Lucky Kildare lotto player wakes up €500,000 richer
A player from Kildare, along with a player in Limerick won €500,000 each in the Euromillions plus draw
Kildare lotto player scoops €500,000. Stock image
The Co Kildare player along with a player in Limerick won €500,000 each in the Euromillions plus draw after matching all five numbers.
This Kildare player purchased their quick pick ticket on the day of the draw, Friday August 15, online. Meanwhile, the Co Limerick player purchased their winning ticket on the day of the draw from Day Today, New Line, Rathkeale, Co Limerick.
The winning numbers in Friday night's EuroMillions plus draw were 10, 34, 37, 38 and 43.
'Huge congratulations to our EuroMillions plus winners in Co Limerick and Co Kildare, who have each won €500,000,' said Emma Monaghan, National Lottery spokesperson,
"Over 70,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and plus games.'
The National Lottery is urging all players in the Limerick area to check their tickets carefully, while an email notification has been sent to the online Kildare player. Winners can contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie to arrange the collection of your prize.
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