In an extraordinary turn of events, a record-breaking EuroMillions ticket worth €250 million was sold at Clifford’s Centra, a local shop on Shandon Street in the heart of Cork city. This monumental win, which was confirmed by the National Lottery on Friday morning, took place just three days after the lucky player came forward to claim the largest jackpot in EuroMillions history, making headlines across Ireland and beyond.

The delighted owner of Clifford’s Centra, Ted Clifford, expressed his excitement over the news he received on Thursday evening from Lottery officials. As a third-generation owner of the family-run shop, Clifford takes immense pride in serving his community and felt a deep connection to this momentous occasion. “I’m proud to be part of the community up there,” he stated, highlighting the significance of the win for both the store and the local area.

Clifford described the atmosphere in his shop as electric, noting that “it’s definitely going to be the hottest day of the year in Shandon Street” following the announcement. He revealed that despite the excitement surrounding the win, he has no clue who the winner is, as many customers frequent the store to purchase their National Lottery tickets. “My warmest congratulations to the winner and their family, and hopefully they'll have good fortune with their money,” he added, showcasing his good-natured spirit.

As is customary, shops that sell jackpot-winning tickets are rewarded by the National Lottery, and Clifford’s Centra is set to receive €25,000 as a token of appreciation for selling the winning ticket. “So we're going to have a big celebration when I come back. The whole shop,” he shared, indicating that there will be a community celebration in recognition of this momentous win.

The excitement wasn’t limited to the shop alone; Clifford mentioned that numerous representatives from the National Lottery and Musgraves, the parent company, were present at the store, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. The winning numbers drawn for this incredible jackpot were 13, 22, 23, 44, and 49, with the two Lucky Stars being 3 and 5.

Historically, Ireland has produced several notable EuroMillions winners, with the very first being Dolores McNamara from County Limerick, who won €115 million in July 2005. This remarkable win held the record for many years until a family syndicate from The Naul in County Dublin claimed €175.4 million in 2019, a record that stood until this latest staggering jackpot was won.

With the confirmation of this massive win, all eyes are now on Clifford’s Centra, as the community awaits to see how their lucky winner will choose to spend their newfound fortune. Meanwhile, the shop itself has become a local landmark, symbolizing hope and the thrilling possibility of life-changing wins that the National Lottery brings.