The hunt is on to find Ireland's latest EuroMillions winners after two tickets worth a combined €1.5 million were sold here.
The first slip, worth €1million, was for the ‘Ireland Only Raffle’ and was bought in Buckley’s Gala store on Stradbally Road in Portaoise, Co Laois.
The winning code, found on the ticket is IGMS26203.
Delighted store owner of Bracken’s Gala, Kevin Bracken said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have sold the winning ticket.
"The word came through from the National Lottery just before we closed last night and it’s the talk of the town this morning.
"Portlaiose is absolutely buzzing and I do hope the new millionaire is a local.”
The winning wasn't limited to the midlands as a punter in Co Kerry bagged the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000 after matching all five numbers on the EuroMillions Plus draw.
This golden ticket was sold at Spar Express Fossa, in Killarney, Co Kerry.
The winning EuroMillions Plus numbers were: 6, 16, 27, 30 and 49 .
The National Lottery is urging all EuroMillions players in Laois and Kerry to check their tickets to see if they have won either of these prizes.
A spokesperson said: “It’s terrific news for our EuroMillions players in Laois and it comes a few days after National Lottery research showed that Co Laois was the unluckiest county when it comes to playing EuroMillions.
"Since the games inception in 2004, five players have won top prizes in EuroMillions games, totalling €26,201,529.
"This equates to one top prize winner in every 16,939 people in the county. Those stats will have been boosted by last night’s win for sure.
“If you are one of these lucky ticket holders please be sure to sign the back of the ticket, keep it safe and contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 01 836 4444 and we will make arrangements for you to come to the winner’s room and collect your prize”.
There was no winner of the EuroMillions jackpot of €75,229,368 million, which now rolls to an estimated €85 million on Tuesday.
