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Dublin Live
7 hours ago
- Business
- Dublin Live
€250m EuroMillions winners stay undercover as store celebrates huge jackpot
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Shandon Street in Cork was buzzing with excitement this morning as Clifford's Centra staff celebrated with confetti and bubbly, having played a part in the record-breaking Irish Lottery Jackpot win. While the shop is set to receive a cool €25,000 for selling the winning ticket of Tuesday's EuroMillions draw, the identity of the lucky winner or winners remains a mystery, sparking a flurry of speculation in the Rebel County. Locals told Cork Beo. today there are rumours of a local syndicate scooping the massive jackpot, but a National Lottery spokesperson has said they can't confirm any details just yet. The spokesperson said: "To be clear, all we know at the moment is one person has made contact with us, we've verified the ticket and now they have 90 days to come forward." The spokesperson added: "We don't know if it's an individual or syndicate, we only refer to them as a player, because even in the case of a syndicate winning, it's only ever the one person that comes forward on behalf of the syndicate." What's likely to happen next is that the winner or members of the winning group will make their way to the National Lottery HQ in Dublin to claim their windfall within the 90-day timeframe. Should they opt for anonymity, the National Lottery may issue a brief announcement confirming that the prize has been claimed by an unnamed individual or a representative of a syndicate. (Image: CorkBeo) A local resident proposed an intriguing theory on Shandon Street this morning, noting that the Centra is conveniently located next to a funeral home that frequently hosts large removals - and mourners visiting Shandon Street often pop into the neighbouring Centra. Elaine Cannon said: 'My Mam had the idea that it might have been someone at a removal next door, because a lot of the time people go in there to buy lottery tickets" she said, adding: "It's not me, I've never bought a lotto ticket in my life!" Regardless of who the winner is, there was much jubilation at Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street this morning when it was announced that they were the fortunate shop that sold the winning ticket. The excitement reached fever pitch when the National Lottery team dropped by to congratulate the staff, snap some glamorous photos and adorn the shop front with decorations. Local residents quickly joined in the festivities - speculating about the identity of the lucky winner and pondering what they would do with a life-altering €250m jackpot. Naturally, the staff at Clifford's Centra also chimed in with their thoughts. Anne O'Sullivan, a cashier at the shop for over 26 years, said: "Hearing it was won around the area was fantastic, I don't care who won it, as long a it was won around the area. It doesn't make any difference but I hope a syndicate won it, it's too much money for one person? "What would I do with the money? I'd have to book in somewhere and get someone to advise me, I've a big family and I'd want to make them all happy." Meanwhile, others expressed their worries that landing such an enormous sum could lead to trouble. Local man, Daniel Heffernan, said: "I hope it's a syndicate as that amount of money would destroy people. How would you hide it if you won? You couldn't still go around driving a Toyota Corolla. But it's great for Shandon Street, I'm delighted it was won here." This extraordinary triumph is a first for the Rebel County, setting a record for the biggest pot ever scooped in Ireland since the EuroMillions began back in 2004. This spectacular win also makes it the 18th time an Irish ticket has clinched the EuroMillions jackpot. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
The Journal
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Journal
Centra in Cork city sold winning €250m ticket, National Lottery confirms
THE WINNER OF the record €250 million EuroMillions jackpot bought their ticket in Clifford's Centra at 91 Shandon Street in Cork city centre. The National Lottery revealed the name of the store this morning, which is on the north side of the city, after confirming that the ticket was sold in Cork yesterday. The winning ticketholder made contact with the National Lottery yesterday 'after days of speculation', it said. 📞🤩 The moment Clifford's Centra, Shandon Street, Cork City, found out their shop sold the winning #EuroMillions ticket of €250 MILLION! #ItCouldBeYou 18+ Play Responsibly Play for Fun — The Irish National Lottery (@NationalLottery) June 20, 2025 Ted Clifford, the owner of the shop, told RTÉ's Morning Ireland this morning that he was 'very excited'. It's definitely going to be the hottest day of the year in Shandon Street. He said the National Lottery told him yesterday that his store had sold the winning ticket, adding that there is a 'great buzz' among the staff at the shop. Clifford, who is a third generation owner of the Centra, said his store also sold a €100,000 ticket to a local person on New Year's Eve last year. 'I think this is when our luck started for the winning streak.' There is a €25,000 cap on the prize money for the shop that sells the winning ticket. Clifford said he and the staff there are going to have 'a big celebration'. Asked if he had any idea who bought the winning ticket, he said: 'We have no idea. It's a busy shop. A lot of people in and out buying National Lottery. 