One new Limerick millionaire but second winner is yet to come forward
THE winner of a €1 million Lotto ticket sold in Oola for the March 9, Lotto Plus 1 draw came forward this Tuesday morning.
The ticket was sold at the only filling station store on the Main Street in Oola (previously O’Donovan’s Londis).
A National Lottery spokesperson confirmed to the Limerick Leader that they received a call to confirm the ticket number on Tuesday.
It is not known if it is an individual winner, a syndicate, or if they are from Limerick as Oola is located on the busy N24 route with many commuters travelling the road.
One Lotto millionaire has come forward but an even bigger one remains at large.
Just over a week on from an €8.9m jackpot ticket being sold in Garryowen Stores, the winner still hasn't come forward.
The winning numbers in the Saturday, April 20 draw were: 1, 9, 10, 14, 26, 40 and the bonus was 4.
Fran Whearty, of the National Lottery, told the Limerick Leader: “It has now been over a week and we are still waiting on this Limerick winner to contact the National Lottery to claim this prize worth over €8.9 million.”
He said it is a huge life-changing prize and “we suspect that the winner may need some time and space to come to terms with their win”.
“Regardless, we would encourage them to contact us as soon as possible and the necessary supports will be put in place to ensure that they have all they need before they claim this life-altering prize,” said Mr Whearty.
Store owner Tom Brosnan said they were back on the map for big lottery wins. Twenty years ago they famously sold the winning €115m EuroMillions ticket to Dolores McNamara.
“Most of our customers are local and we’re absolutely thrilled for whoever it might be.
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“There’s a great buzz about the place and I’m sure the celebrations will continue for a good few weeks until the winner comes forward. Whoever they are, we wish them the very best of luck,” said Tom.
Ticket holders have 90 days from the draw date to claim their prizes.
The winner is advised to sign the back of their ticket and keep it safe.
They should contact the prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email [email protected] and arrangements will be made for the winner to visit Lotto headquarters to collect their prize.