{"id":297965,"date":"2026-02-14T15:41:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T15:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/297965\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T15:41:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T15:41:08","slug":"live-location-revealed-where-irelands-first-2026-lotto-millionaire-ticket-was-sold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/297965\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE: Location revealed where Ireland\u2019s first 2026 Lotto millionaire ticket was sold"},"content":{"rendered":"

The National Lottery<\/a>\u00a0has announced that one lucky player has become the first Lotto millionaire of 2026 after winning over\u00a0\u20ac1 million in the\u00a0EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle.<\/p>\n

It has now been revealed that the winning ticket for Friday night\u2019s EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle, worth \u20ac1,005,000, was sold in County Dublin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The winning\u00a0ticket had been purchased in Dublin 9 with the National Lottery now revealing that the quick pick ticket was sold by Spar Drumcondra, 122 Drumcondra Road Upper.<\/p>\n

The winning raffle ticket number was:\u00a0I-TGQ-37601.<\/p>\n

Store Manager of Spar Drumcondra, Niall Tobin, said on the shop selling the winning raffle ticket:\u00a0\u201cWhat a fantastic win for Dublin\u2019s Northside!”<\/p>\n

“The team here at Spar Drumcondra are absolutely delighted to have sold the winning EuroMillions Ireland\u00a0Only Raffle ticket that has made the first National Lottery millionaire of 2026!\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0thrilled for Ireland\u2019s newest millionaire and want to wish them every success in the future.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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While,\u00a0Darragh O\u2019Dwyer, a spokesperson for the National Lottery said:\u00a0\u201cWhat an incredible way to mark Valentine\u2019s weekend, as Ireland\u2019s first National Lottery millionaire of 2026! The winning Ireland\u00a0Only Raffle ticket was sold at\u00a0Spar Drumcondra, and in total, more than\u00a056,000 players in Ireland won prizes across the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws\u00a0last night.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0absolutely thrilled and\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0wait to see the joy this win brings to Ireland\u2019s newest millionaire.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Friday night\u2019s EuroMillions draw featured an extra special \u2018Ireland Only\u2019 Raffle event, with a guaranteed \u20ac1,005,000 prize for one player. <\/p>\n

As with every EuroMillions draw, ten players win \u20ac5,000 with their unique raffle ticket number, and among them one \u00a0winner has had an additional \u20ac1,000,000 added to their prize, making them the first\u00a0National Lottery millionaire of the 2026 with a total prize worth \u20ac1,005,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The latest EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle winner is advised to sign the back of their ticket and to keep it safe. <\/p>\n

They should make contact with our prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email\u00a0claims@lottery.ie<\/a>\u00a0and arrangements will be made for them to collect their prize in Lottery HQ.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

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