Check your tickets: Cork EuroMillions player scoops €500k

EuroMillions players in Cork are being urged to check their tickets as one lucky ticketholder has scooped €500,000.
EuroMillions players in Cork are being urged to check their tickets as one lucky ticketholder has scooped €500,000.
Friday’s EuroMillions Plus draw saw a Rebel County player become a top prize winner after they won the major sum.
The winning quick pick ticket was purchased at Downey’s Spar on the Main Street in Castletownroche.
The winning numbers in Friday’s EuroMillions Plus draw were: 02, 03, 14, 21, 24.
As there was no winner of the €29,416,867 up for grabs in the main EuroMillions draw on Friday night, Tuesday’s jackpot is now set to roll towards an estimated €40m.
Meanwhile, a Mayo Lotto player matched five numbers and the bonus in yesterday’s main draw to win €87,616.
The Maritime County player became the biggest winner of the night after purchasing their winning quick pick ticket on the day of the draw at Casey’s Knockcroghery in Castlebar.
The winning numbers in yesterday’s Lotto draw were: 13, 14, 19, 24, 30, 40 and the bonus was 07.
Saturday’s draw saw over 97,000 players win prizes across the Lotto and Lotto Plus games.
As there was no outright winner of the €5,688,840 jackpot on offer, Wednesday’s jackpot is now set to roll towards an estimated €6m.
“It’s been a big weekend for two National Lottery players in Ireland,” a National Lottery spokesperson said.
“A Cork EuroMillions player was the biggest winner of the weekend and now has a ticket worth a massive €500,000.
“And of course, they weren’t the only big winner!
“A Mayo Lotto player had plenty to celebrate on Saturday night after matching five numbers and the bonus to win €87,616.”
The two biggest winners from the weekend are advised to sign the back of their tickets and keep them safe.
The winners should make contact with the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to collect their prizes in Lotto HQ.