EuroMillions players urged to check tickets as 2 lucky punters win fortune
The first of nine guaranteed players to take home an additional €250,000 in the EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle event this month has been won.
On Friday, the first player to win this fantastic prize hails from Co. Dublin. In addition to the usual €5,000 raffle prize, the Dublin player has received an additional prize of €250,000, resulting in total winnings of €255,000.
The Dublin player purchased their Quick Pick ticket on April 29 from Supervalu Killester, Howth Road, Dublin 3. The all-important winning raffle number is I-RZR-24209.
For the entirety of the month of May, EuroMillions players in Ireland will have the chance to win a massive €250,000.
This series of special EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffles guarantees players a top up in the prize fund for all nine draws, every Tuesday and Friday, over the month of May.
Typically, every EuroMillions draw produces ten winners of the €5,000 Ireland-Only Raffle prize, but this month, the National Lottery has created something extra special. In addition to the normal Raffle prize, one winner in each draw in May will win a dazzling €250,000 on top of the usual €5,000 Raffle prize.
Following last week's success in the Leinster Football Championship, County Meath has returned another win, this time in the EuroMillions Plus draw, with a player from the Royal County scooping the top prize of €500,000.
The Meath player purchased their ticket on the day of the draw from Mace Wilkinstown, Navan, Co. Meath.
The winning numbers in Friday's EuroMillions Plus draw were: 5, 30, 31, 37 and 40.
Darragh O'Dwyer National Lottery spokesperson said: 'May is off to a flying start with big wins in both Dublin and Meath – €255,000 in the EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle and €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw! With eight more €250,000 EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle top up wins guaranteed, it's shaping up to be an unforgettable month for our EuroMillions players.'
The National Lottery is urging all players in the Dublin and Meath areas to check their tickets carefully and if you're holding the winning ticket, be sure to 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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