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Metro
5 days ago
- Business
- Metro
Family who won £216,000,000 on EuroMillions reveal how they will spend jackpot
The family from Cork, Ireland, won the largest EuroMillions prize in Ireland's history, after buying a ticket from a small Centra store (Picture: Mac Innes Photography/National Lottery/PA Wire) The winners of a £216 million jackpot have revealed how they will be spending their fortune after claiming their winnings weeks ago. The family from Cork, Ireland, won the largest EuroMillions prize in Ireland's history, after buying a ticket from a small Centra store. They have since revealed they plan to stay in their home city, with no 'outrageous plans to spend the cash yet – except maybe a Rolex. One family member said: 'We're planning to remain in Ireland, and we promised ourselves that we won't let this win change us.' Another said: 'I'll still be having my favourite ham and cheese sambo for lunch every day.' But there are plans to travel to take the trips they had 'dreamed of'. Speaking to the Irish times, they added: 'We're absolutely going on a family holiday. We love to travel and there's so many amazing trips we've always dreamed of that we can now make a reality. Store manager Simon Champ celebrating with staff from Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street in Cork City centre (Picture: Mac Innes Photography/National Lottery/PA Wire) 'We're already looking at holiday homes somewhere in the sun.' The husband said he was watching the news when they saw someone in Ireland had purchased the winning ticket. He scanned the ticket on the National lottery app, and a message popped up saying: 'You've won big, contact the National Lottery.' The couple then spent the evening checking the numbers against the one on the website over and over again, before ringing the National lottery for confirmation the next morning which took a couple of minutes to do. They said: 'Those few minutes felt like the longest of my life.' The winning ticket was stashed in an A4 sheet beneath a pile of laundry until they could hand it over. But as soon as lottery officials were able to take it, the family sort out financial and legal advice. Former winner Paddy Kehoe told Metro that any winner should make sure to get the money into their accounts 'as soon as they can'. 'I nearly took the National Lottery to court after they wouldn't hand over the money quick enough,' he said. 'They need to get on it and get it in their accounts. You never know what's going to happen, your house could burn down tomorrow so they need to sort it.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Someone from Liverpool has a month to claim £1,000,000 National Lottery win Arrow MORE: Nearly 60,000 air fryers urgently recalled due to risk that could cause 'injury or death' Arrow MORE: Woman sets up National Lottery syndicate over Facebook – now they've won £3,600,000
Extra.ie
5 days ago
- Business
- Extra.ie
Cork family who scooped €250m EuroMillions prize reveal their plans to splash the cash
A Cork family have revealed they'll still be enjoying 'ham and cheese sambos for lunch' despite winning the mammoth EuroMillions jackpot prize. Last month, the country went wild after it discovered that a Cork player had picked up the record €250m prize, with the lucky shop revealed at the time to be Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street in the city. Speculation was rife as to where and who was the luckiest person in the country, with National Lottery at the time urging the lucky punter to 'stay calm.' A Cork family have revealed they'll still be enjoying 'ham and cheese sambos for lunch' despite winning the mammoth EuroMillions jackpot prize last month. Pic: Derick P. Hudson/Shutterstock. It has now been revealed that the lucky punter was actually a family syndicate, with them officially claiming the largest jackpot win in Irish history. Understandably, the family have opted to remain anonymous, but admitted the life-changing windfall has been 'surreal.' One member admitted that they were a regular player but hadn't picked up a ticket for the two previous draws, but decided to buy one on their way to an appointment. Cian Murphy (right), CEO, National Lottery, alongside store manager Simon Champ at Clifford's Centre on Shandon Street in Cork city centre. Pic: Mac Innes Photography 'I was watching the Nine O'Clock News and saw that someone in Ireland had the winning EuroMillions ticket,' they shared, 'Naturally, I got my ticket and scanned it on the National Lottery app, and a message popped up, 'You've won big, contact the National Lottery.' 'I ran upstairs to my wife who had just gone to bed and woke her up. We both checked the numbers multiple times on the website. 'We sat on the edge of the bed saying, 'Oh my god' over and over. We were in total shock, complete disbelief.' Celebrations at Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street in Cork city centre after they sold the winning ticket for Ireland's biggest ever EuroMillions jackpot. Pic: Mac Innes Photography They added that there wasn't a wink of sleep that night as they grappled with their newfound wealth. The head rang the Claims Team the next morning and admitted the minutes it took to get confirmation of their EuroMillions win were the 'longest of my life.' The golden ticket was tucked inside an A4 sheet beneath a pile of folded laundry in the bedroom until they attended the National Lottery, with the family carrying on with their day-to-day routine in the days following. They have since been advised to seek independent legal and financial guidance and are said to be moving forward slowly and steadily as they adjust to their new reality. The family are excited to head on a family holiday and has been looking at holiday homes somewhere in the sun. They are also looking towards buying forever homes for their children and will also be spreading the generosity to their wider family, friends and some special charities. One syndicate member admitted they had 'always dreamed' of owning a Rolex watch, and was reminded by their wife that they now can. Another member confirmed the family will be remaining in Ireland and have pledged not to let the win change them, while someone else in the syndicate said they would be remaining with their favourite ham and cheese sandwiches for lunch.
