While the main jackpot of the EuroMillions remained unclaimed this Friday, there was still cause for celebration in Ireland, as a local player won a staggering €500,000. This substantial amount was the top prize in the EuroMillions Plus draw, which requires participants to match five numbers to win. The jubilation spread across the Irish community as lottery officials revealed the winning numbers: 17, 21, 28, 29, and 42.
As dreams came true for one lucky ticket holder, the rest of Ireland’s lottery participants were encouraged to meticulously inspect their tickets, in hopes of being the newly minted half-millionaire. With the winning ticket confirmed to have been sold in Limerick, a buzz of excitement swept through the city as residents wondered who among them had struck it rich.
This fortunate individual was just the tip of the iceberg in Irish winnings, with a grand total of 46,000 players garnering prizes of various sizes in that same draw. Among those winners, ten people were thrilled to find they had won €5,000 each in the “Ireland Only” raffle portion of the game. The eager anticipation was palpable as individuals eagerly awaited the announcement of the winning raffle ticket numbers, wondering if they would be one of the ten to claim a handsome sum.
For those engaged in the main draw, the highest win by an Irish player was €122. This amount was awarded to 24 lucky players who successfully matched four of the winning numbers along with one of the two lucky stars. The lucky stars for Friday’s draw shone as the numbers 2 and 12, but even for participants who did not win big, there was a sense of excitement and participation in this national event.
The main draw’s winning numbers were announced as 10, 21, 30, 38 and 42. These digits sowed the seeds of fortune for many and teased the minds of countless others, who dreamt about what might have been. As the event concluded, lottery officials gestured towards the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service, where individuals can sign up for WhatsApp to have breaking news and the latest headlines sent directly to their phones. This service isn’t merely about the convenience of news at one’s fingertips; it’s also an opportunity for members to enjoy exclusive offers, promotions, and advertisements from partners and affiliates.
The Irish Mirror reminded individuals of their right to privacy and the ease with which they can leave the community if it does not suit their tastes. Furthermore, for those with concerns about how their data would be used, the Privacy Notice was available for review.
In the meantime, winners are encouraged to come forward and claim their prizes. In particular, the Limerick winner of the half a million Euro prize is undoubtedly in for a life-changing experience, and the search for this person is a point of intrigue and excitement across Ireland. As citizens of Limerick and across the country continue to play the lottery, hope springs eternal that the next draw could be the one that transforms their lives forever.
