Cork EuroMillions players are being urged to closely examine their tickets as a significant prize remains unclaimed in the Rebel County. A fortunate ticket holder in Mallow has yet to come forward to claim an astounding €202,576. The win comes after the individual matched five numbers in the EuroMillions draw on May 7, making them the biggest winner in Ireland that week. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased the day prior, Monday, May 6, at Murphy’s Grocery in Rockchapel, Mallow, Co Cork.
Jerome Murphy, who co-owns Murphy’s Grocery with his sister Lorraine since 1988, expressed his elation: “There’s been a remarkable level of excitement around the store and community since the news broke about this win. This is the biggest prize that we have ever sold, so it’s fantastic news all around— for the winner, for our store, and for the entire local area. We’re urging all of our customers to check their tickets immediately.”
Murphy highlighted the diverse customer base of the grocery store, which not only serves local residents but also attracts a significant number of transient customers. Given that May 6 was part of the May Bank Holiday weekend, the winner could potentially be from anywhere, emphasizing the importance of checking those tickets. “Whether the winner is someone from the local community or just passing through, we hope they discover their winnings soon and claim this substantial prize,” Murphy added.
The winning numbers for the Tuesday, May 7 draw were: 35, 36, 41, 42, 45 and the lucky stars were 06, 11.
Sarah Orr, a spokesperson for the National Lottery, also made an appeal to Cork players to verify their tickets without delay. “We are eagerly anticipating contact from the Cork EuroMillions player holding a ticket now valued at an incredible €202,576. It’s crucial to acknowledge that this winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Monday, May 6, the day before the draw.”
Orr pointed out that with the May Bank Holiday weekend, the winner could be someone who was merely passing through the area or perhaps a local resident. “That ticket could be unknowingly sitting in someone’s pocket,” she stressed, emphasizing the immediate need to check. “Key information to recall is that the winning ticket was bought at Murphy’s Grocery in Rockchapel, Mallow, a store within our Payzone network.
. A unique characteristic of tickets from this store is that they print on white paper as opposed to the usual larger format tickets seen nationwide, which might trigger recognition from the winning ticket holder.”
For the lucky Cork winner, the National Lottery advises signing the ticket and storing it securely. Following this, the winner should reach out to the prize claims team by calling 1800 666 222 or emailing [email protected]. Arrangements will be made for the winner to visit the Lotto HQ to claim their prize.
As this story unfolds, another thrilling opportunity presents itself for EuroMillions players in Ireland. Tonight’s jackpot is expected to soar to an estimated €40 million, which could make for an unforgettable Friday night for a new set of hopeful winners.
Irish players eager for another chance at a remarkable win are reminded that tickets are available for purchase in-store, through the National Lottery app, or online at www.lottery.ie. The cutoff time for tonight’s draw is at 7:30 PM.
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For now, the community of Mallow and the surrounding areas in Cork buzz with anticipation, waiting for the elusive winner to come forward and claim their life-changing prize.
