Cork EuroMillions players are being urged to check their tickets as a significant win remains unclaimed. A fortunate individual from Mallow has yet to step forward to claim their prize of €202,576, which they won after matching five numbers in the EuroMillions draw on 7 May. This makes the individual the biggest EuroMillions winner in Ireland for that draw. The winning ticket, a Quick Pick, was purchased on Monday, 6 May at Murphy’s Grocery in Rockchapel, Mallow, Co Cork.
Jerome Murphy, co-owner of Murphy’s Grocery along with his sister Lorraine since 1988, expressed his delight upon hearing about the win. “There’s been an immense amount of excitement around the place since the news broke about the win. This is the largest prize that we have ever been fortunate enough to sell, making it a piece of great news for the winner, our store, and the entire area,” Murphy stated with enthusiasm.
Murphy emphasized the importance of customers checking their tickets. “While we do have many local customers, we also see a fair amount of passing trade, especially with the May Bank Holiday weekend. The winner could really be anywhere. We hope they check their ticket soon and come forward to claim their huge prize.”
The winning numbers for the 7 May draw were 35, 36, 41, 42, 45, and the lucky stars were 06 and 11.
National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr has also made a public appeal to EuroMillions players in Cork to check their tickets as soon as possible. “We are eager to hear from a Cork EuroMillions player who now holds a ticket worth an incredible €202,576. It’s crucial to note that the winning ticket was a Quick Pick purchased a day before the draw on Monday, 6 May,” Orr pointed out.
“Given that it was a Bank Holiday weekend, the winner could have been just passing through Mallow and picked up the ticket on their way, or they might be a local. It’s quite possible that the winning ticket is sitting in someone’s pocket, and they are blissfully unaware of the fortune they are carrying.”
Orr also highlighted an important detail regarding the ticket.
. “The winning ticket was purchased in the Mallow area at Murphy’s Grocery in Rockchapel, which is one of our Payzone stores. Their National Lottery tickets print on white paper instead of the larger tickets commonly seen nationwide. This information might ring a bell for the lucky Cork player who now holds a ticket worth €202,576.”
The winner from Rebel County is advised to take immediate steps to secure their prize. They should sign the back of the ticket to ensure its validity and keep it in a safe place. For prize collection, the winner should contact the National Lottery prize claims team by calling 1800 666 222 or by emailing [email protected]. Arrangements will then be made for them to visit Lotto HQ to collect their prize.
In related news, EuroMillions players in Ireland could be in for yet another windfall with the current jackpot rolling towards an estimated €40 million. Tonight could be a memorable Friday night for some lucky participants. Players are reminded to purchase their tickets in-store, via the National Lottery app, or online at www.lottery.ie before the cut-off time of 7:30 pm for sales.
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The clock is ticking for the fortunate Mallow punter to claim their life-changing prize, and with the excitement building up in Cork, the community eagerly awaits the reveal of the lucky winner.
