The National Lottery is making a fervent appeal to anyone who purchased a ticket for Friday night’s ‘Ireland Only Raffle’ as part of a special EuroMillions draw to urgently check their numbers. An extraordinary €1 million prize is waiting to be claimed, potentially altering the life of one lucky ticket holder.
The winning ticket for this monumental draw was sold at Corcoran’s Centra, a beloved family-run store located in Cobh, County Cork. During Friday’s unique raffle, ten raffle codes were generated, each winning €5,000. These ten codes were then entered into an additional draw, resulting in one being awarded a staggering €1 million, on top of the initial €5,000 prize.
The raffle code that emerged victorious was I-QQN-12284, making one Cork player a millionaire, possibly unbeknownst to them. The owner of Corcoran’s Centra, Alan Corcoran, expressed his sheer elation upon receiving the news. “I’m absolutely delighted; I cannot put into words what this means for us!” he exclaimed. “It’s our first big win in the store, and we just hope it’s one of our loyal regular customers. We’re definitely going to share this joy with our hardworking staff and give them a little treat. They’re honestly such a mighty bunch, and we’re looking forward to celebrating with them. We’re also looking forward to the buzz this will create over the next couple of days, and we wish the winner every best with their prize.”
The National Lottery is urging all players who purchased tickets in Cobh for Friday’s draw to meticulously double-check their tickets and to sign the back of them. Winners are also advised to promptly contact the prize claims team at 1800 666 222 or via email at [email protected] to begin the process of claiming their life-changing prize.
Sarah Ruane, a spokesperson for the National Lottery, remarked, “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, especially the raffle codes, as one player has a life-changing prize waiting to be claimed.”
Ruane added, “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.”
Corcoran’s Centra, known for its community spirit and friendly atmosphere, is now buzzing with excitement following the news of this substantial win. “This is an unprecedented moment for our store,” Alan Corcoran reiterated. “We’ve always prided ourselves on being a part of the community, and this win is a testament to the good luck that flows through Cobh. We can’t wait to find out who the winner is and celebrate their good fortune.”
The store is expected to see a significant increase in customer traffic as locals rush to check their tickets and share in the excitement. The National Lottery’s call to action is a reminder of just how transformative such a win can be, drawing attention to the importance of diligently checking and safeguarding tickets.
In a heartening move, the team at Corcoran’s Centra has decided to extend celebrations beyond the store. Plans are underway for a community event to share their joy and thank their loyal customers, further cementing their place as a cherished local establishment.
This unclaimed prize comes at a time when the EuroMillions continues to captivate millions, providing hope and dreams to countless players. The anticipation of the winner stepping forward remains palpable across County Cork, with the community united in eagerness and speculation.
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For now, the National Lottery continues to encourage all participants from Cobh to check their tickets carefully, secure their winnings, and claim their prize. One ticket holds the key to a fortune, and the next few days may unveil the newest millionaire in Cork.
