One fortunate Irish EuroMillions player has secured a transformative sum of more than €1 million in an exceptional Ireland Only Raffle, which is held just a handful of times each year. This remarkable win occurred during a promotional draw that ensures one out of ten Irish participants gain an additional €1 million, complementing the customary €5,000 prize.
The National Lottery has validated that this winning ticket was purchased in Cork. The specific location of the store where the ticket was acquired is set to be disclosed on Sunday, May 19. Meanwhile, all players in Cork, commonly known as Rebel County, are urged to meticulously check their tickets today, as one lucky individual holds a ticket now worth a life-altering €1,005,000. The winner is recommended to sign the back of their ticket and keep it in a secure place. They are advised to contact the prize claims team by calling 1800 666 222 or emailing [email protected] to make arrangements for collecting their substantial prize at Lotto HQ.
Sarah Orr, a spokesperson for the National Lottery, expressed her excitement over the draw results. “Friday night’s draw saw over 45,000 players in Ireland win prizes across the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws, with a Cork player officially becoming the biggest winner of the night after scooping €1,005,000 in the special Ireland Only Raffle. We are appealing to all of our players in the Cork area to make sure to check their tickets carefully today, especially the Raffle codes, as one player has a life-changing prize waiting to be claimed. The first thing the winner should do is sign the back of their ticket and keep it safe. They should then make contact with our prize claims team, who will make arrangements for them to visit Lotto HQ to collect their incredible prize.”
Orr added, “The Cork player certainly got their weekend off to an incredible start! For players still dreaming of winning big this weekend, tonight’s Lotto jackpot is set to roll towards an estimated €2.5 million. Tickets can be purchased nationwide in-store, through our app, and at www.
.lottery.ie ahead of the 7.45 pm cutoff time for sales this evening.”
In Ireland, with every EuroMillions draw and each line purchased, players receive a unique nine-character IOR code on their ticket, comprising four letters and five numbers. From all IOR codes generated in a given draw, ten Irish players each win €5,000. On designated special draw dates, like the recent Friday draw, each of the ten IOR winners of the usual €5,000 are entered into an additional special draw, in which one of them wins an extra €1 million.
This Friday’s special draw awarded the €1,005,000 to one lucky participant carrying the code: I-QQN-12284 on their ticket. As a result, EuroMillions participants this week are encouraged to verify their tickets, as one of them could be the fortunate holder of the €1,005,000 ticket.
Although there was no jackpot winner in the EuroMillions draw, a total of 45,000 players in Ireland took home prizes from the EuroMillions and Plus games, including the fortunate Ireland Only Raffle winner. The other nine winners of the €5,000 prize can be identified by the following raffle ticket codes:
Additionally, another Irish EuroMillions player enjoyed an unexpected windfall this week, securing the top prize of €500,000. This winner, from Co Laois, purchased their ticket at the Daybreak store on Main Street in Borris in Ossary. An online player from Kilkenny also had a reason to celebrate after collecting their EuroMillions Plus top prize at Lotto HQ, which they won during the April 26 draw. They revealed that they had immediately realized their win but had made efforts to keep the news quiet.
The National Lottery continues to encourage participation in future draws, noting that every ticket purchased not only brings the potential for significant wins but also supports various charitable causes across Ireland. Players interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news and promotions can join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp to receive instant updates and offers directly to their phones.
As the excitement from this extraordinary win reverberates through Cork and beyond, many will eagerly await the next opportunity to try their luck in the EuroMillions and potentially turn their own dreams into reality.
