'We know what the winning feeling is like': €1m Lotto ticket sold in Kerry

“Anytime that you see the National Lottery number popping up on your phone, you know it’s going to be good news.” 

 These are the words of Store owner Micheál Lynch, who was overjoyed to learn his Castlegregory shop had sold the winning Quick Pick ticket worth €1m.

Lotto chiefs confirmed on Friday that Lynch’s Country Store, Strand Street, Castlegregory, Co Kerry sold the Lotto plus 1 winning ticket, crowning a new millionaire in Kerry.

“Our customers have had a recent run of good fortune with Lottery prizes in the store but this million-euro win puts the icing on the cake,” Micheál revealed.

Staff at Lynch’s Country Store have no shortage of luck, having won a large sum in a staff syndicate just before Christmas.

“Just before Christmas, our own staff syndicate won a €50,000 EuroMillions prize, so we know what the winning feeling is like!” 

“We’re hopeful that the winner is a regular customer as the village itself is very quiet this time of year with very little tourists or passing trade,” Micheál said.

Celebrations are already well underway on the Dingle Peninsula, after a ‘flying start’ to the New Year.

The newly-turned millionaire took home the top prize in the Lotto Plus 1 draw. The winning numbers in Wednesday’s Lotto Plus 1 draw were: 8, 11, 26, 27, 38 and 45 and the bonus was 43.

“The whole town will be out celebrating today and whoever the winner is, we wish them every bit of luck with this life-changing prize,” Micheál added.

The National Lottery has said they are still waiting for the lucky winner of Wednesday’s top prize to come forward and so encourage all players to ‘check tickets carefully’.

“If you are the lucky winner, make sure to sign the back of the ticket and contact our Prize Claims Team on 1800 666 222 or email [e-mail] and arrangements will be made for them to claim their prize,” a Lotto spokesperson said.

The winner has become the third millionaire to be made through the Lotto in 2023.