Cork shop that sold winning €250m EuroMillions ticket revealed
The National Lottery has confirmed the life-changing prize ticket was won by a customer who bought a ticket at the shop on the northside of the city centre.
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The winner has made contact with the prize claims team.
The winning numbers were 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, Lucky Stars 3 and 5.
This is the 18th win in Ireland of the EuroMillions jackpot since it started in 2004.
Spokesperson for the National Lottery, Emma Monaghan, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to have heard from our EuroMillions winner.
"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."
The previous Irish record was a family syndicate from Naul in Co Dublin in 2019, who claimed a prize of €175.4 million.
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