A lucky lotto player got their 2022 off to an incredible start by becoming Ireland’s latest millionaire.
The player scooped the top prize of €1 million in Friday night’s Millionaire Raffle draw, with the winning ticket number 114263.
The National Lottery has revealed the winning store location as Scally’s Centra in Summerhill, Co Meath.
The ticket was purchased on Saturday, December 11.
Shop owner Geoff Scally said: “What a way to start the new year!”
He continued: “We have a team of 32 working in the shop and I know that as soon as word spreads, the entire team will be thrilled as this is the biggest prize that we have ever sold.
“We have a real mix of local and commuting trade so let’s hope the winner checks their ticket soon and realises that they have kicked their 2022 off as a millionaire.
“There are sure to be celebrations with this news!”
The National Lottery is urging Millionaire Raffle ticket holders to check their numbers carefully.
The winner is advised to sign the back of their ticket and to keep it in a safe place.
They should make contact with the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to claim their prize.
In the same draw, four players in Carlow, Dublin and Tipperary scooped €100,000 each.
As well as the top tier prizes, there were 10 prizes of €10,000, 30 prizes of €5,000, 165 prizes of €1,000 and 6,000 prizes of €500.
Players are encouraged to check lottery.ie for the full list of the 6,210 winning ticket numbers.
