Lucky EuroMillions player shares how summer scorcher led to life-changing win
The Wexford woman bagged the €500,000 EuroMillions Plus jackpot in Friday's (August 8) draw after purchasing the winning ticket from Gala Express in Courtown Harbour, Courtown.
The jackpot winner made the trip to National Lottery HQ this week to pick up their prize, where they revealed that they had the recent good weather to thank for their huge win.
'I remember the day well because the sun was shining and all I wanted was a 99 ice-cream cone," the Wexford player recalled.
"I bought the Quick Pick ticket not thinking about the possibility of winning.'
Speaking about the win, the lucky punter added: 'This is a life-changing prize for me, without any major changes. It's going to provide long-term security, and it's just amazing - I still can't believe it.'
The Wexford woman wasn't the only one celebrating a recent life-changing EuroMillions win, as another player from Co Louth made the trip to Lotto HQ to pick up a prize of €500,000 which they won after matching all five numbers in the EuroMillions Plus draw on August 1.
The winner, who usually plays their own chosen numbers, shared that on this occasion they were in a rush and opted for a Quick Pick - a decision that proved to be remarkably rewarding.
'I scanned my ticket the following morning and saw the message 'You've won Big!' pop up on screen' they said.
'I rushed to check the winning numbers from the main draw, but none matched. Then I realised I was looking at the wrong draw. When I checked the Plus numbers, they danced off the phone, they all matched!'
Still in disbelief, the player sat in the National Lottery's Winners Room awaiting the delivery of their cheque. They plan to use the prize to prepare for their future, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
Meanwhile, just weeks after an Irish player claimed a record-breaking €250 million EuroMillions jackpot, Ireland could soon be celebrating another jaw-dropping win as the jackpot for Tuesday's draw rolls towards an estimated €215 million.
Players dreaming of becoming Ireland's next multi-millionaire are reminded that tickets can be purchased in-store, through the National Lottery app, or at www.lottery.ie ahead of the 7.30pm cut-off time this evening.
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