In a stroke of incredible luck, a resident of Cork has become an instant millionaire after claiming a remarkable prize from a special Ireland Only Raffle conducted by EuroMillions. The fortunate winner bagged an awe-inspiring sum of €1,005,000 in this infrequently held promotional draw, which only takes place a few times each year. This raffle ensures that in addition to the regular payouts, ten Irish players each receive €5,000, with one of them also winning an additional €1 million.
The culmination of Friday night’s EuroMillions draw witnessed these stunning winnings, transferring life-changing fortunes to one lucky ticket holder. The identity of the winning store has yet to be disclosed, but National Lottery officials assure that this revelation will come on Sunday, May 19.
In the meantime, National Lottery representatives have a clear message for Cork’s hopefuls: “Check your tickets meticulously.” With the winning ticket confirmed to have been sold in the Rebel County, excitement and anticipation are palpable. Holders of potential million-euro tickets are urged to sign the back of their tickets immediately and keep them in a safe place. To claim the hefty reward, winners should contact the prize claims team via the dedicated phone line at 1800 666 222 or email [email protected]. Arrangements will be coordinated to collect the prize from the Lotto HQ.
Speaking about the exhilarating event, National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr shared her enthusiasm, “Friday night’s draw saw over 45,000 players in Ireland win prizes across the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws, but it was a Cork player who stole the spotlight by scooping €1,005,000 in the special Ireland Only Raffle. We are appealing to all players in the Cork area to double-check their tickets, particularly the raffle codes, as there is indeed a life-altering prize waiting to be claimed. The very first thing the winner should do is sign the back of their ticket for security purposes and then get in touch with our prize claims team to arrange their visit to Lotto HQ to collect their incredible prize.”
Adding to the thrilling sensation of newfound wealth for the weekend, the spokesperson encouraged others to keep their hopes high, “The Cork player undoubtedly began their weekend on an extraordinary note! For those still dreaming of hitting it big, tonight’s Lotto jackpot is set to swell toward an estimated €2.5 million. Tickets are available for purchase nationwide in stores, through our app, and at www.lottery.ie before the 7.
.45 pm cutoff time for sales this evening.”
For those unacquainted with the lottery format, each EuroMillions ticket in Ireland comes with a unique nine-character code consisting of four letters followed by five numbers. This code is known as the IOR code. For any given draw, ten Irish players each receive €5,000 based on these codes. During special draw dates, previously announced, like the latest Friday draw, each of these ten IOR code winners stands a chance to receive an additional €1 million.
Friday night was a major occasion for EuroMillions in Ireland, even though no one landed the giant EuroMillions jackpot. Nonetheless, 45,000 players successfully won prizes across the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus games, including the special €1,005,000 winner from Cork with the IOR code: I-QQN-12284. All players from the recent draw are advised to verify their tickets as they might be the next in line to claim this grand prize.
Notably, another player from Co Laois also had reasons to celebrate, having won a commendable sum of €500,000. This ticket was purchased at the Daybreak store located on Main Street in Borris-in-Ossary. Additionally, an online player from Kilkenny experienced similar joy after winning the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000 in a previous draw held on April 26. The Kilkenny winner revealed that they became aware of their substantial win immediately after the draw but managed to keep it under wraps until now.
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With one Cork resident now firmly in the millionaire bracket, the event has injected a renewed fervor and hope among lottery players across Ireland. Who knows? The next big winner could be anyone.
