**Record-Breaking EuroMillions Jackpot Won by Single Irish Ticket-Holder**
A lone ticket-holder in Ireland has scooped an astonishing €250 million (£208 million) EuroMillions jackpot, making history with the country’s largest ever lottery win. The Irish National Lottery confirmed the monumental victory following Tuesday night’s highly anticipated draw, which had seen the jackpot roll over multiple times, fuelling widespread excitement and speculation.
The winning numbers for the draw were 13, 22, 23, 44, and 49, with Lucky Stars 3 and 5 completing the combination that secured the life-changing prize. With the jackpot having reached its cap at €250 million, it marked a significant moment not just for the winner but for the EuroMillions community across Europe.
Cian Murphy, chief executive of the Irish National Lottery, addressed the public soon after the draw. Expressing delight at Ireland’s record-breaking win, he urged all players to carefully check their tickets and, if they are the lucky winner, to immediately sign the back of their ticket, keep it secure, and contact Lottery headquarters without delay. “We are absolutely thrilled to see this incredible and record win for an Irish EuroMillions player. We strongly advise the winner to stay calm and seek both independent financial and legal advice,” Murphy said.
He went on to reassure the public that all necessary protocols were being followed before any additional details about the winning ticket would be shared. “With such a life-altering sum of money at stake, our main priority is to support the winner through the claims process. We plan to disclose the location where the ticket was sold as soon as possible, abiding by our established verification procedures,” Murphy added.
This remarkable win marks the 18th time that Ireland has produced a EuroMillions jackpot winner. However, none have come close to this staggering prize. The jackpot, a European-wide lottery phenomenon, is capped at €250 million, a figure which was reached on Friday, June 6, after successive rollovers.
Interest in the latest draw was at an all-time high, with over 92,000 Irish players securing various prizes across the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus categories. For most, the hope was simply to share in the excitement or win a smaller sum, but for one ticket-buyer, it meant untold riches and a future changed overnight.
Ireland has celebrated major EuroMillions wins before, albeit never on such a grand scale. The previous Irish jackpot victor was in February 2022, where a quick pick purchased in Ballina, County Tipperary, yielded a prize of €30.9 million—a figure now dwarfed by the current record-holder’s windfall.
The news of the latest win has sparked huge interest not only among lottery enthusiasts but also across communities hopeful that their area will be revealed as the selling location. Such announcements often prompt a boost in local pride and lottery participation.
While the identity of the new multi-millionaire is not yet public knowledge, the National Lottery continues to stress the importance of caution. Past winners have frequently been advised to avoid public attention and to pursue professional guidance to help them adjust to their new circumstances responsibly and securely.
As the claims process unfolds, the country, and indeed Europe, await more details about this extraordinary tale of luck. Meanwhile, the Irish National Lottery is once again in the global spotlight, reinforcing thoughts about destiny and the possibilities that await those who try their luck in games of chance.