Shane Kenny (left), National Lottery senior regional manager, celebrating at Applegreen Rathcoole with staff members Teresa Cosgrave, Pavan Krishana, Mark Peschanski, regional manager Aidan Hughes, and site director Karl Fitzgerald. Photo: Mac Innes Photography
One lucky Dublin resident achieved an overnight fortune, becoming €2.9 million richer after winning the jackpot in Wednesday’s National Lottery draw.
The Winning Numbers
The winning quick pick ticket was sold at the Applegreen service station located on the N7 in Rathcoole. The winning numbers were 5, 11, 26, 37, 46, and 47, with the bonus number being 35.
Community Celebrates
“This is by far the biggest win we have ever had in store, so we’re all thrilled with the news,” noted Karl Fitzgerald, the site director at Applegreen Rathcoole.
“We have a team of around 110 working here, and we’re all just over the moon. It’s not every day that you hear one of your customers has become an overnight millionaire.”
Lotto Claims Process
The National Lottery has confirmed the winner has come forward and arrangements will now be made for them to visit Lotto HQ to claim the substantial prize.
“Valentine’s weekend just became even more special for one of our Lotto players,” National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan stated.
“We’re thrilled to share that the winner has made contact with our Claims team, and we’re making arrangements for Ireland’s newest millionaire to collect their prize. We can’t wait to hear how they plan to spend their life-changing winnings.”
Additional Lottery Wins
Another exciting win in Ireland this week saw the top prize of €1 million claimed in the Lotto Plus One draw. This additional million-dollar victory was also secured by a Dublin player.
Conclusion
With a combined jackpot of over €3.9 million won in just one day, it’s fair to say that February is starting off with a bang for Irish Lotto players. This exceptional victory not only brought in a new millionaire but also immense joy to a service station in Rathcoole.
For many, this story is a testament to the unpredictable nature of luck and the potential for dreams to come true. As for the lucky winner, the possibilities seem truly endless. Whether they choose to invest wisely, travel extensively, or simply live a life of luxury, one thing is for certain—they have much to look forward to.
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