A County Clare lottery player who purchased a €1 million winning ticket at a Spar store in Lisdoonvarna during September’s matchmaking festival has finally claimed their prize at National Lottery headquarters in Dublin. The winner, who carried the ticket around for weeks without realizing its massive value, plans to fund upcoming holidays and build a dream home.
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival Ticket Nets €1 Million
The life-changing Quick Pick ticket was bought during the height of Lisdoonvarna’s famous annual matchmaking festival at the local Spar retail outlet in County Clare.
“I never thought to check my ticket,” the winner said while collecting the prize at the National Lottery headquarters. “I’d been driving around with it all the time without realising it was worth €1 million.”
The discovery happened by chance weeks after the September draw. Upon finally scanning the slip, the reality of the seven-figure win set in immediately, triggering an emotional reaction shared alongside close family members. “There were tears of joy,” the player recalled of the moment.
Future Plans Focus on Holidays and Dream Home
Still processing the magnitude of the windfall, the Clare ticketholder expressed a desire to slow down and let the news settle before making any major lifestyle shifts. “I’m looking forward to breathing and taking it all in,” they said.
While dramatic changes are not on the immediate horizon, specific long-held personal goals are now within financial reach. High on the priority list are relaxing holidays, followed closely by the construction of a custom property. “Having the chance to create my dream home is something I’m really looking forward to,” the winner noted.
Second Major Clare Win Highlights September Draws
The €1 million top prize winner was not the only player in County Clare to secure a substantial payout from the autumn draws. Another local resident successfully claimed a €42,031 prize after matching five numbers alongside the bonus ball in the September 9th draw.