The residents of Garryowen in Limerick had reason to revel as G O Stores, a modest local shop, confirmed selling the winning ticket for the Lotto jackpot exceeding €8.9 million this past Saturday. An anonymous Lotto player became the recipient of a staggering €8,970,934, aligning the stars by matching all six numbers and the bonus: 01, 09, 10, 14, 26, 40 with the bonus 04 in the nail-biting Saturday night draw.
As fate would have it, this isn’t the first brush with good fortune for the G O Stores, which, set in the beating heart of the Garryowen community on the fringes of Limerick city, became a beacon of European luck almost two decades earlier. The National Lottery unveiled that the winning Quick Pick ticket for this Lotto jackpot was bought on the very day of the draw, stirring a déjà vu of excitement and disbelief in the area.
Remarkably, it was back in July 2005 when this unsuspecting shop became etched in the annals of EuroMillions history. Local citizen Dolores McNamara emerged as the inaugural EuroMillions jackpot winner from Ireland, thanks to her purchase from Garryowen Stores. The windfall then was an unparalleled EuroMillions jackpot prize valued over €115 million, catapulting Garryowen into the limelight as one of Europe’s most famous neighbourhood stores.
The owner of G O Stores, Tom Brosnan, was met with a wave of incredulity and nostalgia upon learning his establishment had sold another monumental lottery ticket. “We’re back on the map for a lottery win, big time,” he exclaimed, reeling from the store’s astonishing luck. He reflected on the passage of nearly 20 years since the life-changing EuroMillions ticket sale to Dolores McNamara, yet emphasized that this recent win was equally enchanting.
G O Stores stands as a pillar for the local community members, many of whom are regulars. Brosnan expressed his unbridled elation for the unidentified winner, “Most of our customers are local and we’re absolutely thrilled for whoever it might be.” The local community has not been coy in sharing in this excitement, with many flocking to the store to join the palpable buzz and begin the festivities that Brosnan predicts will last for weeks or until the winner steps into the light. With a heart full of best wishes, he shared, “Whoever they are, we wish them the very best of luck.”
However, the holder of the winning ticket has remained out of the spotlight. National Lottery officials are on their toes, making an impassioned plea for all ticket buyers to examine their numbers with a fine-tooth comb for the April 20 draw. The anticipation hangs thick in the air for the winner to claim the jackpot that could transform their life.
As is standard in such cases, the winner is encouraged to sign the back of their ticket to keep their newfound wealth secure and reach out to the prize claims team. Once contact is made, the prize claims team will guide the winner through the process of collecting their prize, leading them to a future of immeasurable possibilities.
The news of the Garryowen community’s extraordinary luck has rapidly spread far and wide. Constant updates on this heartwarming story and other news can be accessed by subscribing to our daily newsletter or joining the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service over WhatsApp. This link provides breaking news and the latest headlines directly to your phone, in addition to exclusive offers, promotions, and ads from our partners. For those curious about how we handle data privacy, our Privacy Notice is available for you to review.
