'Absolutely blessed': Kildare dad who battled life-threatening cancer scoops Lotto prize

It was an emotional day for one Kildare man as he visited the National Lottery headquarters to collect a record Lotto prize.

'Absolutely blessed': Kildare dad who battled life-threatening cancer scoops Lotto prize
Mon, 20 May, 2019 - 18:19
Michelle McGlynn

It was an emotional day for one Kildare man as he visited the National Lottery headquarters to collect a record Lotto prize.

The dad claimed a €795,000 Lotto Match 5+ Bonus prize with a Quick Pick ticket which was bought at the Motorway Services Area, Monasterevin in Co Kildare.

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