Cork EuroMillions players have been urged to check their tickets as a lucky Mallow punter has yet to come forward. The Rebel County player scooped €202,576 after matching five numbers in the May 7th draw, making them the biggest winner in Ireland for that particular draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Monday, May 6th, at Murphy’s Grocery in Rockchapel, Mallow, Co. Cork.
Jerome Murphy, who has owned the store with his sister Lorraine since 1988, expressed his excitement upon hearing the news. “There’s been some amount of excitement around the place since word got out about the win,” he said. “This is the biggest prize that we have ever sold, so it’s great news all around really—for the winner, the store, and the area. We’ve been telling all of our customers to get checking their tickets.”
Murphy noted that while the store benefits from a lot of local customers, it also sees a considerable amount of passing trade. “For the weekend that was in it, with it being the May Bank Holiday, the winner really could be anywhere. Here’s hoping they check their ticket soon and claim their huge prize,” he added.
The winning numbers in the May 7th draw were: 35, 36, 41, 42, 45 and the lucky stars were 06, 11.
Sarah Orr, a spokesperson for the National Lottery, also urged Cork players to verify their tickets at the earliest opportunity. “We are eager to hear from a Cork EuroMillions player who now has a ticket worth an incredible €202,576. It’s important to note that the winning ticket was a Quick Pick which was purchased the day before the draw on Monday, May 6th.”
“With last weekend being a Bank Holiday, the winner could have been passing through the area and purchased their tickets on their travels, or of course, they could even be a local. The ticket could be sitting in someone’s pocket who is unaware that they have a big prize waiting for them!”
Orr emphasized the importance of identifying the purchase location: “The key information to remember is that the winning ticket was purchased in the Mallow area at Murphy’s Grocery in Rockchapel who are one of our Payzone stores. Their National Lottery tickets print on white paper instead of the usual larger tickets commonly seen nationwide which may sound very familiar to the Cork player who now has a ticket worth €202,576.”
The National Lottery advises the lucky winner to sign their ticket and keep it safe to avoid any potential loss or theft.
. They should then contact the prize claims team by calling 1800 666 222 or emailing [email protected]. Arrangements will be made for the winner to visit Lotto HQ to collect their substantial prize.
This news comes just ahead of another EuroMillions draw that may also capture the imagination of lottery enthusiasts in Ireland. This Friday night, players have the opportunity to partake in a EuroMillions draw with an estimated jackpot of €40 million. This could turn out to be a monumental win for another lucky player, adding to the excitement that the current Cork-based jackpot win has already stirred up.
Players aspiring to revel in weekend celebrations are reminded that they can purchase tickets in-store, via the National Lottery app, or through the website at www.lottery.ie. Crucially, tickets must be bought before the cut-off time of 7:30 pm on the evening of the draw to be eligible.
The EuroMillions draw has consistently driven dreams and aspirations for years, and the ongoing excitement around the unclaimed €202,576 prize is a testament to its impact on communities. The people of Mallow, and indeed Cork as a whole, are on the lookout, hoping that one among them soon realizes their good fortune.
Anyone holding a EuroMillions ticket purchased in the Mallow area around the May Bank Holiday weekend is strongly advised to double-check it, because this unclaimed prize could belong to a fortunate and soon-to-be ecstatic individual. The local community and Murphy’s Grocery await the revelation of the biggest winner in their history, eager to celebrate this unexpected windfall.
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