Location of latest EuroMillions Raffle win revealed as player bags life-changing sum
It's another lucky Lotto weekend as another Irish punter has scored a life-changing amount following the latest EuroMillions draw.
The player has claimed Ireland's fifth EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle top prize worth a fantastic €255,000.
In addition to the usual €5,000 Raffle prize, they have received an extra prize of €250,000, resulting in total winnings of €255,000. It's another lucky Lotto weekend as another Irish punter has scored a life-changing amount following the latest EuroMillions draw. Pic: Julian Behal Photography
Lotto bosses have revealed that the winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw, from Mc Hughes Stores, St. Patrick's Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12. The all-important winning raffle number is I-SCK-25765.
National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan said: 'While there was no winner of the EuroMillions jackpot last night worth a staggering €151,408,194, over 63,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games.
'This includes one Raffle Ticket Winner: I-SCK-25765 of the Ireland Only Raffle special draw receiving €255,000. It's always exciting to see players win these life-enhancing prizes, and we can't wait to hear how this one plans to celebrate!' The player has claimed Ireland's fifth EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle top prize worth a fantastic €255,000. Pic: Getty Images
The National Lottery is urging all players in the Walkinstown area 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.
Meanwhile, there were big celebrations for one Irish punter after lightning struck twice and saw the same county get its second Telly Bingo win of the week.
During the May 16 draw, one lucky player from the west struck gold in scooping the Snowball prize worth an incredible €65,005.
The winning ticket in question was purchased in Tesco's Roscommon Town branch. This closely follows another Roscommon success just last week when a player scooped €50,005.
The winning ticket on that occasion was bought at Newsround, Barrack Street, Ballaghaderreen.
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