{"id":299950,"date":"2026-02-15T21:42:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T21:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/299950\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T21:42:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T21:42:14","slug":"lotto-bosses-confirm-dublin-store-that-sold-e1-million-euromillions-ticket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/299950\/","title":{"rendered":"Lotto bosses confirm Dublin store that sold \u20ac1 million Euromillions ticket"},"content":{"rendered":"

The lucky player became the first millionaire lottery winner of the year after landing \u20ac1,005,000 in the Ireland Only Raffle.\"Spar<\/p>\n

Spar staff Niall Tobin, Sona Sahadevan, Linda brown and Sona Dominic(Image: \u00a9Fran Veale\/Julien Behal Photography)<\/p>\n

The Dublin store that sold last night’s \u20ac1 million Euromillions ticket<\/a> has been revealed.<\/p>\n

The lucky player became the first millionaire lottery winner of the year after landing \u20ac1,005,000 in the Ireland Only Raffle. The winning ticket was bought on the day of the draw at Spar Drumcondra, 122 Drumcondra Road Upper, Dublin<\/a> 9.<\/p>\n

Staff at the shop were “thrilled” to sell the golden ticket. Store manager, Niall Tobin, said: “What 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 Only Raffle ticket that has made the first National Lottery millionaire of 2026. We\u2019re thrilled for Ireland\u2019s newest millionaire and want to wish them every success in the future.”<\/p>\n

\"Spar<\/p>\n

Spar staff Sona Sahadevan, Linda Brown, Niall Tobin and Sona Dominic with the two \u201cWinnies\u201d from the National Lottery.(Image: \u00a9Fran Veale\/Julien Behal Photography)<\/p>\n

National Lottery spokesman, Darragh O’Dwyer, added: “What an incredible way to mark Valentine\u2019s weekend, as Ireland\u2019s first National Lottery millionaire of 2026. The winning Ireland Only Raffle ticket was sold at Spar Drumcondra, and in total, more than 56,000 players in Ireland won prizes across the EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws last night. We\u2019re absolutely thrilled and can\u2019t wait to see the joy this win brings to Ireland\u2019s newest millionaire.”<\/p>\n

The winning raffle ticket number was I-TGQ-37601. Friday night’s draw featured a special \u2018Ireland Only\u2019 Raffle event, with a guaranteed \u20ac1,005,000 prize for one player. As with every EuroMillions<\/a> draw, 10 players win \u20ac5,000 with their unique raffle ticket number.<\/p>\n

\"Friday<\/p>\n

Friday night\u2019s EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle, worth \u20ac1,005,000 was sold at Spar Drumcondra. Darragh O\u2019Dwyer (centre) from the National Lottery with Spar staff Niall Tobin, Sona Sahadevan, Linda brown and Sona Dominic.(Image: Fran Veale)<\/p>\n

Among those players, one winner has had an additional \u20ac1,000,000 added to their prize, making them the first Lotto millionaire of the 2026.The latest EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle winner is advised to sign the back of their ticket and to keep it safe. They should make contact with our prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie<\/a> and arrangements will be made for them to collect their prize in Lottery HQ.<\/p>\n

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