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07 Sept 2025

'Wonderful buzz' in Limerick village as arrangements made to collect €2.6m Lotto win

Limerick shop owners who sold jackpot winning ticket celebrate the milestone

'Wonderful buzz' in Limerick village as arrangements made to collect €2.6m Lotto win

THE WINNER of the €2.6m Lotto jackpot from Limerick has been in contact and is making arrangements to collect the life-changing amount.

Excitement and celebrations have flooded the village of Pallaskenry, Co Limerick, as Gala is revealed as the store that sold the winning ticket worth €2,655,366.

“We can officially confirm that the winner has been in contact, and arrangements are underway for them to collect their prize,” Emma Monaghan, National Lottery spokesperson has confirmed. 

“We look forward to celebrating with them at Lottery HQ!”

The player picked up their winning Quick Pick ticket from Gala in Pallaskenry, on Wednesday, February 26. 

READ ALSO: Limerick shop that sold €2.6m winning Lotto ticket revealed

Store owner Chen Xiyuan expressed his joy after receiving the news that his shop sold the winning ticket. 

 

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“I’ve been running the shop here for over four years, and this is by far the most exciting Lotto moment we've ever had!,” he said.

“Pallaskenry may be a small village, but we’re a close-knit community, and our team of three works hard to serve everyone here. This incredible news has brought a wonderful buzz to the village, and we couldn’t be happier for the winner. 

“We wish them all the best as they embark on this life-changing journey!”

The winning numbers that turned dreams into reality were: 2, 6, 7, 10, 28, 32 and the Bonus was 19. 

This win makes the Limerick player the sixth National Lottery millionaire of 2025.

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