Two lucky Irish lottery players have seen their lives transformed in recent National Lottery draws, with one just a single number away from a life-changing €2 million jackpot.
In tonight’s main Lotto draw, a punters matched five numbers and the bonus number, scoring a ample €155,382. The winning numbers were 24, 26, 30, 35, 36, and 40, with the bonus number being 16. “Had the player managed to match just one other number,” remarked one lottery expert, “they woudl have walked away with a truly life-changing sum.”
Adding to the excitement, another player bagged the €250,000 top prize in the Lotto Plus 2 draw. Tickets with the winning numbers 9, 12, 15, 33, 39, and 41, with a bonus number of 31, were sold in Dublin. The National Lottery urges the winner to sign the back of their ticket and contact their prize claim team.
While ther was no winner for the €1 million Lotto Plus 1 prize,70 lucky individuals each won €500 in the raffle,with the winning number being 5554.
A Shop to Remember
Table of Contents
- 1. A Shop to Remember
- 2. What factors contribute to the public’s captivation with lottery stories, especially those involving near misses or ample wins?
- 3. Irish Lotto Fever: Interview with Lottery Expert, Ciaran O’Brien
- 4. Archyde: Ciaran, what are your thoughts on the recent Lotto draws, particularly the €155,382 win where a single number separated the winner from a €2 million prize?
- 5. Archyde: How common are near-misses like this one?
- 6. Archyde: Do you think stories like this encourage more people to play the lottery?
- 7. Archyde: Do you have any advice for people who are considering playing the lottery?
- 8. Archyde: Ciaran,do you have a thoght on the excitement generated by the Centra shop in Drogheda selling the €4.6 million jackpot ticket?
The excitement doesn’t stop there! One Centra store in Drogheda, Co. Louth, is celebrating after selling the winning ticket for last wednesday’s €4.6 million Lotto jackpot. Shop owner William Daly expressed his delight: “My wife, Bernie and I are thrilled with today’s announcement as the latest store to sell a winning Lotto Jackpot ticket and to have sold the first Lotto jackpot win of 2025,” he said.
Daly continued, “This is our first time ever selling a winning ticket, we are over the moon to have done so.I’d like to thank the amazing team in our store for their dedication and hard work, serving our loyal customers in our community hear in Drogheda.” He added, “We have a lot of regular customers, so it’s great to think that one of them may have won a life-changing prize. We wish the very best for the winner and may it bring them every happiness and success in the future. It’s a well-deserved lift for the community here in Drogheda!”
What factors contribute to the public’s captivation with lottery stories, especially those involving near misses or ample wins?
Irish Lotto Fever: Interview with Lottery Expert, Ciaran O’Brien
Last week saw several lucky irish punters win substantial sums in the National Lottery, with one player almost securing a life-changing €2 million jackpot.we spoke to lottery expert, Ciaran O’Brien, to get his perspective on these remarkable wins.
Archyde: Ciaran, what are your thoughts on the recent Lotto draws, particularly the €155,382 win where a single number separated the winner from a €2 million prize?
Ciaran O’Brien: These draws truly highlight the thrill and sometimes agonizingly close calls of lottery play. It’s a fantastic win, of course, but there’s no escaping that feeling of “what if?”.It shows how unpredictable the lottery is – one number can make all the difference between a life-changing sum and a still very considerable win.
Archyde: How common are near-misses like this one?
Ciaran O’Brien: Near-misses are surprisingly frequent. There are situations where people match four or even five numbers, just missing the bonus or the final number for a major prize. It’s a bit like the lottery’s way of keeping everyone on edge and hoping for the next big win!
Archyde: Do you think stories like this encourage more people to play the lottery?
Ciaran O’Brien: Definitely. People are drawn to the idea that luck coudl change their lives, especially when they hear stories of those who were so close to hitting it big.
Archyde: Do you have any advice for people who are considering playing the lottery?
ciaran O’brien: Remember,the lottery is a form of entertainment,and the odds are always against you. Set a budget for yourself and stick to it. Don’t chase losses,and above all,enjoy the moment of anticipation – that’s part of the fun!
Archyde: Ciaran,do you have a thoght on the excitement generated by the Centra shop in Drogheda selling the €4.6 million jackpot ticket?
Ciaran O’Brien: It’s fantastic that such a significant win has happened in a local community. It brings joy and positive attention to the small business, and hopefully, the winner will use the money to make their dreams a reality.
