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THE NATIONAL LOTTERY has confirmed that the winning ticket from Wednesday’s jackpot was sold at a Mace store in Co Limerick.

The winning ticket worth €5.5 million was purchased at the Mace in Kildimo.

Wednesday’s winner, who becomes the seventh Lotto jackpot winner of 2024, has made contact with the National Lottery.

Store owner Carol Mulcair said her store has has a couple of small wins over the years but nothing of this size.

“It’s great for the area and will definitely create a buzz around the place,” said Mulcair.

She added: “The staff are thrilled too. We’re a very rural, local shop with the same people coming in every day, so I hope it’s one of them. Whoever it is, we’re absolutely delighted for them.”  

The National Lottery has confirmed that the Limerick winner has made contact, and arrangements are being made for them to collect their prize. 

Anyone lucky enough to scoop a lotto win is reminded that they should sign the back of their winning ticket and treat the ticket as if it were cash.

If the winning ticket was bought in a shop, the prize must be claimed within 90 days of the draw.