Friday the 13th is relatively new. We’ve actually been iffy about Fridays for far longer than 13s. File picture

Once is unfortunate, twice is foolishness. Three times? You get used to it. 

You’ll definitely hear the word “friggatriskaidekaphobia” — the fear of Friday the 13th — in 2026. We have three of the hoors this year and today is the second. I’m immune. I’ve had my vaccination.