Limerick Player Becomes First Ever €100,000 Lotto Pick & Play Plus 2 Top Prize Winner

A Limerick player has claimed the top prize of €100,000 in the Lotto Pick and Play Plus 2 draw on Monday, 19th October. The player matched all five numbers in the six number game with a ticket purchased online on the day of the draw and has since visited National Lottery headquarters to collect their prize.

The win marks the first €100,000 Lotto Pick and Play Plus 2 top prize claim since game enhancements were introduced in early September. As part of the refresh, the number of balls in the Lotto draw was reduced from 47 to 45, with numbers 46 and 47 officially retiring from the game.

Speaking after the claim, the winner said the reality of the win was still sinking in. "Once the excitement settles down, I'll be doing a bit of car shopping and looking after family. It's great to be in a position to share something like this with the people closest to me!"

Dublin Winner Maps Out European Getaway After €89,256 Lotto Win The Limerick winner wasn't the only player celebrating at National Lottery headquarters. A Dublin player who won €89,256 after matching 5 numbers and the bonus in the Lotto draw on 10th October also recently claimed their prize and already has plans for the winnings.

An avid traveller, the Dublin winner said the prize will help fuel future adventures. "When I told a friend I'd won, the first thing they asked was: 'So where are you off to now?' That probably says everything you need to know about me."

The winner described collecting the cheque as a surreal experience. "The whole journey in to claim the prize felt unreal. I kept thinking: 'Is this actually happening?"
"I've always wanted to explore more of Europe and now I can actually start planning. There isn't one destination at the top of the list just yet. That's the best part. I can take out a map and decide where to go next."

Clare Lotto Player Has Until THIS FRIDAY to Claim €89,430 Prize Won in Miltown Malbay Meanwhile, time is running out for one Lotto winner in Co. Clare to come forward and claim a significant prize, with the claim deadline on Friday, 23rd October fast approaching. The National Lottery is continuing its search for the holder of an unclaimed Lotto ticket worth €89,430 purchased in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased at McNamee's Londis, Bank Place, Miltown Malbay on the day of the Lotto draw on Saturday, 25th July.

National Lottery spokesperson Darragh O'Dwyer urged players to carry out one final search for the ticket: "Time is running out for this winner to claim a Lotto prize worth €89,430. The ticket was purchased during the height of summer in one of Clare's busiest tourist areas, so we're appealing not only to local players but also to anyone who may have been visiting or passing through the area at the time." "Now is the time to do one final check. Look through old jackets, handbags, wallets, the car, the back of the sofa, drawers and even holiday luggage. The winning ticket could easily have been tucked away and forgotten about, but it's worth €89,430 to the person who finds it."

The winning numbers for the Lotto draw on 25th July were: 23, 24, 25, 42, 43, 46 and the Bonus was 37.

All National Lottery ticket holders have 90 days from the date of the draw to claim their prize, which means the Clare winner has until close of business THIS Friday, 23rd October to claim, meaning there are just days left to claim this prize.

If the winner is holding the ticket, they should sign the back of it immediately and contact the National Lottery Prize Claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie to begin the claims process.

Tonight’s Lotto Jackpot is an estimated €3.2 Million. Players dreaming of winning big are reminded that tickets can be purchased nationwide in-store, through the National Lottery app or online at www.lottery.ie ahead of the 7.45pm cut-off time for sales this evening.

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