In an exhilarating turn of events, an Irish player has emerged victorious in the record-breaking €250 million EuroMillions jackpot, marking the largest lottery win in the history of Ireland. This staggering amount not only eclipses the previous record of €175 million, awarded to an Irish winner back in February 2019, but it also showcases the growing excitement surrounding EuroMillions draws.

The winning numbers drawn were 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, with the accompanying Lucky Stars being 3 and 5. While the exact location of where the winning ticket was purchased remains under wraps, the National Lottery has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the winner and advised them to “stay calm, get independent legal and financial advice, and contact us as soon as they can.”

This remarkable win makes the lucky ticketholder the 18th individual to win the EuroMillions in Ireland. Notably, the first-ever and largest EuroMillions winner was Dolores McNamara from Limerick, who bagged more than €115 million back in July 2005. The current jackpot reaches its cap at €250 million, revealing just how significant this latest win truly is.

Expressing his excitement about this monumental win, National Lottery CEO Cian Murphy commented, “We are absolutely thrilled to see this incredible and record win for an Irish EuroMillions player.” He encouraged all players to check their tickets carefully and emphasized the importance of signing the back of the winning ticket to ensure its security. The National Lottery is prepared to guide the winner through the claims process once they come forward.

As the anticipation builds, details surrounding the winning ticket will be disclosed in the coming days. Murphy reassured the public, stating, “With such a big win, we have procedures to follow, but we will reveal the winning location as soon as we can.” He also noted the potential shock that such a windfall could bring to the winner, reiterating the importance of remaining composed during this life-changing moment.

The excitement doesn’t end there; the EuroMillions draw also proved fortunate for over 92,200 players across Ireland who secured various prizes. Notably, one lucky player from Wexford won €500,000 in the Plus draw, and ten players were thrilled to receive a raffle prize of €5,000 each.