‘I'm delighted with win' says Ireland's newest millionaire as he collects life-changing prize
"pursue some business interests" after collecting his life-changing Daily Million prize.
The long-time player who always believed his day would come, wasted no time in making his way to National Lottery HQ in
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Dunnes Stores Kyle Shopping Centre in Portlaoise celebrate the win
And he kept the winning ticket safely tucked away in his wallet since the draw.
Speaking to the
He said: 'I am delighted with this win. I'm looking forward to being able to share the win with my family.
"I have a strong work ethic so my goal is to be sensible with the win, pursue some business interests, but also enjoy more time for myself and with my family."
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Yesterday,
Kyle Shopping Centre in Portlaoise
was revealed as the shop where the winning ticket was sold.
The winning numbers were: 9, 20, 25, 33, 37, 39 and the bonus was 29.
Store Manager Dunnes Stores Kyle Shopping Centre, Ken Cullen, said on Tuesday: "It's an incredible moment for our shop and for Portlaoise.
"We're absolutely delighted to have played a part in such a life-changing event.
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"There's a real buzz around the place, and we're so proud that someone in our community has won this amazing prize.
National Lottery spokesperson, Darragh O'Dwyer added: 'We're absolutely thrilled to confirm that Friday's Daily Million top prize ticket worth an incredible €1,000,000 was sold at Dunnes Stores Kyle Shopping Centre in Portlaoise!
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"We're encouraging everyone who bought a ticket at the store to check it carefully - you could be Ireland's newest millionaire!"
Meanwhile, another player is celebrating after
The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on 13th July from XL, Laurel Park, Newcastle, Galway, Co.
The winning numbers in last night's Lotto draw were: 3, 5, 6, 23, 41, 42 and the bonus was 12.
While there was no winner of the
National Lottery spokesperson, Darragh O'Dwyer, said: 'What a fantastic night for one player in Galway who has claimed a life-changing €314,850 after matching 5 numbers and the bonus in last night's main Lotto draw.
"If you bought your ticket in Galway, now's the time to double-check, you could be Ireland's newest big winner.'
And another player is celebrating after
The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on 13th July from XL, Laurel Park, Newcastle, Galway, Co.
The winning numbers in last night's Lotto draw were: 3, 5, 6, 23, 41, 42 and the bonus was 12.
While there was no winner of the
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