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3 days ago
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'You could buy every bike shed in Ireland' -- Internet goes wild over Irish EuroMillions win
In true Irish form, the internet is truly buzzing after one very lucky punter scored an eye-watering €250 million in Tuesday night's EuroMillions draw. While a lucky Wexford player woke up €500,000 richer this morning after winning the Plus top prize, the search is well and truly on for the punter who bagged the huge jackpot. No official announcement has been made yet by the National Lottery, but the lucky numbers were 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, with lucky star numbers of 3 and 5. Pic: Derick P. Hudson/Shutterstock. There is some speculation that a shop in Stepaside, Dublin, sold the life-changing ticket, with a staff member telling EVOKE: 'I believe so, but it hasn't been confirmed yet. We haven't been contacted officially, but we have received lots of calls saying that the ticket was won here.' If you're the guy / gal who wont the € 250 million on the Euromillions , you could buy every bike shed in Ireland and still have enough left over to pay your next energy bill — Urlofcork (@urlofcork) June 17, 2025 Nothing is official just yet, and the internet has been going mad with reactions to the unbelievable win. Everyone in Ireland after finding out an Irish person won €250 million on the Euromillions — MarC with a C (@mcbadcalf) June 17, 2025 Irish users rushed to X to have their say, with one person writing: 'Everyone in Ireland should ring in sick tomorrow for the craic.' @simon_murdoch #euromillions #ireland #irishtiktok #lottery #win #cork ♬ original sound – Simon Murdoch Another posted: 'Someone winning 250 million in the EuroMillions in Ireland just as WW3 is about to unleash is some Father Ted/Black Mirror b******t.' People are going to work around Ireland today, making sure their neighbours leave the houses and colleagues turn up.#EuroMillions — Paraic Collins (@ParaicCollins) June 18, 2025 And a third person joked: 'If you're the guy/gal who won the €250 million on the Euromillions, you could buy every bike shed in Ireland and still have enough left over to pay your next energy bill.' Whoever won the Euromillions in Ireland today…. That was mine….. — Colm Smyth (@colmsmyth) June 17, 2025 Prior to Tuesday's draw, the biggest jackpot ever won in Ireland was a jaw-dropping €175.4 million, claimed by a family syndicate from Naul, Dublin in February, 2019. Someone in Ireland will finally be able to afford a house, somewhere! #EuroMillions #irish #jackpot — Michael Mc Cague Music (@m_mc_caguemusic) June 17, 2025 That win eclipsed the previous top prize of €115 million won by Dolores McNamara from Limerick in July 2005. schrodinger's Euromillions ticket. Everyone in Ireland has both won and lost the Euromillions jackpot until they check their the numbers. — Sheamus Ómordha (@SOmordha) June 17, 2025 All the Irish today "Whoever won the Euromillions lottery I am happy for them" like would not be? Like we have to proclaim out load that we don't begrudge or envy because that's typically what Irish do 😂📌 — Maria McGee (@MariaRodri10440) June 18, 2025
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4 days ago
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Why Irish EuroMillions winner will 'continue eating beans on toast' despite life-changing win
An Irish EuroMillions punter has revealed the sweet reason they will 'continue to eat beans on toast' despite winning a truly life-changing €500,000. While nobody managed to scoop the mega €250million jackpot, a Dublin player still had a very lucky Friday the 13th last week after scoring half a million in the EuroMillions Plus draw. The winning numbers in the June 13 EuroMillions Plus draw were: 5, 25, 35, 37 and 45. The lucky ticket was purchased at Daybreak, Loughlinstown Shopping Centre, Dublin. An Irish EuroMillions punter has revealed the sweet reason they will 'continue to eat beans on toast' despite winning a truly life-changing €500,000. Pic: Getty Images The lucky player visited National Lottery HQ this week to collect their prize after becoming the 20th player this year to win the EuroMillions Plus top prize draw. Speaking about the win, the punter said: 'I've felt like a hen guarding her golden egg, clutching this ticket like it was the most precious thing in the world! 'Ever since I found out I'd won, I've been buzzing with excitement and despite sitting on €500,000, I'll continue eating beans on toast!' While nobody managed to scoop the mega €250million jackpot, a Dublin player still had a very lucky Friday the 13th last week after scoring half a million euro in the EuroMillions Plus draw. Pic: Derick P. Hudson/Shutterstock. They added: 'I can finally give back to my family, help them out, and make life a little easier for the people I love. That's what makes this win truly special.' Meanwhile, the EuroMillions jackpot reached its maximum cap on Friday, June 6, meaning that the prize can't grow any further. Separately, it comes as a Lotto player who won an astonishing €500,000 has just over a week to claim their life-changing prize. The winning numbers in the June 13 EuroMillions Plus draw were: 5, 25, 35, 37 and 45. Pic: Getty Images The punter won the sum during the Daily Millions draw at 2pm on March 28, buying the ticket from Tesco, Stillorgan Shopping Centre, Stillorgan on the day of the draw. The winning Daily Million Plus numbers, which saw the punter win the prize, were 17, 22, 23, 25, 30, 37, and the bonus was 32. Ticket holders have 90 days after the draw to claim their prize, meaning that the punter has until Thursday, June 26, at close of business.
