{"id":370083,"date":"2026-03-28T16:45:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/370083\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T16:45:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:45:22","slug":"lucky-irish-player-bags-huge-euromillions-prize-as-shop-where-winning-ticket-sold-is-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/370083\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucky Irish player bags huge EuroMillions prize as shop where winning ticket sold is revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The National Lottery is urging players to carefully check their tickets, as an incredible prize from Friday night\u2019s EuroMillions draw is yet to be claimed<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two people are waking up \u20ac500k richer\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/12_EuroMillions-Lottery.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"A EuroMillions player in Co. Cork has had a Friday night to remember as they matched 5 numbers in the EuroMillions draw to win \u20ac27,551\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">A EuroMillions player in Co. Cork has had a Friday night to remember as they matched 5 numbers in the EuroMillions draw to win \u20ac27,551<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">An urgent appeal has been issued to Irish <a aria-label=\"EuroMillionsLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/euromillions\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">EuroMillions<\/a> players after one lucky punter bagged a huge prize in Friday night&#8217;s draw.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In total, over 49,000 players in Ireland won prizes in last night&#8217;s EuroMillions and Plus games, including one ticketholder who matched 5 numbers in the main draw to win \u20ac27,551.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The winning EuroMillions numbers for Friday\u2019s (March 27) draw were: 04, 10, 43, 44, 48 and the Lucky Stars were 2 and 4.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"The National LotteryLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/national-lottery\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The National Lottery<\/a> has confirmed that the winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at Spar, Firegrove Service Station, Bishopstown, <a aria-label=\"Co. CorkLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/cork\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Co. Cork<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"LottoLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/lotto\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Lotto<\/a> bosses are now urging EuroMillions players in Cork to check their tickets from last night&#8217;s draw carefully to see if they are the winner of the huge five-figure prize.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Darragh O\u2019Dwyer, National Lottery spokesperson said: \u201cWhat a Friday night it has been for one EuroMillions player in Cork! The Cork player took home the biggest prize of the night when they scooped a prize of \u20ac27,551 after matching 5 numbers in the EuroMillions draw.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;In total, over 49,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the Euromillions and EuroMillions Plus draws. The Cork winner should now make contact with our Prize Claims team who will make arrangements for them to visit National Lottery Headquarters and collect their prize.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This latest win comes after a Dublin player <a aria-label=\"scooped a life-changing \u20ac500,000Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/news\/irish-news\/euromillions-players-urged-check-tickets-36920172\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">scooped a life-changing \u20ac500,000<\/a> win in Tuesday&#8217;s EuroMillions draw.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw, Tuesday March 24, at Centra, Dame Street, Dublin 2. The winning EuroMillions Plus numbers for the midweek draw were: 03, 06, 08, 42 and 49.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Meanwhile, two players in Tuesday night\u2019s main EuroMillions draw matched five numbers to each win an amazing \u20ac13,468.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Players dreaming of being the next big winner are reminded that Saturday night&#8217;s Lotto jackpot is set to roll towards an estimated \u20ac4.8 million. Tickets can be purchased in-store, through the National Lottery app or at www.lottery.ie ahead of the 7.45pm cut-off time for sales this evening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Want to see more of the stories you love from the Irish Mirror? <a aria-label=\"Making us your preferred source on GoogleLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=irishmirror.ie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Making us your preferred source on Google<\/a> means you\u2019ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. 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