Citizens of a housing estate in Bray, Co. Wicklow are being prompted to meticulously inspect their EuroMillions tickets after one player’s near miss with fortune led them to win a substantial €266,633. This windfall came as a result of matching five numbers and one Lucky Star in the colossal €200 million EuroMillions draw held on Friday.
The ticket that unlocked this fortune was a Quick Pick, purchased at a familiar local spot known as ‘Carmel’s,’ situated at the heart of Killarney Park housing estate, a tightly-knit community within Bray Town. Elated by the knowledge that someone in the area has become significantly wealthier right before Christmas, the store where the ticket was bought has become a focal point of the community’s attention.
The numbers that transformed one resident’s financial landscape on that fateful Friday evening were 04, 10, 14, 38, 50 alongside Lucky Stars 9 and 12. Although just shy of the jackpot, the prize won is no small consolation, adding a warm glow to the festive season for the lucky individual.
Jason Fegan, the proprietor of ‘Carmel’s,’ shared in the community’s collective joy upon hearing the news, and he was quick to encourage everyone to double-check their tickets. He expressed the incredible nature of this win, stressing the perfect timing with the holiday season looming. “This is such an incredible win, especially just before Christmas. We are absolutely delighted for whoever it is,” he remarked, emphasizing the close-knit nature that characterizes Killarney Park.
Fegan didn’t hold back on highlighting the magical feeling that envelopes a community when one of its own comes into newfound wealth, suggesting that the €200 million jackpot, which went unclaimed, might not seem like such a miss after all. This sentiment is echoed as the town buzzes with speculation and congratulatory sentiments as the winner remains unknown.
The celebrations initiated by Fegan and his customers at the store are but a prelude to the joy that awaits the ticket holder once they discover their win. The lucky winner has been advised to get in touch with the National Lottery prize claims team to start the process of claiming their prize.
The story doesn’t end there, as the momentous €200 million EuroMillions jackpot evaded all contenders, leading to a rollover that now estimates the coming Tuesday jackpot to swell to a staggering €220 million. This development ensures that EuroMillions enthusiasts have even more to look forward to.
Adding to the excitement, Saturday’s Lotto jackpot also promises to make headlines, having rolled over to an anticipated €7.2 million. Lottery players around Ireland are reminded to get their tickets, whether in-store, through the app, or online at the official National Lottery site, ahead of the looming cut-off for ticket sales.
The lottery isn’t just about the winners; nearly a third of every euro spent on National Lottery games filters back into the community through funding for Good Causes in a broad array of sectors. Over the past 36 years, more than €6 billion has been injected into these causes by the National Lottery.
The previous year alone saw €259.5 million fund local initiatives throughout Ireland, enhancing the wellbeing and cultural fabric of communities across the country. From sports promotion to supporting the arts and the Irish Language, the lottery fosters growth and enrichment broadly.
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This narrative is one that captures the community spirit, where a single ticket can spell fortune for an individual and collective joy for the neighborhood, reminding all that good luck might just be a stone’s throw away—especially in Killarney Park.
