'Total disbelief': Limerick woman planning sun holiday after winning €100k lottery prize

A LIMERICK woman has made the trip to Lottery HQ to collect an incredible prize of €100,000.

She scooped the top prize on a Money Multiplier Scratch Card, which she purchased in Centra, St Mary’s Road in Newcastle West. 

“I really didn’t think much of it when I bought the Scratch Card, I was just passing by and quickly ran in for something small. I’ve won a few euros in the past, but certainly nothing close to this. I still can’t believe it.” 

She explained that she scratched the card later that day at home. “I was in total disbelief. I packed it safely into an envelope and tucked it away in the press.” 

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The delighted Limerick winner is now looking forward to booking a sunshine holiday later in the year. 

A Tipperary man also kicked off his new year in style after discovering he won €100,000 in the Millionaire Raffle draw on December 31. The winning ticket was a Christmas gift from a family member, purchased from Spar Inver, Limerick Road, Tipperary Town. 

Sharing the moment of realisation with the National Lottery team, the happy winner said: “I heard there was a local win, but it never crossed my mind that it could've been me. I had the ticket sitting on the shelf for at least a week before checking it. I only popped into the shop for some sausages and asked the assistant to scan it while I waited. When they told me I’d have to contact Lottery HQ, I got such a shock - I was buzzing!” 

To keep the ticket safe, he admitted he handed it straight over to his mum until he could claim his prize. He is now looking forward to celebrating with his family and hopes to put his windfall towards upgrading his home in the future. 

Meanwhile, tonight’s EuroMillions jackpot is set to roll towards an estimated €100 million. Players dreaming of winning big are reminded that tickets can be purchased in-store, through the National Lottery app or at www.lottery.ie ahead of the 7.30pm cut-off time for sales this Friday evening.  

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, more than €6.5 billion has been raised for Good Causes since the National Lottery was established 37 years ago. In 2024 alone, €239.3 million was raised for local Good Causes in communities across Ireland.