A massive week for wins on the lotto in three parts of Ireland
It’s been a fantastic week for the smallest county in Ireland, with two major lotto winners coming from County Louth.
One lucky winner called into Owen Watters’ XL in Annavackey, Hackballscross, in Dundalk and picked up a €10 Mega Money Multiplier Scratch Card, on which she won the top prize of €250,000.
The winner explained how it came to be that she bought a winning scratchcard – ‘I had some change when I was paying for a few bits, so decided to buy myself a Scratch Card.
The Winnies celebrate with staff at Owen Watters XL, Annavackey, Dundalk, which sold the €250,000 winning Mega Money Multiplier Scratch Card. Pic – National Lottery
I waited until later that evening to scratch it, and I was convinced I was seeing things. I got my husband to double-check, and he confirmed my suspicions when he said, ‘I think there’s €250,000 on this’. I jumped up and just had to get out in the fresh air to try and calm down!’
She continued, ‘We’ve already gone out for dinner to celebrate, but I am looking forward to doing some home renovations and making a donation to a charity that’s close to my heart.’
Then another lucky player, another Louth woman, enjoyed Scratch Card success after she scratched her way to victory, winning €100,000 in the €5 Money Multiplier Scratch Card.
The winning Scratch Card was sold at Hannon’s Centra, Ballsgrove, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
The Winnies celebrate with staff at Hannon’s Centra, Ballsgrove, Drogheda, which sold the €100,000 winning Money Multiplier Scratch Card – Pic National Lottery
The second winner explained ‘I was just at home, sitting back with a cup of tea and scratching the card when I thought I must be seeing things. A family member was sitting across from me, so I asked them to double-check it.
When the win was confirmed, the shock and excitement really kicked in, but I still had to go back to normal life and let it all sink in – my mind was definitely elsewhere!
We shared the news with the family, and everyone is over the moon. We’ll have to plan a proper family celebration soon. To be honest, I’m still in shock – it feels like someone’s going to tell me it’s all a big joke!’
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Another surprise was waiting for a syndicate on the opposite side of the country in County Galway, when they realised they had scooped €150,000 on an All-Cash Surprise ticket.
They had purchased the winner at Centra Carnmore, Oranmore, County Galway.
One of the syndicate said, ‘I was buying a present for someone, and before I left the shop, I said, ‘Sure, I’ll get one for us too. I never thought we’d actually win! I always thought if I won big that I’d be jumping up and down, but shock really does take over.’
As the syndicate lets the news sink in, they have already started planning for their winnings.
‘Well, first things first, we’re heading out to a fancy spot for dinner. We might also upgrade our upcoming holiday to a five-star hotel. We wanted to have our cheque in hand first before making any plans, though.’
People are celebrating and spraying champagne. Pic: Shutterstock
And finally, the capital gets a look in as a Dublin man also scooped a tasty win of €50,000 after he took top prize on the Cash Bubble Instant Win Game online.
Speaking after the win, he said ‘It was a very normal Monday, and I was wrapping up work. I remembered to buy a EuroMillions ticket, and with some previous winnings, I played the online game Cash Bubble.
When the €50,000 prize popped up on my screen, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It still hasn’t sunk in yet, but I’ve no doubt I’ll be booking a holiday to celebrate very soon!’
Meanwhile, tomorrow night’s EuroMillions jackpot is set to roll towards an estimated €85 million.
