Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland

Couple claim €12m lotto jackpot, and unsurprisingly are absolutely delighted

We’re not jealous. Who said we were jealous?

SURE WHAT BETTER way to end the week that by picking up a life-changing amount of dosh?

An anonymous Donegal couple have come forward to claim Wednesday’s National Lottery jackpot of €12.1 million.

The sleepy surfing town of Bundoran was rumbled earlier this week when it was discovered that the winning ticket to the 11th largest jackpot in Irish lotto history was sold in American House on the town’s Main Street.

The same shop sold a EuroMillions ticket worth close to €55,000 two years ago.

A couple came forward today to collect their Lotto cheque and, in news that will surprise no one, they’re both “on cloud nine”.

“This means a lot,” they said.

The massive jackpot accounts for almost 20 per cent of the total amount paid out in Donegal since 1988.

Read: More bad news for Rehab: Charity loses lottery case against State >

More: A couple lost their $50mn lotto ticket after going to church… it was found three months later >

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
50 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds