Irish Euromillions player scoops life-changing sum as location revealed
One lucky player has scooped over a quarter of a million euros in the 8th EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle.
The winner hasn't come forward as yet, but the all-important winning raffle number is I-SDL-14299.
The Quick Pick winning ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at the Applegreen Store on Newfoundwell Road, Greenbatter, Drogheda, County Louth. Pic: Julien Behal Photography
In addition to the usual €5,000 Raffle prize, this Louth winner has received an additional prize of €250,000, resulting in total winnings of €255,000, following last night's (27th May) EuroMillions draw.
Throughout May, EuroMillions players in Ireland have the chance to win an additional €250,000. With past winners from Dublin (4), Meath, Limerick, Wicklow, and now Louth, excitement is building.
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. Pic: ChrisDorney/Shutterstock
Emma Monaghan, National Lottery spokesperson, said 'While there was no winner of last night's EuroMillions jackpot worth €198,011,279, over 59,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and EuroMillions plus games.
'This includes one Raffle Ticket winner: I-SDL-14299 from Drogheda, Co. Louth, who's just scooped a life-enhancing €255,000 in our EuroMillions 'Ireland Only Raffle' special draw. With one more prize of €255,000 still to be won, the big question is: what county will be next? It could be you!'
The National Lottery is urging all players in the Drogheda 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. PIC JULIEN BEHAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Meanwhile, one Limerick Lotto player is celebrating after a last-minute dash to the shop resulted in a life-changing €255,000 EuroMillions win.
The Limerick man claimed the huge sum in the EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle prize on May 9, purchasing his winning ticket at Moloney's Daybreak in Carrigkerry, Athea.
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