Cork Daily Million player scoops €1 Million as National Lottery creates two new Millionaires in one weekend
Cork player urged to check their ticket after winning €1 Million in Sunday’s 2pm Daily Million draw
27/07/2026
It’s been a weekend full of celebrations - not just in sport, but for the National Lottery too, with two more Millionaires added to its coveted list. On Saturday night (25th July), the Lotto Jackpot worth €8,221,849 was won by a player in Co. Offaly. Details of the retail store that sold the winning ticket will be announced on Wednesday, 29th July.
On Sunday afternoon (26th July), a Cork player won the top prize of €1 Million in the 2pm Daily Million draw after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw. Details of the store that sold the Daily Million top prize ticket will be revealed tomorrow, Tuesday, 28th July.
The winning numbers in the 2pm Daily Million draw on Sunday, 26th July were: 1, 5, 15, 17, 23, 36 and the Bonus was 18.
National Lottery spokesperson, Emma Monaghan, said, “It has been an unforgettable weekend for National Lottery players, with not one but TWO new Millionaires created across Saturday and Sunday. Following Saturday night’s Lotto Jackpot win in Co. Offaly, Sunday’s 2pm Daily Million draw brought another incredible result as a Cork player scooped the €1 Million top prize. We’re encouraging all Daily Million players in Co. Cork and Lotto players in Co. Offaly to check their tickets very carefully. The winners should sign the back of their tickets and keep them somewhere safe before contacting our Prize Claims team!”
The weekend winners are advised to contact the National Lottery Prize Claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie, and arrangements will be made for them to collect their prizes at Lottery Headquarters.
Nearly 30 cent in every €1 spent on National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes in the areas of sport, youth, health, welfare, education, arts, heritage and the Irish Language. In total, €7 Billion has been raised for Good Causes since the National Lottery was established 39 years ago. In 2024 alone, €239.3 Million was raised for local Good Causes in communities across Ireland.
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