Two Galway Lotto players claim combined winnings totalling over €500,000

Irish Daily Mirror

6 days ago

One county is celebrating a double Lotto delight this July, as two Galway players have claimed a combined total of over half a million euro in National Lottery prizes.
The first big win came on July 16, when a Galway player scooped the Lotto Plus 2 top prize of €250,000.
The winning Quick Pick was purchased at Circle K, Newcastle Road, Galway City. In a quirky twist, the player presented their ticket at National Lottery HQ in a ziplock sandwich bag, with the player joking it was 'the safest place for it!'
The player recalled the moment they discovered the win: 'I was at the kitchen table doing some life admin when I saw the news that the winning ticket was sold where I bought mine. I danced around the kitchen when I realised I had won!'
The player plans to put their winnings towards a new home and dream holidays to exotic destinations around the world.
Just days later, on July 19, another Galway player matched five numbers and the bonus in the main Lotto draw to win an impressive €314,859. The winning ticket was purchased at XL Laurel Park, Newcastle, Galway.
Speaking from National Lottery HQ, the delighted winner said: 'I was watching the draw on TV and playing along with my numbers.
'I couldn't believe my eyes as each number matched – I thought I was seeing things! I'm looking forward to sharing the win with family, and a sun holiday is definitely on the cards!'
With excitement building nationwide, Lotto players are reminded that tonight's jackpot is heading towards an estimated €13.2 million, offering another chance to join Ireland's growing list of 2025 millionaires.
Lotto players dreaming of becoming Ireland's next millionaire are reminded that tickets can be purchased in-store, through the National Lottery app or at www.lottery.ie ahead of the 7.45pm cut-off time for sales on Wednesday evening.
Nearly 30 cent in every €1 spent on National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes in the areas of sport, youth, health, welfare, education, arts, heritage and the Irish Language.
In total, more than €6.5 billion has been raised for Good Causes since the National Lottery was established 37 years ago. In 2024 alone, €239.3 million was raised for local Good Causes in communities across Ireland.
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