The National Lottery has confirmed that Garryowen Stores in Limerick City is the site of another momentous win, as it sold the winning ticket for Saturday’s €8,970,934 Lotto jackpot. This win is one of the largest in the history of the National Lottery and marks a significant event for the shop that previously sold Ireland’s record-breaking EuroMillions ticket over a decade ago.
The recent jackpot win sent waves of excitement through Limerick as one fortunate player matched all six numbers plus the bonus to clinch the incredible prize. The winning numbers for the draw were 01, 09, 10, 14, 26, 40, and the bonus number was 04.
Garryowen Stores, already famous for being the location where Dolores McNamara purchased her €115 million-winning EuroMillions ticket back in 2005, is once again in the spotlight. McNamara’s win was iconic, as she became Ireland’s first-ever EuroMillions jackpot winner, securing what was then the largest lottery win in Europe. Her ticket purchase from the very same shop set a precedent for luck and prosperity, and her story has been etched into the annals of lottery history.
Reflecting on McNamara’s triumph, it highlights a case of serendipity and the unpredictability of lottery draws. Intriguingly, McNamara revealed in an interview that she initially intended to buy tickets for the National Lottery and was unsure about the EuroMillions draw when the cashier proposed it to her. She acquiesced to buying a €2 EuroMillions ticket in a twist of fate. “The lady asked if it was a quick-pick I wanted. I said it was. I wouldn’t have bothered staying to do it if I’d had to pick out numbers and mark them on a slip,” McNamara recounted.
McNamara’s EuroMillions win propelled her to No. 70 on Ireland’s rich list, surpassing renowned figures such as Manchester United captain Roy Keane and Hollywood actor Colin Farrell.
The latest €8.9m Lotto jackpot, which remained unwon since May and rolled over nine times before being claimed, is now the third Lotto jackpot win of 2024.
. As the identity of the jackpot winner is yet to be disclosed, the National Lottery is urging Lotto players in the Limerick area to double-check their tickets from the April 20 draw. Someone out there holds a ticket now worth over €8.9 million, and the search for the fortunate individual is on.
The excitement around the Garryowen Stores and its streak of significant wins has once again brought both local and national attention to Limerick. The establishment, which is increasingly being viewed as a beacon of luck, has inadvertently become a symbol of hope and prosperity for numerous lottery hopefuls.
Moreover, the National Lottery has issued an appeal to all players who may have purchased their tickets in the vicinity of Limerick City for the recent draw. They emphasize the importance of carefully checking tickets, as the winner of the life-altering sum has yet to come forward. The suspense surrounding the unclaimed ticket adds an additional layer of drama to an already thrilling occurrence.
With this draw marking the third major win of the year, it reinforces the unpredictable and life-changing potential that lottery participation holds. Many in the Limerick community and beyond are eagerly tracking updates, hopeful to see who will step forward and claim their newfound fortune.
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As Limerick basks in the limelight once again thanks to Garryowen Stores, the community remains abuzz with excitement and anticipation. The National Lottery’s call to action for ticket holders ensures that the mystery surrounding the €8.9m winner will be resolved sooner rather than later, bringing another fairy-tale ending to one lucky Lotto player’s story.
