Westmeath Strikes Gold Twice: Two Million-Euro Lottery Wins in One Week
County Westmeath has experienced an extraordinary run of luck, securing two separate €1 million National Lottery jackpots within a single week. This rare occurrence has placed the midlands in the spotlight as players celebrate life-changing windfalls from two different game formats.
The Latest Win: Monday’s Daily Million Jackpot
A Westmeath player became a millionaire on Monday, March 30, 2026, after matching all six numbers in the 9pm Daily Million draw. The winning ticket, purchased on the day of the draw, secured the top prize of €1 million.
The winning numbers for the March 30 draw were 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, 31, with a bonus number of 18. National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan urged players in the midlands to check their tickets carefully, noting that the win comes immediately after another major victory in the same region.
A Historic First: The Lotto Plus 1 Windfall
The Daily Million win followed just days after another Westmeath resident scooped €1 million in the Lotto Plus 1 draw on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. This win was particularly significant as it marked the first Lotto Plus 1 top prize winner of 2026 and made the player the sixth National Lottery millionaire of the year to date.
The winning ticket for the March 25 draw was purchased at the Corrib Oil Service Station on the Ballymahon Road in Athlone. The winning Lotto Plus 1 numbers were 14, 15, 16, 30, 37, 38, and the bonus was 31.
National Luck: Other Major Winners Across Ireland
While Westmeath dominated the headlines, several other players across Ireland secured substantial prizes during the same period:
- Dublin: A player won the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000 on March 24.
- Mayo: A player matched five numbers in the Lotto 5-4-3-2-1 Plus 2 draw on March 28, winning a total of €375,000.
- Cork and Galway: Two players matched five numbers and the bonus in the main Lotto draw on March 25, winning €17,867 each. The Cork winner purchased their ticket at McCarthy News on Main Street, Midleton, while the Galway winner used Londis Renmore.
Contributing to Good Causes
Beyond the individual winners, the National Lottery continues to fund community projects across the country. Nearly 30 cent of every €1 spent on games is allocated to “Good Causes,” supporting sectors such as health, education, sport, arts, heritage, and the Irish Language. In the week ending recently, the National Lottery raised €4.4 million for these initiatives.
Key Takeaways for Players
| Draw Date | Game | Prize | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | Daily Million | €1,000,000 | Westmeath |
| March 25, 2026 | Lotto Plus 1 | €1,000,000 | Athlone, Westmeath |
| March 28, 2026 | Lotto 5-4-3-2-1 | €375,000 | Mayo |
| March 24, 2026 | EuroMillions Plus | €500,000 | Dublin |
How to Claim a Prize
The National Lottery advises all winners to take the following steps to secure their funds:
- Sign the back of the winning ticket immediately.
- Keep the ticket in a safe and secure location.
- Contact the National Lottery Prize Claims team via phone at 1800 666 222 or email at claims@lottery.ie to arrange collection.
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