Limerick Man Wins €500,000 EuroMillions Plus Prize After Ticket Mix-Up

A man from Limerick experienced a life-changing moment when he discovered he had won a staggering **€500,000** EuroMillions Plus prize in the draw on **August 15, 2023**. In a surprising twist, he nearly overlooked his win due to misreading his ticket, believing he had matched fewer numbers than he actually did.

After collecting his cheque at the National Lottery headquarters, he expressed his astonishment, stating, “I’ve been playing EuroMillions for years, and I’ve had a few decent wins, but this is certainly the biggest prize. But this time, I misread my ticket and thought I’d matched less numbers than I actually had. Turns out, I was **€498,000** off!” The fortunate winner purchased his ticket at Day Today in Rathkeale and plans to celebrate with his family, emphasizing his desire to support his loved ones.

Other winners across Ireland have also been celebrating significant lottery prizes. In Donegal, another ticket holder claimed **€250,000** in the Lotto Plus 2 draw on **August 9, 2023**. The winner recounted the moment he scanned his ticket while enjoying his morning coffee. “You’ve Won Big” appeared on the screen, leaving him in disbelief as he paced his home in shock. He expressed concern about misplacing his wallet, stating it had not happened in two decades.

In Tipperary, a Lotto Match 5 plus Bonus winner claimed **€108,042** from the same draw on **August 9, 2023**. Her winning ticket, purchased at Dunnes Stores in Ann Brook Shopping Centre, Nenagh, left her in a state of disbelief. “I never thought this would happen to me. I kept checking and re-scanning the ticket, thinking it just couldn’t be right,” she shared. While she has no immediate plans for her winnings, she looks forward to celebrating with her family soon.

Galway also saw a lucky winner with a **€40,010** Snowball prize from Telly Bingo on **August 14, 2023**. The ticket was purchased from News N Choose in Loughrea. She described her excitement, saying, “I was pausing and playing to mark off my numbers. When there were no more numbers left to tick off, I just sat there in disbelief. The house was busy at the time, and I let out a scream—first from shock, then pure excitement! Everyone was wondering what had just happened.” She plans to share her prize with close family during their next gathering.

As excitement builds across Ireland, the Lotto jackpot continues to grow, now reaching an impressive **€16.5 million**, the largest since **2021**. Tickets are available for purchase in-store, through the National Lottery app, or online at lottery.ie until the **19:45** cut-off on the following draw night. This offers a chance for players to potentially become Ireland’s ninth Lotto millionaire of **2025**.