Couple plan to use €179k Lotto win to pay for kids' 'astronomical college fees'

A married couple from Co. Laois have collected a prize of €179,034 after they match five numbers plus the bonus in the Lotto draw last Wednesday, March 1.

The couple, who wish to keep their win private, bought their winning Quick Pick ticket at the Supervalu store on Abbeyleix Road in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.