What may be Ireland's longest-running lotto syndicate collects €52k for 29 special school workers

They found out about their win during storm Ophelia.

The staff of a special school in Athlone, Co Westmeath, have collected €52,401 on the Lotto after 30 years of trying.

The St. Hilda’s Special School Syndicate of 29 current and former staff were thrilled with their Lotto Match 5 Plus Bonus win when they called to National Lottery Headquarters to collect their cheque.