'Shock and delight': Lucky Cork winner collects €2.5m lotto win

The winning ticket for the draw on May 27 was bought in O'Connell's Foodstore in Myrtelville, Co Cork.

The winning ticket for the draw on May 27 was bought in O'Connell's Foodstore in MyrtlEville, Co Cork. Picture: John Allen / Mac Innes Photography

"A happy mix of shock and delight" is how the Cork winner of almost €2.5m has described the feeling.

Scooping a life-changing €2,469,871, the lucky Leesider said they intend on taking their time and "carefully plan" what they next.