Cork EuroMillions players are being urged to check their tickets after a lucky punter from Mallow is yet to step forward and claim their substantial prize. The mystery winner secured a whopping €202,576 by matching five numbers in the draw held on Tuesday, 7 May, making them the largest lottery winner in Ireland for that draw.
The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased from Murphy’s Grocery in Rockchapel, Mallow, Co Cork, on Monday, 6 May. Since the news broke, there’s been a palpable buzz in the local area. Jerome Murphy, who co-owns the store with his sister Lorraine since 1988, expressed his excitement over the store’s biggest win yet: “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 round – for the winner, the store, and the area. We’ve been telling all of our customers to get checking their tickets.”
The winning numbers for the 7 May draw were: 35, 36, 41, 42, 45, with the lucky stars being 06 and 11. In light of the substantial prize still unclaimed, National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr has issued an appeal to Cork residents to double-check their tickets, emphasizing the point: “We are eager to hear from a Cork EuroMillions player who now holds a ticket worth an incredible €202,576. Importantly, this winning ticket was a Quick Pick purchased the day before the draw on Monday, 6 May.”
Orr noted the impact of the May Bank Holiday on the potential winner’s whereabouts: “With last weekend being a Bank Holiday, the winner might have been passing through the area and bought their tickets while traveling, or they might be a local. The winning ticket could be sitting in someone’s pocket, with the owner unaware of the significant prize awaiting them!”
Additional indicators the spokesperson mentioned included the ticket’s origin from Murphy’s Grocery in Rockchapel, a Payzone store where National Lottery tickets print on white paper, differing from the more common larger tickets. “This detail might jog the memory of the Cork player who now has a €202,576 ticket,” Orr added.
The National Lottery advises the winner to promptly sign the back of their ticket and keep it in a secure place. They recommend contacting the prize claims team at 1800 666 222 or emailing [email protected] to make arrangements for visiting the Lotto HQ to collect the prize.
The excitement doesn’t end there for lottery enthusiasts in Ireland.
. Friday night’s EuroMillions draw is anticipated to see the jackpot soar to an estimated €40 million, adding another layer of excitement. Players envisioning a celebratory weekend are reminded that they can purchase tickets in-store, via the National Lottery app, or at www.lottery.ie before the sales cut-off time at 7:30pm.
As the clock ticks and anticipation builds, Cork remains abuzz with hope and speculation over who could be the latest addition to the town’s list of lucky winners. Whether it’s a local who has routinely shopped at Murphy’s Grocery for years or a transient visitor who decided to try their luck, the prospect of such a life-changing windfall hangs in the air of the Rebel County.
Residents have taken to social media and community forums, sharing posts reminding everyone to check their tickets and speculating on the possible winner’s identity. Meanwhile, Murphy’s Grocery has become a focal point of curiosity, with shoppers and passersby alike flocking in, hoping to catch a piece of the lottery fever.
For now, the identity of the lucky winner remains a tantalizing mystery. As efforts continue to locate the ticket-holder, the story serves as a compelling reminder of the life-altering impact that a single lottery ticket can have. And for the rest of Ireland, especially those who haven’t yet checked their recent lottery tickets, this serves as a timely nudge that fortune might just be hidden in the most unexpected places.
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In conclusion, this unclaimed EuroMillions prize is a stirring reminder to everyone in Cork and beyond: always check your tickets. Your day to be a winner might just be one scan away.
