Cork winner of massive €250 million jackpot

The winning ticketholder has made contact with the National lottery team.
Cork winner of massive €250 million jackpot

This historic win marks a new milestone for the Irish National Lottery, setting the record for the largest prize ever won in the country.

The National Lottery has confirmed that Tuesday's record-breaking €250 million Euromillions jackpot was won in Cork. 

The National Lottery has also confirmed that the €250 million ticketholder has made contact with the Prize Claims team. 

The contact came after days of speculation as to who the winner of the life-changing amount is. This is the 18th win in Ireland of the EuroMillions jackpot since it started in 2004.

"We are absolutely thrilled to have heard from our EuroMillions winner" said Emma Monaghan, spokesperson for the National Lottery. 

"At this point, our priority is to give them the necessary time and space to make arrangements and let this life-changing news sink in. 

"No other details will be revealed at this stage, however, the name of the winning Cork shop will be announced tomorrow."

This historic win marks a new milestone for the Irish National Lottery, setting the record for the largest prize ever won in the country.

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