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Extra.ie
2 days ago
- Business
- Extra.ie
Rumour mill in overdrive after €250M Munster EuroMillions win
Someone in Munster just had a monster win in the EuroMillions but the rumour mill has gone into overdrive around the country. The winning ticket, which is now worth a massive € 250 million, was sold in the south of the country, Lotto bosses confirmed yesterday. The huge quarter-of-a-billion-euro prize was won by a single ticket bought in a shop. This historic win marks a new milestone for the Irish National Lottery, setting the record for the largest prize ever claimed in the country. The previous record stood at €175 million, won in February 2019, with a ticket sold at Reilly's Daybreak in The Naul, Co. Dublin. The numbers for the latest EuroMillions draw were: 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, and the two Lucky Stars were 3 and 5. Reilly's Daybreak store, Naul, Co Dublin. Pic: by Mac Innes Photography Lotto spokeswoman Emma Monaghan confirmed that the ticket was sold in person and not bought online. She urged the winner to 'have a cup of tea and let it sink in'. Ms Monaghan added: 'I would be asking people to check your tickets very carefully this morning. 'If they are holding the winning ticket, the most important thing they can do is to sign the back of it and keep it somewhere safe.' She continued: 'Not only did we see 92,000 players in Ireland win prizes, including our top prize in EuroMillions Plus, but we also saw the historic jackpot being won by an Irish player. The €250M Euromillions winning ticket was purchased in Munster. Pic: Shutterstock 'We are continuing to advise all EuroMillions players in the Munster region to check their tickets very carefully to see if they have landed this mega windfall. We're looking forward to sharing more details about the win in the coming days.' The continent-wide jackpot had grown to € 250 million following various rollovers and reached its maximum cap earlier this month, meaning the jackpot could not get any bigger. The winner of the latest humongous prize is the 18th Irish EuroMillions jackpot winner since the game became available here in 2004. Someone in Munster just had a monster win in the EuroMillions but the rumour mill has gone into overdrive around the country. Pic: Getty Images Despite confirmation that the ticket had been bought in the Munster region, that did not stop the rumour mill going into overdrive all over the country. Some had heard it was sold in Wexford, while others claimed it was in Mayo, and there was one small village in south Dublin that initially sparked most of the feverish speculation. Stepaside, on the outskirts of Leopardstown, had become the focal point for rumours and tales of newly crowned millionaires. visited the supposedly lucky shop to see if there was any truth to the rumours that it had sold the ticket. Stepaside, South Co Dublin. Pic: Getty Images Kennedy's Centra was abuzz with people all wanting to know if someone local had just won € 250 million. Shop worker Ross Butler said the whispers started late last night that someone in Stepaside had taken home the jackpot. 'It started on a Facebook group I think, and it grew from there,' he said. 'Every single person coming in the door has been asking about it, and we've just said we don't know. We have sold a few winning tickets before. 'Recently, there was one sold here that was worth a million, but nothing like the EuroMillions. It'll be nice to know either way if it was here or not because that's all the talk has been today.' Across the road in the Step Inn pub, senior barman Ciaran Ward said the rumours caused a 'great buzz about the place'. He said: 'It would be great if it was sold here, alright, but nobody knows, do they? That's the thing. They're not saying. It could be here or anywhere, but you'd hope it was a group of people who won it and not just one person.' Local punter Larry Butler said that he always does the Lotto with his friend Frank, whom he hadn't seen all day. Frank had yet to check the ticket despite the rumours, Larry explained. 'He has it there somewhere, and it hasn't been checked. I'd trust Larry with it, not a bother,' he quipped. 'You'd want a head on your shoulders if you did win it, but. Best of luck to them, whoever they are.' The first EuroMillions draw was held on February 13, 2004, in Paris. Initially, only the UK, France and Spain participated, with the Irish, Austrian, Belgian, Luxembourgish, Portuguese and Swiss lotteries joining for the October 8, 2004, draw.
Dublin Live
2 days ago
- Business
- Dublin Live
National Lottery confirms location of €250m EuroMillions winning ticket
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 The National Lottery has revealed where the record-breaking EuroMillions ticket was bought. Last night's draw saw a lucky punter scoop up a staggering €250million. The winning ticket was bought in-store in the Munster region. The historic win set the record for the largest prize ever claimed in the country. The previous record stood at €175 million, won in February 2019, with a ticket sold at Reilly's Daybreak in The Naul, Co Dublin. The numbers for last night's EuroMillions draw were: 13, 22, 23, 44, 49 , and the two Lucky Stars were 3 and 5 . If you believe you are the winner, you are encouraged to sign the back of your ticket and contact the National Lottery immediately at 1800 666 222 or email claims@ Additionally, a EuroMillions Plus winner in Co Wicklow won a tidy prize of €500,000. The Plus player purchased their Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw, from Selskar Bookshop, Townparks, Co Wexford. The numbers for last night's EuroMillions Plus draw were: 11, 19, 30, 39 and 50 . Emma Monaghan, spokesperson for the National Lottery, said: 'What a night for our EuroMillions players. Not only did we see 92,000 players in Ireland win prizes, including our top prize in EuroMillions Plus, but we also saw the historic jackpot being won by an Irish player. "We are continuing to advise all EuroMillions players in the Munster region to check their tickets very carefully to see if they have landed this mega windfall. We're looking forward to sharing more details about the win in the coming days.' 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 .