'I send my warmest congratulations to the winner and their family, and hopefully they'll have good fortune with their money.' The €250 million jackpot was won by the mystery winner on Tuesday. They have become Ireland's 18th winner of the Euromillions and taken the title of the largest ever win in the country. Advertisement Asked if he was the Cork winner by reporters as he arrived in Armagh for the North South Ministerial Council today, Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed he was not. ⁉️🤣'Was it you who won the EuroMillions, then Taoiseach?' 💰Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD sharing a joke about winning the EuroMillions. The holder of the winning ticket for a EuroMillions jackpot of €250m (£213m) has come forward, and it is NOT him... Chief Reporter… — Cool FM News (@newsoncool) June 20, 2025 'I was on the One O'Clock news yesterday and actually had checked the ticket, and I was crestfallen before the interview started when they announced that the winner had come forward,' the Fianna Fáil leader joked. Northern Ireland deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly said she was sure that if he had won, he would have come today anyway. 'Absolutely,' the Taoiseach said. On Today with Claire Byrne this morning, National Lottery CEO Cian Murphy spoke about the process that took place after the Irish win was announced on Tuesday evening. 'Hundreds of thousands of Irish players checked their tickets, and one of them got that message on the app, which was, 'you're a big winner, contact the National Lottery',' Murphy said. He said the National Lottery has ways of verifying the ticket without actually seeing it. 'There are identifying features on the ticket which are unique to a winning ticket. When somebody calls us, because obviously we do have people calling us who don't have a winning ticket, we're able to verify that pretty quickly over the phone,' he said. 'We knew within a few minutes of the call from the winner that this was, in fact, the winning ticket.' On how the money is transferred to the winner, Murphy said anybody who is the of a winning ticket has to sign the back of the ticket, and they have to nominate a single person who will receive the money into their bank account. 'We write the cheque to that named individual. That gets signed by me and another member of the team. It's exactly the same as any cheque people would have seen, except in this instance, it's €250 million,' he said. 'You take that to your bank account, and I would imagine it'll take them two or three days, and then you open your bank account, and you'll see €250 million.' Murphy added that it is important that someone who wins a life-changing amount of money get independent legal and financial advice, which is something he said National Lottery advise them of early on in the process. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Leader Live
13 hours ago
- Business
- Leader Live
‘Great buzz' at Irish shop which sold EuroMillions jackpot-winning ticket
Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street in Cork city has been announced as the shop which sold the 250 million euro jackpot-winning ticket. Owner Ted Clifford said the news is 'very exciting'. With sweltering temperatures across Ireland on Friday, he said: 'It is definitely going to be the hottest day of the year at Shandon Street.' Mr Clifford, who was informed of the win on Thursday evening, initially believed it was a 'wind up'. However, he said it is not the first time the shop has sold a big-prize ticket. 'It is fantastic news – this all kicked off on New Year's Eve when we sold a 100,000 euro ticket to a local person. 'That's when our luck, or winning streak, started.' 📞🤩 The moment Clifford's Centra, Shandon Street, Cork City, found out their shop sold the winning #EuroMillions ticket of €250 MILLION! #ItCouldBeYou 18+ Play Responsibly Play for Fun — The Irish National Lottery (@NationalLottery) June 20, 2025 Mr Clifford, who is the third generation owner of the store which has been operating for 95 years, said he is 'proud to be part of the community'. Speaking on RTE radio's Morning Ireland, he sent his 'warmest congratulations' to the winner and their family. Asked if he knows who that might be, he replied: 'I have no idea, it's a busy shop – there's a lot of people in and out. 'Hopefully they will have good fortune with their money.' Mr Clifford said it is a 'life-changing amount of money', but the National Lottery will support the winner. He said he will use 25,000 euro in prize money for the shop to have a 'big celebration' with the staff. He said there was a 'great buzz' and 'a lot of people around' following the announcement. The winner of the jackpot has already contacted the National Lottery. It is the 18th Irish winner and the largest ever Irish win of the EuroMillions jackpot. The winning numbers from Tuesday's draw were 13, 22, 23, 44 and 49, with lucky stars 3 and 5. Irish National Lottery chief executive Cian Murphy had urged the winner earlier in the week to 'stay calm' as the 'massive' win could come as a shock. The EuroMillions jackpot is capped once it reaches 250 million euro – or £208 million on current currency conversions. This jackpot reached the maximum amount on Friday June 6 after rolling over several times. In total, more than 92,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games. The last Irish winner of the EuroMillions jackpot was in February 2022, when a person won 30.9 million euro with a quick pick ticket they purchased at a service station in Ballina, Co Tipperary.
