Ireland's newest millionaire confirmed in Kildare
A Kildare resident has won €1,005,000 in a special EuroMillions Ireland Only-Raffle draw.
The Brief
- Winner based in Co. Kildare purchased ticket online.
- Prize includes €1,005,000 from raffle and €1,000,000 bonus.
- Email notification issued to claim prize.
Lotto officials have confirmed that a resident of County Kildare has become Ireland's newest millionaire following a special EuroMillions Ireland Only-Raffle draw on Friday night.
The winner, who bought their ticket online, claimed a total of €1,005,000, including a €1,000,000 bonus for matching the winning raffle number I-VHF-24966.
The National Lottery has sent an email notification to the winner, instructing them to check their account and claim their prize.
In addition to the Kildare winner, ten players won €5,000 each in the draw, with the Kildare player receiving an additional €1,000,000.
The EuroMillions jackpot of €89,584,491 went unclaimed on Friday night, with the largest Irish prizes going to 58 players who matched four numbers in the EuroMillions Plus draw.
The winner is advised to contact the Prize Claims team at 1800 666 222 or via email at claims@lottery.ie to arrange prize collection at National Lottery headquarters.
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