Extra.ie
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
'Guaranteed' new Irish Lotto millionaire on the way after mega EuroMillions win
The National Lottery has promised a new Irish millionaire is on the way this weekend, just weeks after a Cork player bagged an eye-watering €250million prize. Excitement is growing for punters across the country as they rush to tills for a chance to be the next big winner. As Saturday's Lotto jackpot rolls towards an estimated €10million, the National Lottery have said one lucky player is 'guaranteed' to be celebrating. Celebrations at Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street in Cork city centre after they sold the winning ticket for Ireland's biggest ever EuroMillions jackpot. Pic: Mac Innes Photography The Lotto Plus Raffle typically sees between 60 and 120 winners of €500 in every draw, but for this Saturday's draw, Lotto bosses are adding a GUARANTEED to be won €1million to the Lotto Plus Raffle prize fund. Every ticket with the winning Lotto Plus Raffle number drawn in tomorrow's draw will be entered into a once-off draw, where one ticket will be selected to win an additional prize of €1 million, as well as the usual €500 Raffle prize. But that's not all! Players will also have the chance to win the estimated €10million jackpot. It's no €250million, but still a life-changing sum! Pic: Getty Images While there was no Lotto jackpot winner last Saturday, there were more than 101,000 winners across the draws. Amongst the winners across the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws was a player who won the Match5+Bonus prize of €103,318. It comes not long after a Dublin Lotto player missed out on a life-changing €500,000 prize which they won on the March 29 2pm Daily Millions draw. Pic: Derick P. Hudson/Shutterstock. Lotto players have just 90 days to claim prizes they win, with the National Lottery appealing to players who bought tickets at Tesco in Stillorgan to check to see if they had the winning ticket.
Irish Examiner
30-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Won the Euromillions €250m? Top tips on how to handle sudden wealth
News that the winning €250 million Euromillions ticket was sold in Cork has triggered the usual speculation about what people would do if they had won the €250m. But a much harder question is how to manage sudden wealth on that scale. The odds of hitting the EuroMillions jackpot are 139m to one. For those who do, what comes next? One-third of big-ticket lottery winners ultimately declare bankruptcy. That sobering fact isn't meant to dim the shine of any winners. Rather, it's a reminder: Wealth needs careful handling. The reasons for bankruptcy are rarely dramatic. More often, the damage accumulates slowly: Spending that outpaces planning, advice taken in fragments, and no structure to support long-term decisions. Davy financial planning director Heather Randles. Few people ever need to think about managing hundreds of millions of euro, but if they have to, the pressure to act can be immediate. So, the best first step is to pause. Take a breath: No major purchases, no headlines, no Ferraris. Resist the urge to act fast. Once you're in a clear headspace, your priority should be to get expert advice. Some of the key question your advisers will ask you are: What do you want your money to do for you? Do you want to retire early, travel the world, support family, or invest in causes close to your heart? With clear goals in place, you can build a financial plan that covers the essentials: Income generation, tax structuring, estate planning, insurance, and investment strategy. And, yes, a nicer house or car can be part of the plan — but keep a cool head and seek advice. Structure for long-term planning The correct structures can provide a legal and financial framework that supports long-term planning, ensures flexibility around how the money is used, reduces future tax liabilities, supports gifting or charitable giving, and makes succession easier to manage. Your solicitor, tax adviser, and wealth manager should be in the room from the start, working together. Too often, people approach these decisions piecemeal — talking to a lawyer about a trust, an accountant about tax, a bank about investments — with no one coordinating the full picture. The result is fragmentation; well-intentioned decisions made in isolation that don't add up to a coherent plan. Celebrations at Clifford's Centra after the store sold Ireland's biggest ever Euromillions jackpot. Heather Randles advises careful planning whether your windfall is €2m or €250m. Picture: MacInnes Coherence matters, because every decision has downstream consequences. For example, transferring assets can trigger taxes for the recipient, and transferring assets too early can give away control before the recipient is ready, or before you're ready. The capital acquisition tax thresholds are relatively low, at just €400,000 tax-free from parent to child, and far less for other family members. Without a plan, even small gifts can generate tax bills. Taking the pressure off There's also the question of visibility. A lump sum of this size frequently changes how others see you. Remaining anonymous is possible in Ireland, but not guaranteed, and going public, even if briefly, can bring lasting attention. Managing that visibility, and the requests that come with it, can become a full-time