North Wales Chronicle
13 hours ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
‘Great buzz' at Irish shop which sold EuroMillions jackpot-winning ticket
Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street in Cork city has been announced as the shop which sold the 250 million euro jackpot-winning ticket. Owner Ted Clifford said the news is 'very exciting'. With sweltering temperatures across Ireland on Friday, he said: 'It is definitely going to be the hottest day of the year at Shandon Street.' Mr Clifford, who was informed of the win on Thursday evening, initially believed it was a 'wind up'. However, he said it is not the first time the shop has sold a big-prize ticket. 'It is fantastic news – this all kicked off on New Year's Eve when we sold a 100,000 euro ticket to a local person. 'That's when our luck, or winning streak, started.' 📞🤩 The moment Clifford's Centra, Shandon Street, Cork City, found out their shop sold the winning #EuroMillions ticket of €250 MILLION! #ItCouldBeYou 18+ Play Responsibly Play for Fun — The Irish National Lottery (@NationalLottery) June 20, 2025 Mr Clifford, who is the third generation owner of the store which has been operating for 95 years, said he is 'proud to be part of the community'. Speaking on RTE radio's Morning Ireland, he sent his 'warmest congratulations' to the winner and their family. Asked if he knows who that might be, he replied: 'I have no idea, it's a busy shop – there's a lot of people in and out. 'Hopefully they will have good fortune with their money.' Mr Clifford said it is a 'life-changing amount of money', but the National Lottery will support the winner. He said he will use 25,000 euro in prize money for the shop to have a 'big celebration' with the staff. He said there was a 'great buzz' and 'a lot of people around' following the announcement. The winner of the jackpot has already contacted the National Lottery. It is the 18th Irish winner and the largest ever Irish win of the EuroMillions jackpot. The winning numbers from Tuesday's draw were 13, 22, 23, 44 and 49, with lucky stars 3 and 5. Irish National Lottery chief executive Cian Murphy had urged the winner earlier in the week to 'stay calm' as the 'massive' win could come as a shock. The EuroMillions jackpot is capped once it reaches 250 million euro – or £208 million on current currency conversions. This jackpot reached the maximum amount on Friday June 6 after rolling over several times. In total, more than 92,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games. The last Irish winner of the EuroMillions jackpot was in February 2022, when a person won 30.9 million euro with a quick pick ticket they purchased at a service station in Ballina, Co Tipperary.
Glasgow Times
14 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
‘Great buzz' at Irish shop which sold EuroMillions jackpot-winning ticket
Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street in Cork city has been announced as the shop which sold the 250 million euro jackpot-winning ticket. Owner Ted Clifford said the news is 'very exciting'. With sweltering temperatures across Ireland on Friday, he said: 'It is definitely going to be the hottest day of the year at Shandon Street.' Mr Clifford, who was informed of the win on Thursday evening, initially believed it was a 'wind up'. However, he said it is not the first time the shop has sold a big-prize ticket. 'It is fantastic news – this all kicked off on New Year's Eve when we sold a 100,000 euro ticket to a local person. 'That's when our luck, or winning streak, started.' 📞🤩 The moment Clifford's Centra, Shandon Street, Cork City, found out their shop sold the winning #EuroMillions ticket of €250 MILLION! #ItCouldBeYou 18+ Play Responsibly Play for Fun — The Irish National Lottery (@NationalLottery) June 20, 2025 Mr Clifford, who is the third generation owner of the store which has been operating for 95 years, said he is 'proud to be part of the community'. Speaking on RTE radio's Morning Ireland, he sent his 'warmest congratulations' to the winner and their family. Asked if he knows who that might be, he replied: 'I have no idea, it's a busy shop – there's a lot of people in and out. 'Hopefully they will have good fortune with their money.' Mr Clifford said it is a 'life-changing amount of money', but the National Lottery will support the winner. He said he will use 25,000 euro in prize money for the shop to have a 'big celebration' with the staff. He said there was a 'great buzz' and 'a lot of people around' following the announcement. The winner of the jackpot has already contacted the National Lottery. It is the 18th Irish winner and the largest ever Irish win of the EuroMillions jackpot. The winning numbers from Tuesday's draw were 13, 22, 23, 44 and 49, with lucky stars 3 and 5. Irish National Lottery chief executive Cian Murphy had urged the winner earlier in the week to 'stay calm' as the 'massive' win could come as a shock. The EuroMillions jackpot is capped once it reaches 250 million euro – or £208 million on current currency conversions. This jackpot reached the maximum amount on Friday June 6 after rolling over several times. In total, more than 92,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games. The last Irish winner of the EuroMillions jackpot was in February 2022, when a person won 30.9 million euro with a quick pick ticket they purchased at a service station in Ballina, Co Tipperary.
