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Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Business
- Extra.ie
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@ 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.
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Irish EuroMillions punter bought life-changing ticket 'just in the nick of time'
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. The Ireland Only Raffle produces ten winners of the €5,000 Ireland Only Raffle Prize, with a winner in each draw winning a bonus €250,000 in each draw for the month of May. One Limerick Lotto player is celebrating after a last-minute dash to the shop resulted in a life-changing €255,000 EuroMillions win. Pic: Julien Behal Photography Past winners include four Dublin players, Meath and Wicklow. The most recent winner recalled how he was 'just in the nick of time' to buy his ticket after popping to the shop for a few bits for the family. His partner laughed as she shared: 'It's funny because all weekend he kept joking, asking if I thought he might have the winning ticket. 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. Pic: Derick P. Hudson/Shutterstock. 'We heard it was won in Limerick, but he kept putting off checking it.' The couple are set to fast-track their dream of building a new family home, saying, 'It's been a long journey, but this win means we can finally move things along. 'We're over the moon, and it still doesn't feel real!' The Ireland Only Raffle produces ten winners of the €5,000 Ireland Only Raffle Prize, with a winner in each draw winning a bonus €250,000 in each draw for the month of May. Pic: Getty Images Tonight (Tuesday, May 27) is the final chance for Lotto punters to try their luck with two more €250,000 prizes still to be won in the EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle this May. Meanwhile, the EuroMillions jackpot soars to an estimated eye-watering jackpot. Players can purchase tickets for the draw in-store, through the National Lottery app or online ahead of the 7.30pm cut off. 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. More than €6.5 billion has been raised for Good Causes since the beginning of National Lottery 37 years ago. Play National Lottery games responsibly, play for fun.
Extra.ie
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Two Irish EuroMillions punters score life-changing sums as location revealed
It's truly a weekend to remember for two Irish EuroMillions players after winning huge amounts in Friday night's draw. While there was no winner of the eye-watering €182,346,242 jackpot, one very lucky Irish winner bagged €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw. The lucky numbers for the EuroMillions Plus game were: 21, 32, 36, 46 and 47. It's truly a weekend to remember for two Irish EuroMillions players after winning huge amounts in Friday night's draw. Pic: Julien Behal Photography. While the ticket was purchased online, National Lottery bosses have since revealed that the winner is located in Co Tipperary, becoming Ireland's 15th winner of the huge prize this year. Meanwhile, a second Irish punter is celebrating after bagging a massive €255,000 in the EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle, with the raffle number I-SDD-67295. The online player purchased their winning ticket on the day of the draw, with Lotto bosses revealing that the player is located in Dublin. While there was no winner of the eye-watering €182,346,242 jackpot, one very lucky Irish winner bagged €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw. Pic: Derick P. Hudson/Shutterstock. Throughout May, EuroMillions players in Ireland have the chance to win an additional €250,000. With two more prizes of €250,000 to be won, the excitement builds as we wonder where the next winner will come from. National Lottery spokesperson, Darragh O'Dwyer, said: 'It was a night to remember for our online players, with two big wins to celebrate this weekend! The lucky numbers for the EuroMillions Plus game were: 21, 32, 36, 46 and 47. Pic: Julien Behal Photography 'While there was no winner of last night's EuroMillions jackpot worth over €182 Million, over 65,0000 in Ireland won prizes in both the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus games. 'This includes one raffle ticket winner: I-SDD-67295, an online player from Co. Dublin, of the 'Ireland Only Raffle' receiving €255,000.' He added: 'Also included is Ireland's 15th winner of the EuroMillions Plus top prize, an online player from Co. Tipperary receiving €500,000!' The National Lottery has confirmed that a notification and an email has been sent to both online players in Dublin and Tipperary. The winners are advised to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@ to arrange the prize collection.
Extra.ie
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Irish EuroMillions duo reveal how they will spend mega raffle win
What would you do with a spare €255,000? An Irish EuroMillions syndicate was left stunned after the huge win, revealing that this is their 'sign' to finally tick an item off their bucket list. A Wicklow duo are celebrating this week after their EuroMillions Ireland-Only Raffle ticket turned a 'modest' €5,000 prize into a startling €255,000 windfall. The winning ticket was purchased at Gallagher's SuperValu on Wentworth Street in Wicklow Town and was part of the special EuroMillions Ireland-Only Raffle draw on Tuesday, May 13. What would you do with a spare €255,000? Pic: Julien Behal Photography The month-long raffle event is giving players across Ireland the chance to win an extra €250,000 on top of the usual €5,000 raffle prize, every Tuesday and Friday for all nine draws. The two-person syndicate revealed they had to drive to the shop to check their lucky ticket as their internet was acting up that day. One of the winners explained: 'The assistant handed us a sticky note with the National Lottery's number and said, 'You'd better call them'. We thought something was wrong! The Wicklow duo are celebrating this week after their EuroMillions Ireland-Only Raffle ticket turned a 'modest' €5,000 prize into a startling €255,000 windfall. Pic: Julien Behal Photography 'I was on the phone to Martin from the Prize Claims team and just blurted out, 'Just tell me how much I've won', expecting to hear €5,000, not €255,000!' The duo have revealed what they plan to spend the unexpected money on, and it's the perfect choice! The punter added: 'We haven't been away in years. We've always wanted to explore Italy, drive along the Amalfi Coast and relax by Lake Garda. This is our sign to finally do it!' The winning ticket was purchased at Gallagher's SuperValu on Wentworth Street in Wicklow Town and was part of the special EuroMillions Ireland-Only Raffle draw on Tuesday, May 13. Pic: Julien Behal Photography Anticipation is growing as four more life-changing €250,000 prizes are up for grabs. With previous winners from Dublin, Meath, Limerick and Wicklow, the excitement builds as the National Lottery eagerly await to see where the next winner will emerge. Just last week, a Dublin player claimed the fifth raffle prize, with the winning ticket being sold at Mc Hughes Stores, St. Patrick's Road, Walkinstown. Meanwhile, the EuroMillions jackpot soars to an estimated eye-watering €170million.
The Herald Scotland
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Irish deputy premier ‘committed' to securing answers on Dublin-Monaghan bombings
No-one has ever been convicted over the bombings but the loyalist Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) admitted responsibility in 1993. It remains the biggest loss of life on any single day of the Troubles. Mr Harris described a 'most horrific act of violence that shocked our country to its core'. He said he hopes the publication of the Operation Denton report, expected in the coming months, 'will shed new light on the terrible events of May 17 1974'. In a statement on Saturday, the Tanaiste said: 'Five decades on, I am conscious that time can never truly erase the pain of their absence. My thoughts are with their families on this difficult day. 'We remember also the hundreds injured in the brutal attacks and all those who were left behind to face the significant challenges of lives forever changed.' Mr Harris said the day is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the questions that remain unanswered. A single red rose is placed on the memorial on Talbot Street in Dublin to the victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings in 1974 (Julien Behal/PA) 'It remains deeply regrettable that no person has been held responsible for the attacks to date,' he said. 'The publication of the Operation Denton report is expected in the coming months. It is my sincere hope that these findings will shed new light on the terrible events of May 17 1974. 'This Government remains committed to finding truth and justice. I have raised the case of the Dublin Monaghan bombings with the British Government – highlighting the successive motions passed in the Dail with the unanimous support of all political parties. 'I am committed to taking this forward in a bid to get long-awaited answers.' A service is set to take place at the memorial on Talbot Street in Dublin later.
