Ticket sold on Cork city's northside sees player win more than €160k

A Lotto player in Cork had a Saturday night to remember after matching five numbers and the bonus in the main draw to win €164,156. 

The Cork player became the biggest winner of the night after purchasing their winning Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw at Lidl Ballyvolane on the Ballyhooly Road in Cork.

The winning numbers in the Saturday Lotto draw were: 03, 07, 19, 33, 40, 45 and the bonus was 20.

The National Lottery is urging players in Cork to check their tickets very carefully as one player now has a ticket worth €164,156. The winner is advised to sign the back of their ticket and keep it safe. 

They 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 visit Lottery Headquarters to collect their prize.

National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr said it was the biggest win of the night.

 “A Lotto player in Cork is certain to be celebrating today after matching five numbers and the bonus in Saturday night’s main Lotto draw to win an incredible €164,156. While over 84,000 players won prizes across the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws in the weekend draw, the Cork player earned themselves the title of biggest winner of the night. 

"Today, we are encouraging all of our players in Cork to check their tickets very carefully and to make contact with our prize claims team as soon as possible.”