For the second time this year, Ireland has produced a EuroMillions jackpot winner, with a single ticket holder from the Ulster region securing the €17 million (£14.9 million) top prize in Friday’s draw. The National Lottery confirmed the winning ticket, purchased at a physical retail outlet, successfully matched all five main numbers—7, 25, 30, 37, and 41—along with both Lucky Stars, 5 and 11.
This significant win follows the historic €250 million (£213 million) jackpot claimed by an Irish player in June, which represented the maximum capped prize in the EuroMillions game. National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan expressed excitement over the latest victory, stating, “We are absolutely thrilled to announce that an Irish player has won the €17m EuroMillions jackpot in last night’s draw.”
The lottery organization is urging all participants to meticulously check their tickets for the winning combination. The rightful winner is advised to immediately sign the back of their ticket and store it securely. Further details regarding the exact winning location are anticipated to be released in the coming days.
In addition to the jackpot winner, Friday’s draws produced other notable prizes for Irish participants. An online player from County Limerick won €500,000 (£439,000) as the top prize winner in the separate EuroMillions Plus draw, which featured the numbers 11, 16, 31, 35, and 38. Furthermore, a player in County Kilkenny won €30,745 (£26,994) by matching five numbers in the main draw using a Quick Pick ticket purchased at Kitty’s Cabin on Rose Inn Street on the day of the draw.