Lotto bosses confirm location of six-figure prize win as appeal issued
The lucky Wicklow player secured €107,032 after matching five numbers and the bonus in Saturday night's main Lotto draw.
The winning Normal Play ticket was purchased on the day of the draw from Applegreen Arklow, Wexford Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow.
The winning numbers in the draw were: 12, 19, 24, 32, 35, 36 and the bonus was 22.
While there was no winner of the Lotto jackpot worth €12,781,699, in total, over 101,000 players won prizes in the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws, including the aforementioned player from Wicklow.
Darragh O'Dwyer, National Lottery spokesperson, said: 'What a fantastic night for one player in Wicklow who has claimed a life-changing €107,032 after matching five numbers and the bonus in Saturday night's main Lotto draw.
'If you bought your ticket in Wicklow, now's the time to double-check, you could be Ireland's newest big winner.' The winner is advised to make contact with the National Lottery prize claims team (Image: Gareth Chaney/ Collins)
The National Lottery is urging all players in the Wicklow 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.
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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