job. Formal structures and processes, such as a family foundation for philanthropy, or a central point of contact for professional inquiries, can take pressure off the individual and avoid awkward or emotionally-charged conversations. Succession Longer term, succession becomes a major concern. A will is essential, but not enough on its own. For someone with this level of wealth, planning has to go beyond simple distributions. Who controls the assets if the individual becomes incapacitated? How are young or financially inexperienced beneficiaries supported without handing over large sums too early? What happens if circumstances change through marriage, divorce, emigration, or disputes? Structures like discretionary trusts can provide flexibility, allowing assets to be held for the benefit of family members without handing over immediate control. Enduring powers of attorney can provide clarity in the event of illness or incapacity. Letters of wishes can guide future decision-makers without legally binding them. The tools exist, but they only work if set up early and reviewed regularly. Pause and take stock None of this needs to be done overnight. One of the key benefits of having a co-ordinated advisory team is the ability to pause and take stock, to create space for strategic thinking before reactive decision-making The lottery may be an extreme case, but the underlying challenge of managing sudden, transformative wealth is more common than people think. Business exits, inheritances, and asset sales often arrive quickly, and with them comes pressure to act. What makes the difference is whether you have a plan. Not just a list of things to buy or invest in, but a structured approach to protecting, using, and passing on wealth in a way that aligns with your goals. It all depends on what you do next So, whether it's €250m or €2m, a windfall like this opens doors. It can fund your dream life, provide security for generations, and make a real difference in the world. But it all depends on what you do next. So, take a breath. Find your team. Set your goals. And build a plan to ensure your wealth doesn't just last, but thrives. Because being 'set for life' is more than a number. It's having a plan! Heather Randles is financial planning director with Davy
Extra.ie
27-06-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Dublin Lotto player misses out on eye-watering €500,000 as prize goes unclaimed
A Dublin Lotto player has missed out on a life changing €500,000, as the prize they won during the Daily Millions has gone unclaimed. The draw occurred at 2pm on March 28, with people who win prizes with the Lotto having 90 days from the draw to claim it. Despite Tesco in Stillorgan being identified as the shop that sold the winning ticket, the prize went unclaimed — with the National Lottery confirming to that the money would be returned to the national lottery. A Dublin Lotto player has missed out on a life changing €500,000, as the prize they won during the Daily Millions has gone unclaimed. Pic: MacInnes Photography 'The €500,000 Daily Million plus prize went unclaimed,' a National Lottery spokesperson told 'As per our license agreement all unclaimed prize money is used to promote the National Lottery, in order to increase Good Causes funding.' The unclaimed prize comes as the winner of the life changing €250million EuroMillions draw — the largest in the history of the competition — bought their ticket in Cork city. The winning ticket was sold in Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street in Cork City Centre on the Tuesday draw (June 17). Celebrations kicked off at the store on Friday afternoon, with store owner Ted Clifford saying that they were surprised to sell a winning ticket just months after they sold a Millionaire's Raffle ticket, which was worth a massive €100,000. Cian Murphy (right), CEO, National Lottery, alongside store manager Simon Champ at Clifford's Centre on Shandn Street in Cork city centre. Pic: Mac Innes Photography 'This is just fantastic news, it is hard to believe it,' Mr Clifford said. 'We are delighted to have sold this golden ticket to one of our customers. We already sold a winning Millionaire Raffle ticket on New Year's Eve just gone, worth €100,000, so that must have been the start of our winning streak. 'On behalf of our Centra team, it's an honour to be part of this historic moment. We are here on Shandon Street for 95 years and am so proud to be the 3rd generation owner of Clifford's. We send our warmest congratulations to the winner and their family.' Cian Murphy, CEO of the National Lottery, also celebrated the massive win, saying that this has been a historic moment for both the lotto and country. Celebrations at Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street in Cork city centre after they sold the winning ticket for Ireland's biggest ever EuroMillions jackpot. Pic: Mac Innes Photography 'We are delighted to announce Clifford's Centra as the location to have sold the €250 Million EuroMillions winning ticket,' Mr Murphy said. 'This is a truly historic moment for the National Lottery and for the country. 'Not only does it mark the 18th EuroMillions jackpot win in Ireland, but also Ireland's biggest ever Jackpot win. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winner and our sincere thanks to Ted, Simon and all at Clifford's Centra for being part of this unforgettable milestone.'
