Hearts are racing in a housing estate in Bray, Co. Wicklow, as news spreads that a local resident narrowly missed the staggering €200 million EuroMillions jackpot by a single number in Friday’s draw. Despite the near miss, the resident claimed a significant prize of €266,633, sparking excitement and joy within the community as the festive season approaches.
This lucky Quick Pick ticket was sold at the well-known Nearby Store, affectionately termed ‘Carmel’s’ by locals, situated in the cozy neighborhood of Killarney Park in Bray Town. The EuroMillions draw numbers for that prize-determining Friday were 04, 10, 14, 38, 50, and the Lucky Stars were 9 and 12.
Jason Fegan, the elated proprietor of the store where the winning ticket was purchased, was ecstatic at the announcement. He immediately reached out to the local community, urging everyone to carefully check their tickets. Fegan spoke of the win’s impeccable timing, noting how remarkable it is for someone in this closely-knit community to become over a quarter of a million euro richer as Christmas approaches. Fegan conjectured that his customer would not be too disheartened about missing the full jackpot and highlighted the dreamlike quality of the win.
With the buzz surrounding the local win, Fegan has been celebrating with his customers and remains hopeful that the winner will come forward soon, as the news of their good fortune spreads. The person holding the winning ticket is prompted to contact the National Lottery prize claims team as soon as possible to start the process of claiming their lucky earnings.
In another turn of fortune, the EuroMillions jackpot remained unclaimed on that Friday night, meaning the pot will grow even more substantial, with an estimated €220 million up for grabs in Tuesday’s draw. Lottery enthusiasts aren’t out of chances, as anticipation also builds around the Saturday Lotto jackpot, which is expected to reach a massive €7.2 million. The National Lottery has issued a reminder to those who dream of jackpot glory to purchase their tickets either in-store, online, or through their app before the cutoff time of 7.45 pm this evening.
Beyond creating millionaires, the National Lottery is also a benefactor to society through its support for Good Causes. An impressive 30 cents of every euro spent on National Lottery games is reinvested in various sectors, including sport, youth, health, welfare, education, arts, heritage, and the Irish Language. These contributions have added up to more than €6 billion in charitable causes since the National Lottery was founded 36 years ago. 2022 alone saw €259.5 million channeled into local Good Causes, touching countless lives across communities in Ireland.
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This fateful draw has truly energized the residents of Bray. No doubt, as the week unfolds, there will be wide speculation and excitement as the community wonders who among them holds the ticket to a new life of wealth.
