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Metro
6 hours 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
Sunday World
10 hours ago
- Sunday World
Hairdresser held over €28k of cash and jewellery for client in exchange for cocaine
'SORT OF GUILTY' | Antoinette Devaney appeared before the courts after Gardaí uncovered cash to the value of €7,750, and jewellery to the value of more than €20,000 in her home Antoinette Devaney Antoinette Devaney, with an address in Old Ardnacassa, Co Longford, appeared before the courts after Gardaí uncovered cash to the value of €7,750, and jewellery to the value of more than €20,000 in her home. She pleaded guilty to both charges in Longford Circuit Court, but Judge Kenneth Connolly expressed concern for what a probation report referred to as 'avoidance behaviour'. He noted Ms Devaney had initially taken a trial date but pleaded guilty before a jury was empanelled - something he said was 'unusual' considering she had made admissions to Gardaí. 'My reading of matters is that it seems to me she's saying 'I'm sort of guilty'. It's a quantified guilt based on legal advice. She accepts legal advice but she's not really guilty,' he said. Shane Geraghty BL, for the state, outlined to the court that, on February 23, 2021, Garda Brian Carroll attended at Ms Devaney's home with a search warrant and a number of other Gardaí. Items discovered in the woman's home included the cash sum of €7,750, an 18kt yellow gold Rolex watch valued at €10,820, a pair of diamond stud earrings worth €1,150, a pair of zirconia stud earrings worth €900, and a necklace, the value of which was not given in court. The total value of the jewellery seized was €20,370. Ms Devaney was arrested and questioned and told Gardaí she 'honestly thought it wasn't that big a deal' that she'd held the items. 'It was stupid. I was given a couple of bags of cocaine to do it. I was just naive,' she said, adding that she was holding the cash and jewellery for a person she did not wish to identity 'for safety reasons'. Niall Flynn BL, for the defence, outlined to the court that his client was fully cooperative with Gardaí, save for the identification of the woman she was holding the items for. 'There's an element of naivety or stupidity to this case. She expressed remorse and embarrassment. She hasn't been on the Garda radar prior or since,' he said. Ms Devaney also furnished the court with a letter of apology where she said she has learned a 'very dear lesson' and promised 'I'll never be before the court again'. 'She knew the cash wasn't legit. It was a very large quantity of money and goods,' said Judge Connolly when sentencing Ms Devaney. He noted that the accused received payment in drugs, which she had told Gardaí she used recreationally, that she did not identify the person who gave her the items and the drugs, had 'no concern that the items may have been stolen' and was 'not taking matters seriously at all'. 'She was a cog, but an important cog,' he said. The court had made a referral to the Restorative Justice Programme, he noted, but a probation report for Ms Devaney did not support that decision, as she had not taken up services for rehabilitation. Ms Devaney has since attended an assessment and accepted responsibility for what happened, he said. In mitigation, Judge Connolly said 'there are some mitigating factors, but the court still harbours concern that she thinks she's 'sort of guilty''. He noted the plea of guilty and her cooperation with the exception of the identity of the woman who gave her the goods. Ms Devaney has no previous convictions and has come to no subsequent Garda notice. The probation report assessed her at low risk of reoffending, he noted, and she has expressed shame and embarrassment for her actions and furnished the court with a letter of apology. For holding the cash, Judge Connolly proceeded to give a community service order of 240 hours, to include her involvement in the Restorative Justice Scheme. For possession of the jewellery, he imposed a two year prison sentence, which he suspended in full for four years, before ordering the jewellery and cash be surrendered to the state for a lawful owner to come forward. Antoinette Devaney Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 16th
Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Family win HUGE £216million Euromillions jackpot making national history
A family from Cork, Ireland, won the biggest EuroMillions jackpot their country has ever seen, with members vowing to 'stay grounded' following the lifechanging experience A family has won one of the biggest-ever lottery draws in Euromillions history, scooping nearly a quarter-of-a-billion pounds in an instant this week. Members of the family syndicate, from Cork, Ireland, were left in shock after they found out they won the €250 million (£216 million) EuroMillions Jackpot, the largest in Irish history. Speaking after the incredible win, the stunned group have promised to keep eating ham and cheese sandwiches for lunch despite being left shocked by the "surreal" experience. Members of the syndicate, who have chosen to remain anonymous, have spoken about the incredible moment they made Irish history. Speaking to the National Lottery, one family member said they had stopped by a shop while running errands when they saw "a sign at the till" saying the massive jackpot had been won. They said they initially hadn't thought anything of the notice, but decided to check their numbers anyway. They said: "I saw the sign at the till that the EuroMillions jackpot was €250 million. "Although I'm a regular player, I hadn't bought a ticket for the last two draws. I picked one up and honestly, didn't think much of it.' They didn't discover they were the winners until they tuned into the nine o'clock news and checked the National Lottery app, finding they had "won big". They called the National Lottery the following morning after a sleepless night of exciting, and, after a "few minutes" that "felt like the longest of my life", they were confirmed as the official winners. They kept their win carefully hidden inside an A4 sheet beneath a pile of folded laundry in the bedroom until they claimed the prize days later. Aside from a holiday, they plan to spend the money on family and charities. And, while one member joked they could now buy a coveted Rolex, they have vowed not to change their lives much. They said: "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. "We're already looking at holiday homes somewhere in the sun. We also feel incredibly fortunate now to be in a position where we can buy homes for our children too.' One syndicate member said: "We're planning to remain in Ireland, and we promised ourselves that we won't let this win change us." Another member added with a laugh: "I'll still be having my favourite ham and cheese sambo for lunch every day!'