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14-06-2025
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Lucky EuroMillions shop revealed as player bags major prize
While no one was lucky enough to win Friday night's eye-watering EuroMillions jackpot, one Irish player will still be celebrating this weekend. The EuroMillions jackpot held steady at a jaw-dropping €250million, as the top prize continues to roll. However, one Dublin player is waking up €500,000 richer after scooping the Plus top prize. While no one was lucky enough to win Friday night's eye-watering EuroMillions jackpot, one Irish player will still be celebrating this weekend. Pic: Derick P. Hudson/Shutterstock. The winning numbers in Friday night's (June 13) EuroMillions Plus draw were: 5, 25, 35, 37 and 45. The National Lottery has revealed that the lucky punter purchased their winning ticket on Wednesday, June 11, at Daybreak, Loughlinstown Shopping Centre in Dublin. This is the second time someone in Dublin has won a life-changing Lotto prize, with a player in Swords also claiming the EuroMillions Plus top prize following Tuesday's draw. The winning numbers in that draw were: 4, 6, 11, 28 and 44. The EuroMillions jackpot held steady at a jaw-dropping €250million, as the top prize continues to roll. Pic: Getty Images The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at O'Ciobhain's SuperValu Swords, Boroimhe, Forest Road, Swords, Co Dublin. National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan said: 'With the EuroMillions jackpot continuing to remain at a staggering €250 million, excitement is at an all-time high. 'We're absolutely buzzing to see where and when this life-changing prize will be won.' However, one Dublin player is waking up €500,000 richer after scooping the Plus top prize. Pic: Getty Images She added: 'And with just two more draws before the jackpot must be won on Friday, 20th June, the countdown is on! Tuesday's draw could be the one that makes history for our Irish players.' Elsewhere, a lucky Lotto player who won an astonishing €500,000 has just two weeks to claim their life-changing prize. The punter won the sum during the Daily Millions draw at 2pm on March 28, buying the ticket from Tesco, Stillorgan Shopping Centre, Stillorgan on the day of the draw. The winning Daily Million Plus numbers, which saw the punter win the prize, were 17, 22, 23, 25, 30, 37, and the bonus was 32. Ticket holders have 90 days after the draw to claim their prize, meaning that the punter has until Thursday, June 26, at close of business.
