Excitement in East Cork as player scoops EuroMillions Plus top prize

The town of Youghal is said to be buzzing with excitement as a lucky player won the €500,000 top prize in yesterday’s EuroMillions Plus draw. 

The player purchased their quick pick ticket from Lidl, Mill Rd, Youghal, on April 26. 

It marks Cork’s second top prize win this year in the EuroMillions Plus draw, with the €500,000 top prize from March 21 won in the city. That winning ticket was sold at Dunnes Stores, Ballyvolane Shopping Centre. 

The winning numbers in last night’s EuroMillions Plus draw were: 5, 25, 28, 35 and 49.

“What a night for Youghal as a player in the town has claimed a life-enhancing amount of money, winning the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000," Darragh O’Dwyer, National Lottery spokesperson said. 

“This is the 14th EuroMillions Plus win so far in 2025. 

“In total over 42,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws.”

The National Lottery is urging all players in the Cork area to check their tickets carefully. 

The winning ticket holder is asked to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie to arrange the collection of their prize.