The Journal
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Journal
The €250m EuroMillions jackpot has been claimed - and the winning family are making travel plans
A FAMILY SYNDICATE has officially claimed their record-breaking EuroMillions prize of €250m. The winners have chosen to remain anonymous. Sharing the story of their win anonymously with the National Lottery, the winners described the prize as 'surreal'. One family member had an appointment in Cork and stopped into Clifford's Centra on Shannon Street, seeing the sign at the till about the EuroMillions jackpot being a quarter of billion euro. 'Although I'm a regular player, I hadn't bought a ticket for the last two draws,' the person said. 'I picked one up and honestly, didn't think much of it.' Watching the Nine O'Clock News, the person saw the announcement that someone had won the largest jackpot possible. 'So 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.' Obviously, this wasn't a message that I was used to seeing, so I must have checked it 4 more times, I just couldn't believe my eyes!' the ticketholder said. '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 at the edge of the bed, saying 'Oh my god' over and over – I reckon we said it about fifty times. We were in total shock, complete disbelief. 'As you can imagine, sleep was out of the question that night.' The pair set an early alarm to call the National Lottery in the morning, and after reaching the Claims Team, they were informed that they were in fact the winners of the huge sum. Advertisement 'Those few minutes felt like the longest of my life' the winner said. 'When Ronan from the Claims Team confirmed we were the outright winner, needless to say, we were in total shock all over again.' Until the winning ticket could be formally handed over, the family kept it carefully hidden, tucked inside an A4 sheet beneath a pile of folded laundry in the bedroom. Afterwards, they followed the advice and sought legal and financial guidance independently. The syndicate's first plan for a minuscule fraction of their newfound fortune is to take 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. We're already looking at holiday homes somewhere in the sun. 'We also feel incredibly fortunate now to be in a position where we can buy homes for our children too.' The family also plans to support their wider family members including children, grandchildren, close friends, and several charities that are close to their hearts. When asked by the National Lottery they had any 'extravagant plans', the family laughed and admitted they hadn't anything outrageous in mind just yet. One member of the syndicate said that they had always dreamed of owning a Rolex watch, although it would never have been a possibility. 'I went window shopping last week just to have a look and couldn't believe the price tag of some of the watches. When I phoned my wife to tell her, she said 'sure you can buy them now if you want'!' Despite the life-changing sum, the family insists they're staying grounded. '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!' Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Examiner
13 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Revealed: Family syndicate comes forward to claim €250m EuroMillions jackpot
The winners of the €250m EuroMillions jackpot that was won last month have been revealed as a family syndicate from Ireland. The winning ticket was sold on Cork's Shandon Street and is the largest Lotto prize ever won in Ireland. The family has chosen to remain anonymous and described the win as 'surreal'. One of the family members said they had an appointment in Cork and they stopped off in Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street to pick up a few messages. 'I saw the sign at the till that the EuroMillions jackpot was €250m,' they said. 'Although I'm a regular player, I hadn't bought a ticket for the last two draws. I picked one up and honestly, didn't think much of it.' They said they were watching the news that night and saw there had been a winner of the EuroMillions. "So 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'. Obviously, this wasn't a message that I was used to seeing, so I must have checked it four more times, I just couldn't believe my eyes," they said. '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 at the edge of the bed, saying 'Oh my god' over and over — I reckon we said it about fifty times. We were in total shock, complete disbelief. 'As you can imagine, sleep was out of the question that night.' The next morning, the family rang the claims team, who confirmed they were the outright winners of the €250m, leading to more shock for the family. Until they handed over the winning ticket, the family said they kept it carefully hidden, tucked inside an A4 sheet beneath a pile of folded laundry in the bedroom. They also continued to carry on with their daily routines until handing in the ticket to Lotto HQ. When asked what they plan to do with their fortune, they said the first port of call would be 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. We're already looking at holiday homes somewhere in the sun. 'We also feel incredibly fortunate now to be in a position where we can buy homes for our children too.' The family, who followed advice to seek independent legal and financial guidance, also plans to support their wider family and a few charities. One syndicate member added: "I always dreamed of owning a Rolex watch, knowing that I could never afford it. I went window shopping last week just to have a look and couldn't believe the price tag of some of the watches. When I phoned my wife to tell her, she said 'sure you can buy them now if you want'!' Despite the life-changing win, the family said they plan on staying grounded and have promised that "we won't let this win change us". As one member of the syndicate said: 'I'll still be having my favourite ham and cheese sambo for lunch every day!"
