Two separate EuroMillions draws in April 2026 delivered life-changing wins to Irish players, with four tickets across Carlow, Dublin and Galway securing prizes ranging from nearly €18,000 to half a million euros.
In the Friday night main draw on April 24, two players each matched five main numbers plus one Lucky Star to win €17,902. One ticket was bought as a Quick Pick at The Little Shop on Kilree Street in Bagenalstown, County Carlow, while the winning online ticket was purchased by a Galway resident on April 17. Over 43,000 Irish players won prizes in that draw, though no one claimed the €17 million jackpot, which rolled to an estimated €25 million for the next draw.
Just days earlier, on Tuesday April 21, the EuroMillions Plus draw produced two top-tier winners, each scooping €500,000 after matching all five numbers: 2, 9, 11, 16 and 28. One winning ticket was sold at Centra in Ballon, County Carlow, the other at Charles Treacy on Philipsburgh Avenue in Marino, Dublin 3. Both were purchased on the day of the draw.
The National Lottery confirmed the Carlow Plus win came from a standard in-store purchase, while the Dublin ticket was also bought locally. Winners were urged to sign the backs of their tickets and contact the prize claims team via phone or email to arrange collection at Lottery Headquarters in Dublin.
While the Plus draw celebrated local retail victories, the main EuroMillions jackpot that same night was split three ways — two winners in the UK and one in France each took home €48,175,066. Meanwhile, nearly 30 cent of every euro spent on National Lottery games flows to Good Causes, supporting sport, youth, health, education, arts, heritage and the Irish language. Since its launch 39 years ago, the Lottery has raised over €6.5 billion for these initiatives, including €239.3 million in 2024 alone.
The consecutive wins highlight how lottery fortunes can strike through both digital and traditional channels — from a spontaneous Quick Pick in a Carlow village shop to a pre-purchased online ticket in Galway, and from neighborhood retailers to jackpot-sharing across borders. For the winners, the next steps are clear: verify, secure, and claim.
How do I check if I won a EuroMillions prize?
Compare your ticket numbers to the official winning numbers for the relevant draw. For main draws, you need to match at least two main numbers or one main number plus both Lucky Stars to win a prize. For EuroMillions Plus, matching all five numbers wins the top prize.
Where can I claim my EuroMillions winnings in Ireland?
Winners must contact the National Lottery Prize Claims team by calling 1800 666 222 or emailing claims@lottery.ie. Prizes are collected at Lottery Headquarters in Dublin after verification.
What happens if I lose my winning ticket?
Sign the back of your ticket immediately and keep it safe. Without a signed ticket, claiming a prize becomes significantly more difficult, as the National Lottery requires proof of ownership.
Are EuroMillions winnings taxable in Ireland?
No, lottery prizes in Ireland are tax-free. Winners receive the full amount advertised, whether it’s a few thousand euros or a multi-million euro jackpot.
