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TONIGHT’S LOTTO JACKPOT is an estimated €5m.
Here are some downright amazing things that you could get with the jackpot – and still have some pocket change left over.
Of course, there are islands around Ireland that can be bought for far less than €3m. But do any of those islands come with a ready-made seal companion (see pictured), outdoor hot tub, six bedrooms replete with vistas of the sea – oh and a second home just in case? Welcome to Mermaid Isle, down in Sneem, Co Kerry.
Ever fancied rattling around in your very own castle? Look no further than Knockabbey Castle in Ardee, Co Louth. This nice pile of bricks dates all the way back to 1399, with a six-bay, three-storey remodelling in 1650, and a few more in 1754 and 1925. Not too shabby.
If you had a spare €5m handy, you could buy this Sunseeker 28 metre yacht and sail her all the way back home. It can accommodate eight guests in four cabins, all with an en suite so there’ll be no bathroom queues on the high seas. No better way to take in Lahinch or Bundoran next year, right?
Check this out – a 2005 Lear 40XR for sale. Beats battling onto budget airlines for your next trip over to visit your pals in London. This little rocket seats seven and you’ve got plenty of change from your €5m left over to hire a private pilot.
Now that you’re a millionaire, you’ll want to be attending fine art auctions. And why not buy Irish? Last month, a Francis Bacon painting called Two Figures was set for sale in Christie’s. Bad news though – although its guide price hovered around our budget, these things often tend to go up on the day. Silver lining: art appreciates in value and a Bacon was worth around just £100,000 in the 1970s.
Tonight’s Lotto jackpot is an estimated €5m. Life could be about to get interesting… – play in-store or on lottery.ie before 7.30pm tonight.
move the dogs, blame is with the ‘owner’
@Cornelius Murphy: Here’s a report from a few months ago:
The neighbour who was attacked luckily was not injured:
“He said it lasted 20 – 30 seconds but he did not suffer physical injuries. However, he described it as a very traumatic event, adding that it was lucky no children were in the vicinity.”
Mr Hamdi wasn’t at home when his dogs escape his house:
“The court also heard, that went Mr Hamdi was away, they attended the scene and found the front door to his house open.”
Gardai arrived after the attack:
“The court heard that after complaints, Gardai found the door to Hamdy’s home was open, and no one came out for 20 minutes.”
Somehow the door to his house was left opened, or was opened, while Mr Hamdi was away.
“However, he did not see what happened and told Gardai that the dogs must have opened the front door to get out. Later, he claimed there had been a break-in at his home, which caused the German Shepherds to escape.”
“Hamdy said he reported it to Gardai when he noticed damage to his door and objects missing from his house”
1. He left his door open when he left and his dogs escaped
2. Somehow his dog opened the door and his dogs escaped
2. His house was burgled and his dogs escaped.
There is a long running neighbour dispute over the dogs, they previously escaped after a storm blow down a fence.
@Cornelius Murphy: It’s the only sure deterrent to other dogs. Capital punishment works.
Strange choice of terminology: dogs aren’t executed, and they certainly aren’t put on death row. If this is meant to be humorous, it’s not in the best taste.
@Brendan O’Brien: I… agree… with… Brendan. See? We can all get along – we don’t have to agree on EVERYTHING. The terminology used in this article is indeed very strange, and immature, that’s at best – it’s deliberately provocative at worst. I’m almost surprised they didn’t call the Judge the ‘Governor’, or mention the Electric Chair. WEIRD.
Dogs are amazing creatures who thrive on human interaction. As usual people are blaming the wrong end of the lead.
Most amazing breed in the right hands, like all dogs. Had to put my beloved GSD down after 10 years last month. Adopted a 7 month old GSD last week. Very loyal and protective breeds. I blame their owner here! Probably never did any proper obedience training and probably couldn’t handle two large dogs either..
Just shoot them. It could be a child next time.
@John Mulligan: We don’t shoot dogs in this country. They are euthanised in a humane manner.
@Michael Burke: A bullet can be humane. It is quick and painless.
@Honey Badger: Fake account.
They were caught easily as Gardai had several leads to follow
Hardly suitable living surroundings for two large German Shepherds.Other residents with children will certainly be anxious. If they attack children an apology won’t cut it.
Why postpone the correct decisions once a dog attacks they will do so again
German Shepherds are not aggressive by nature. They are made that way by the owners. I write this as mine is laid next to me with his head in my lap. The judge is wrong. These dogs could be retrained and rehomed.
@Andrew Harrington: A dog is like children # there only as good as the People around them. End
Put them down ffs end of
‘sentenced to death’, ‘execution’, ‘death row’. A bit dramatic?
just deport them to South Korea they’ll find a nice home there
Comments open on a court case?!
A chilli pepper lorean sauce called gochujang goes well with their meat.
@Coc Caled: Sick
Is this for real ? Put these beasts down…imagine the victim was a little child….
Hate those dogs. Oh but they are clever.
Yeh clever that they need muzzles
@louise ryan: why do you hate them????
Its time for a one way trip to the glue factory.
@Paul: Your barking up the wrong tree
Dogs are being treated quite ruff-ly
So we’re even bestowing the partner partner onto dogs now. When will this i dio cy every end?
There’s no such thing as an alsation.
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