Boys in Blue still on top after Dubliners scoop €1M on the Lotto
By Kim O'Leary
As the dust settles on Dublin’s historic All Ireland football victory against Mayo, two separate Dublin GAA fans will continue to celebrate after they both won €500,000 in Lotto and EuroMillions draws last week.
It was a case of double delight for one lucky Dublin GAA fan who was celebrating a rare three-in-a-row yesterday and was celebrating claiming a cheque for a cool €500,000 yesterday.
The Dubliner, who is in his 60s, had been celebrating while out with friends on Sunday for Dublin’s victory over Mayo in the All-Ireland football final.
However, while he was watching the game – he was harbouring a secret… He was half a million richer!
The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous and is only telling is telling his close family about his win– who accompanied him to the Winner’s Room in National Lottery HQ in Abbey Street, Dublin – won the prize on the Lotto Plus 1 draw from Wednesday 13 September.
He purchased his golden Quick Pick ticket at Griffin’s Londis store on Upper O’Connell Street in Dublin City Centre.
Speaking on his win he said: “If your nerves were shattered watching the All-Ireland Final yesterday, imagine you have won half a million and are collecting the cheque the next day. Thankfully the boys in blue eased my nerves slightly and I was able to celebrate the three-in-a-row before I came in to collect this.”
He said: “The past few days since I found out on Thursday have been a whirlwind as I had to keep this secret. I told my son in the end as I needed to tell someone. The past 24 hours have been amazing!”
Another lucky Dubliner snapped up €500,000 on the EuroMillions draw on Friday. The Northsider becomes the 20th EuroMillions Plus winner in Ireland in 2017.
He said: “It’s been a memorable couple of days, that’s for sure! It’s not every weekend you win a half a million euro and then see the Dubs win an All-Ireland final.”
The Dubliner purchased his Quick Pick ticket at the Spar store on Tonlegee Road in Coolock, Dublin 15 on the day of the draw.
He said:“Over the weekend, I have sought some sound financial advice and my plan is to invest the €500,000 into my business and with a lot of hard work, I plan to turn it into a million euro very soon. I am a hard-working family man and this prize gives me the opportunity to provide for my family for the rest of their lives – it truly is life-changing.”
Today's EuroMillions jackpot is heading for an incredible €140 million. Play in store, on the National Lottery App or online by 7:30pm this evening for your chance to win.