28-05-2025
Lotto player 'over the moon' with her own win after selling tickets for 45 years
An Irish Lotto player is celebrating her own huge win after selling National Lottery tickets for over 45 years while working as a postmistress.
Kerry woman Mairead Doyle celebrated a €30,570 Lotto win after matching 5 numbers and the bonus in the main Lotto draw, way back on January 8.
The long-serving postmistress made her way to Lotto HQ in March to collect her prize. She purchased her Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw from Cahill's SuperValu, Main Street, Ballybunion. An Irish Lotto player is celebrating her own huge win after selling National Lottery tickets for over 45 years while working as a postmistress. Pic: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Delighted with her major win, she said: 'I'm over the moon with the win – as you can tell! I was a postmistress in Asdee for over 45 years, and everyday I'd be selling National Lottery tickets and Scratch Cards and of course chatting with customers about their dreams of what they would do if they ever won!
'I've seen so many happy faces over the years as people collect their prizes from the Post Office, so it's been lovely to experience the same joy myself!'
Meanwhile, a Westmeath woman is also celebrating after scooping a massive €32,406 by also matching five digits, this time in the main Lotto draw from April 2. Kerry woman Mairead Doyle celebrated a €30,570 Lotto win after matching 5 numbers and the bonus in the main Lotto draw, way back on January 8. Pic: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Her winning ticket was purchased from The Grove Service Station, Baylough, Athlone.
While she has no immediate plans to splash the cash, the player is looking forward to taking care of her family and celebrating together in the future.
She said: 'I've been playing the Lotto for years and I watch the draw every Wednesday and Saturday night.
'The family know it's my time to watch the draw and check my tickets – no interruptions are allowed!'