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Wexford player wins big on record-breaking EuroMillions draw as ticket seller revealed
The winner of the Irish record-breaking jackpot is located in the Munster region, but champagne corks may just have been popped in the Model County after Tuesday night's EuroMillions draw too as one lucky EuroMillions plus player managed to match all five winning numbers to secure a top prize of €500,000. The half a million euro ticket was sold in the Selskar Bookshop, located just off North Main Street in Wexford town. The Plus player purchased a Quick Pick on the day of the draw and the winning numbers were 11, 19, 30, 39 and 50. No doubt there will be quite a bit of speculation around the identity of the lucky player and they are encouraged to keep their ticket safe and get in touch with the National Lottery on 1800666222 or by emailing claims@ within 90 days to claim their prize. Emma Monaghan, spokesperson for the National Lottery, said: 'What a night for our EuroMillions players. Not only did we see 92,000 players in Ireland win prizes, including our top prize in EuroMillions Plus, but we also saw the historic jackpot being won by an Irish player. We are continuing to advise all EuroMillions players in the Munster region to check their tickets very carefully to see if they have landed this mega windfall. We're looking forward to sharing more details about the win in the coming days!'
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Shop that sold ticket for life-changing EuroMillions Plus jackpot win confirmed
Celebrations are well underway following an historic night for Irish Lotto players. One Irish EuroMillions player made history as they become the highest ever winner of an Irish National Lottery game after winning a mind-blowing €250 million jackpot in Tuesday's draw. This historic win marks a new milestone for the Irish National Lottery, setting the record for the largest prize ever claimed in the country. The previous record stood at €175 million, won in February 2019, with a ticket sold at Reilly's Daybreak in The Naul, Co. Dublin. However, the jackpot winner wasn't the only Irish player to bag a life-changing prize last night, as another lucky punter scooped a huge six-figure sum in Tuesday's EuroMillions Plus draw. The Irish player matched all five winning numbers to secure the top prize of €500,000 in last night's draw, with the National Lottery previously revealing that the lucky ticketholder hails from Co Wexford. Lotto bosses have now confirmed that the Plus player purchased their Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw, from Selskar Bookshop, Townparks, Co Wexford. The numbers for last night's EuroMillions Plus draw were: 11, 19, 30, 39 and 50. EuroMillions players in Wicklow are now being urged to check their tickets to see if they have won the life-changing prize Players are reminded that all National Lottery prizes must be claimed within 90 days of the draw date. The EuroMillions Plus jackpot winner is encouraged to sign the back of their ticket and contact the National Lottery immediately at 1800 666 222 or email claims@ Meanwhile, The National Lottery has officially confirmed that the winning ticket for last night's jaw-dropping €250m EuroMillions jackpot was purchased in-store in the Munster region. Emma Monaghan, spokesperson for the National Lottery, said: 'What a night for our EuroMillions players. Not only did we see 92,000 players in Ireland win prizes, including our top prize in EuroMillions Plus, but we also saw the historic jackpot being won by an Irish player. "We are continuing to advise all EuroMillions players in the Munster region to check their tickets very carefully to see if they have landed this mega windfall. We're looking forward to sharing more details about the win in the coming days!'
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Lotto bosses confirm location of record €250m EuroMillions win
The search is on to find the winner of Tuesday's jaw-dropping €250 million EuroMillions jackpot as the National Lottery confirmed where in the country the winning ticket was sold. The EuroMillions jackpot had remained capped at €250m for four successive draws before it was claimed by one lucky Irish punter in Tuesday's draw. The winning numbers for Tuesday's main EuroMillions draw were: 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, and the two Lucky Stars were 3 and 5. The lucky ticketholder now takes the title of Ireland biggest ever Lotto winner, surpassing the €175.4 Million EuroMillions jackpot won by a family syndicate in the Naul in Dublin in 2019, and becomes just the 18th Irish EuroMillions jackpot winner in history. The National Lottery revealed earlier today that the winning ticket, which is now worth an astonishing €250m, was purchased in a retail store, and not online. Now Lotto bosses have confirmed that Ireland's newest millionaire purchased the lucky stub from a store in the Munster region, with the name of the shop set to be revealed later this week. Players in the Munster area are now being urged to check their tickets for Tuesday's EuroMillions draw very carefully to see if they have won the life-changing sum. Emma Monaghan, spokesperson for the National Lottery, said: 'What a night for our EuroMillions players. Not only did we see 92,000 players in Ireland win prizes, including our top prize in EuroMillions Plus, but we also saw the historic jackpot being won by an Irish player. "We are continuing to advise all EuroMillions players in the Munster region to check their tickets very carefully to see if they have landed this mega windfall. "We're looking forward to sharing more details about the win in the coming days!' Players are reminded that all National Lottery prizes must be claimed within 90 days of the draw date. If you believe you are the winner, you are encouraged to sign the back of your ticket and contact the National Lottery immediately at 1800 666 222 or email claims@
