Recent National Lottery Windfalls: Million-Euro Prizes Hit Cork and Westmeath
Ireland has seen a surge of life-changing lottery wins recently, with multiple million-euro prizes landing in County Cork and County Westmeath. From promotional raffle top-ups to matched numbers in the EuroMillions, several players have transitioned into millionaires within the last few weeks.
The Latest Millionaire: Cork’s EuroMillions Raffle Win
The most recent major win occurred during the EuroMillions draw on Friday, April 3, 2026. A lucky player in Cork bagged a total prize of €1,005,000 through the Ireland Only Raffle. This specific prize was part of a promotional draw where ten players initially won €5,000 via their unique raffle ticket numbers, and one of those ten was randomly selected to receive an additional €1 million.
The winning ticket, number I-TLX-11633, was sold at the Marina XL Filling Station in Cork City. Store owner Tim O’Donoghue, along with staff members May Cremin and Christian Murphy Cronin, celebrated the news as the National Lottery urged the winner to come forward and claim their prize.
A Winning Streak for Cork Players
The April 3 win is part of a broader trend of success for players in the “Rebel County.” Other notable recent wins include:
- Lotto Syndicate Windfall: A group of friends in Cork won €1 million after purchasing a ticket online on March 14. The group originally believed they had won a standard €500 prize through the Lotto Plus Raffle, only to discover they had secured a million-euro top-up via a random draw.
- Bishopstown EuroMillions Win: On Friday, March 27, 2026, a player matched five numbers in the EuroMillions draw to win €27,551. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased at the Spar, Firegrove Service Station in Bishopstown, Co. Cork.
- Online Prize: Another Cork player recently won €37,292 from a ticket purchased online.
Westmeath Secures Major Lotto Plus Prize
While Cork has seen multiple wins, County Westmeath also secured a massive payout. A syndicate in Westmeath claimed a Lotto Plus One top prize of €1,000,000 from the draw held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The syndicate reported taking significant precautions to keep the ticket safe in the days following the win before claiming the funds.
- Latest Win: €1,005,000 EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle (April 3, 2026) sold at Marina XL Filling Station, Cork City.
- Westmeath Win: €1,000,000 Lotto Plus One prize (March 25, 2026).
- Cork Syndicate: €1,000,000 Lotto Plus Raffle top-up (March 14, 2026).
- Other Cork Wins: €27,551 (March 27) and €37,292 (online).
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle work?
In this promotional format, ten players are selected to win €5,000 based on their unique raffle ticket numbers. One of these ten winners is then chosen in a random draw to receive an additional €1 million.
Where can players check their tickets?
Players can check their tickets through the official National Lottery app, at www.lottery.ie, or at authorized retail outlets.
As the National Lottery continues to announce winners across the country, players are reminded to double-check their tickets, especially those purchased during the recent Easter weekend, to ensure no life-changing prizes go unclaimed.