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 7 May draw to become the biggest winner in Ireland. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Monday, 6 May at Murphy’s Grocery in Rockchapel, Mallow, Co Cork.
Jerome Murphy, who has owned the store with his sister Lorraine since 1988, was thrilled to hear the good news: “There’s been some amount of excitement around the place since word got out about the win. 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 elaborated on the local dynamic and how the Bank Holiday weekend might have widened the net of potential winners. “While we do have a lot of locals who come into us, we do get a good bit of passing trade, and sure 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.”
The winning numbers in the Tuesday, 7 May draw were: 35, 36, 41, 42, 45 and the lucky stars were 06, 11. National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr appealed to Cork players to check their tickets as soon as possible, saying: “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, 6 May.”
Orr also pointed out that the Bank Holiday weekend might make the winner’s whereabouts unpredictable: “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!”
She emphasized the importance of purchasing location and ticket type: “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 Rebel County winner is advised to sign their ticket and keep it safe.
. They should contact the prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email [email protected] and arrangements will be made for them to visit Lotto HQ to collect their prize.
Meanwhile, it could be a Friday night to remember for EuroMillions players in Ireland with tonight’s jackpot set to roll towards an estimated €40 million. Players dreaming of weekend celebrations are reminded that tickets can be purchased in-store, through the National Lottery app, or at www.lottery.ie ahead of the 7:30pm cut-off time for sales.
As excitement builds for the next draw, the National Lottery has reminded players of the importance of checking their tickets more diligently. The phrase “you’ve got to be in it to win it” might never have been truer as the massive winnings continue to attract hopeful participants from all corners of the country.
Jerome Murphy’s store has turned into a local landmark for those who believe in the magic of winning big. “People are dropping in just to be part of the buzz,” said Murphy. “There’s definitely an uptick in business, and everyone’s in great spirits, all wanting to be the next big winner.”
Orr concluded her public appeal with a hopeful note: “It’s always wonderful to see someone’s life change overnight. There are doors that this money can open, dreams that can be realized. We just hope the winner finds out soon and comes to claim what’s rightfully theirs.”
It’s a tale of hope and anticipation, reminding every ticket holder to double-check, as life-changing fortunes could be just a slip of paper away. As the clock ticks down, the suspense grows ever higher, urging everyone across Cork and beyond to take a closer look at their EuroMillions tickets.