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13-06-2025
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What would you do with €250million? Irish EuroMillions players have their say ahead of mega draw
People have revealed what they'd spend the biggest EuroMillions jackpot ever on, as it's been capped at a quarter of a billion euro. The jackpot is worth an absolutely mind-blowing €250million, with the latest draw on Friday set to be the latest draw with the capped jackpot. Ahead of the mammoth draw, the National Lottery conducted a survey to see what Irish people would spend if they were to win the money — with a majority revealing that they'd give a large portion to charity. People have revealed what they'd spend the biggest EuroMillions jackpot ever on, as it's been capped at a quarter of a billion euro. Pic: Derick P. Hudson/Shutterstock. Over half (52%) of respondents said that they'd donate between 10% and 25% of their winnings — with the average donation working out at around 23.8% (a whopping €59.5million). Two-thirds of respondents added that they'd buy a house for each member of their family, while 64% of those said that they'd explore the world. Over half (52%) said that they'd explore the Seven Wonders of the World, while 2% said that they'd go intergalactic and go to outer space. While it's not wise to quit your job after winning the Lotto, two-thirds added that they'd change careers if they won, with many of those saying that they'd pursue their dream job or passion project. Over half of those who responded to the survey said that they'd give a portion of their winnings to charity, or buy houses for their families. Pic: Shutterstock. Of course, there are some who had more 'fun' answers — with some saying that they'd build a three-bed house for their dogs, or buying an entire airport to travel at a moment's notice. Another said that they'd install a solid gold toilet 'because why not?' while another added that they'd construct a private golf club. Others said that they'd live out a Willy Wonka fantasy and construct their own personal chocolate factory. 'With the EuroMillions jackpot now capped at an extraordinary €250 million, we're seeing dreams take flight – both big and small,' Darragh O'Dwyer, National Lottery spokesperson, said. 'From building homes for loved ones to planning once-in-a-lifetime adventures, this survey shows just how imaginative and generous Irish players are when it comes to dreaming big. And with the jackpot at its maximum, any additional prize money that would normally increase the jackpot, will now flow down to increase the value of the next prize tier at which there are winner(s) meaning possibly more chances for life-changing wins.' The EuroMillions jackpot is worth an incomprehensible €250million. Pic: Getty Images 'If there's no jackpot winner tonight, the prize will stay at €250 million for up to two more draws, culminating in a Must Be Won draw on Friday, 20th June. It's an incredibly exciting time to play.' If no one wins the top prize in Friday's draw, the draw will remain capped at €250million for up to two more draws, until a final must-win draw must be held on Friday, June 20 where one person has to win the life-changing sum. If no one matches all seven numbers on the fifth draw, then the entire jackpot will roll down to the next prize level at which there are winner(s).
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11-06-2025
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Exact shop revealed as Irish EuroMillions player scoops life-changing sum
While the eye-watering €250million EuroMillions jackpot remains up for grabs, one Irish player is celebrating a huge win this week. No ticket matched all numbers for the huge jackpot on Tuesday night, but one punter walked away with a massive €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw. The winning numbers in Tuesday, June 10 EuroMillions Plus draw were: 4, 6, 11, 28 and 44. While the eye-watering €250million EuroMillions jackpot remains up for grabs, one Irish player is celebrating a huge win this week. Pic: Getty Images The National Lottery revealed that the winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at O'Ciobhain's SuperValu Swords, Boroimhe, Forest Road, Swords, Co Dublin. Lotto spokesperson Emma Monaghan said: 'With the EuroMillions jackpot now at a staggering €250 million, excitement is at an all-time high. 'We're absolutely buzzing to see where and when this life-changing prize will be won.' No ticket matched all numbers for the huge jackpot on Tuesday night, but one punter walked away with a massive €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw. Pic: Derick P. Hudson/Shutterstock. She added: 'And with just up to three more draws before the jackpot must be won on Friday, 20th June, the countdown is on! Friday's draw could be the one that makes history for our Irish players.' The Dublin win comes not long after two other players in the capital also won major amounts in EuroMillions draws. On Friday, June 6, two players managed to scoop up a cool €23,054 each for matching five numbers. The winning numbers in Tuesday, June 10 EuroMillions Plus draw were: 4, 6, 11, 28 and 44. Pic: Getty Images The winning numbers were 20, 21, 29, 30, 35, and the Lucky Stars were 2 and 12. The first player from Dublin who matched five numbers bought their Quick Pick ticket on May 23 from SuperValu Ballyroan, Rosemount Shopping Centre, Marian Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. The second winner bought their Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw (June 6) from The Natter Day Today Store, Unit 26, Ongar Village, Dublin 15.
