Irish Player Celebrates €294,048 EuroMillions Win in Cork

The latest EuroMillions results have unveiled a significant win for an Irish ticket holder, who has secured a prize of €294,048. While there was no outright winner for the main jackpot of €122,611,491, the fortunate individual matched five numbers along with one of the two lucky stars during the draw held on March 15, 2024.

The winning numbers for the EuroMillions draw were 9, 26, 27, 45, 48, with the lucky stars being 8 and 9. The National Lottery has confirmed that the ticket was purchased in Co Cork, prompting officials to urge players to check their tickets carefully.

Details of the Draw and Additional Wins

In addition to the six-figure prize, the EuroMillions Plus draw also saw players walking away with rewards. While the top prize went unclaimed, 46 players each secured €2,000 by matching four of the five winning numbers. In a separate Ireland-only raffle, ten additional players won €5,000 each, contributing to a total of over 55,000 winners in Ireland from both the EuroMillions and Plus games.

A spokesperson for the National Lottery commented on the results, noting, “There was no winner of the EuroMillions jackpot. In total, over 55,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games, including one winner of the Match 5 + One lucky star receiving €294,048. The winning ticket was sold in Cork.”

Players interested in claiming their prize should contact the National Lottery Claims Department at 1800 666 222 from Monday to Friday, between 09:15 and 17:30 to arrange the collection of their winnings.

Winning Numbers Recap

For reference, the winning numbers from the main EuroMillions draw are 9, 26, 27, 45, 48 and the lucky stars are 8 and 9. The EuroMillions Plus winning numbers are 19, 30, 31, 34, 38.

This recent draw highlights the excitement surrounding the EuroMillions game, offering substantial prizes and the allure of life-changing wins for players across Europe.