Some win.
One Lotto player in Limerick is €8,530,884 richer today after they picked up their winning Lotto jackpot prize.
The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought the ticket online for the 27 January draw and said they are still in shock at the win.
“Once I found out that I had won the jackpot, I picked up the phone to let my family know but I didn’t know what to say,” the winner said.
“It was a surreal moment so I just blurted out, ‘Guess what, I won the Lotto’. I still don’t think they believe me.
“With social distancing, we haven’t been able to celebrate this incredible life-changing win. While it is such a mind-blowing sum of money, I won’t be getting carried away by going on any spending sprees just yet.
“I’m going to keep my head down for the next couple of months and pay off some bills and of course look after family. When the dust settles on Covid and we all have our vaccines, we will definitely be going on a big holiday.”
Another family in Kerry are also celebrating today after they received a cheque for €1 million after winning the Lotto Plus 1 prize on Wednesday 23 December.
The large family syndicate wish to remain anonymous but purchased their Quick Pick ticket at Whyte’s Centra in Castleisland.
The family said they’re hoping to pay off their mortgage and bills with their €1 million prize.
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