National Lottery awaiting contact from newest millionaire in Cork as shop which sold winning ticket is revealed  

The National Lottery has confirmed that Tom Stanley’s store, based in Kent Train Station in Cork city, sold the winning Daily Million ticket worth €1m from Sunday’s 2pm draw.

The player became Ireland’s latest Daily Million top prize winner after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw.

The lucky winner has yet to come forward and the National Lottery is urging players to check their tickets carefully.

Store manager at Tom Stanley’s, Musharaf Hussain, said the shop is “absolutely delighted” to hear that one of its customers has won €1m.

“Located in the heart of Kent Station in Cork city, we welcome a constant stream of people through our doors every day, whether they're commuting, heading off on holidays, visiting Cork or simply passing through.

“That's what makes this win so exciting; it really could be anyone!

“We're grateful for the ongoing support from our National Lottery sales representative, who is always on hand to help.

“We'd like to congratulate the winner and wish them every happiness as they enjoy this incredible prize,” he continued.

National Lottery spokesperson, Emma Monaghan added:

“We’re still waiting to hear from our newest millionaire in Cork! Were you heading off on a trip, visiting Cork, commuting through the city or making your way home?

“If you stopped by Tom Stanley’s and picked up a Daily Million ticket, it could be worth a very exciting second look - you might now have a ticket worth an incredible €1 million.

“We’re asking players to check those pockets, handbags, wallets and wherever else tickets tend to hide!” 

The Cork winner is advised to contact 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 prize at Lottery headquarters.

Elsewhere at the weekend, a player in Co Offaly won Saturday night’s Lotto jackpot worth €8,221,849.

The location where that winning ticket was sold will be revealed tomorrow.