Winning EuroMillions ticket traced to Irish shop after player bags huge prize as urgent appeal issued

A lucky EuroMillions player in Co. Dublin is currently the subject of a search by lottery officials after winning a significant five-figure prize. The ticket holder matched five numbers in the Friday, May 29 draw, securing a windfall of €18,903.

Unclaimed Prize in Clontarf

The National Lottery has confirmed that the winning ticket was a Quick Pick purchased on the day of the draw. The ticket was sold at Nolan’s Supermarket, located at Unit 5, 49 Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3.

The winning numbers for the draw were 5, 14, 18, 31, and 35, with Lucky Stars 2 and 12. While the prize remains unclaimed, officials are urging players in the Dublin area to carefully check their tickets.

Did You Know? In the recent EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus games, over 63,000 players across Ireland won prizes.

National Lottery Response

Darragh O’Dwyer, a spokesperson for the National Lottery, highlighted the excitement of the Friday night draw. He noted that the Dublin winner took home the biggest prize of the night.

The lottery has requested that the winner contact the Prize Claims team at 1800 666 222. This will allow the National Lottery Headquarters to make the necessary arrangements for the prize collection.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter suggests that the use of a Quick Pick ticket adds an element of chance that often heightens the drama of unclaimed prizes, as winners may not be immediately aware of their success until prompted by official announcements.

Bank Holiday Million-Euro Opportunity

The excitement continues into the June bank holiday weekend with a special Lotto Plus Raffle event on Saturday night, May 30. A prize of €1 million is guaranteed to be won during this draw.

National Lottery – Winners Room Tour

Typically, the Lotto Plus Raffle produces between 60 and 120 winners of €500. However, for this specific event, one ticket among those winning the usual €500 prize will be selected in a once-off draw to win an additional €1 million.

Next Steps for Players

Tickets for the Saturday draw may be purchased in-store, through the National Lottery app, or at www.lottery.ie. All entries must be completed before the 7.45pm cut-off time this evening.

Depending on the outcome of the Saturday draw, a new millionaire could emerge just as the bank holiday celebrations begin. It is likely that the National Lottery will continue to monitor unclaimed prizes from the previous Friday draw while processing the new raffle winners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was the winning €18,903 ticket purchased?
The ticket was purchased at Nolan’s Supermarket, Unit 5, 49 Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3.

What were the winning EuroMillions numbers for May 29?
The winning numbers were 5, 14, 18, 31, 35, and the Lucky Stars were 2 and 12.

How does the guaranteed €1 million Lotto Plus Raffle work?
Tickets that win the usual €500 Raffle prize on Saturday, May 30, will be entered into a once-off draw where one ticket will be selected to win an additional €1 million.

Would you check your tickets immediately after a draw, or wait for a public announcement?