By Cathal Ryan
Copyright irishmirror
There were several celebratory moments at Lottery HQ as players from across the country arrived to collect their impressive prizes, turning unexpected purchases into unforgettable experiences. A family syndicate were delighted to pick up their cheque worth €1,000,000 after scooping the Daily Million top prize on September 9. The family purchased their winning ticket for the 9pm draw at Earls on Abbey Street in Wicklow . The syndicate manager admitted that the unpredictable Irish weather made them come close to not buying a ticket for the draw at all. “For a change, I can a say that the lashing rain worked in my favour. “I had no plans to go to the shop at all, instead I was going to hang a shelf in our shed – a job I had been putting off, the weather wasn’t making it easy. I took that as a sign to head to the shop, so I picked up a few bits and got my ticket.” “I can safely say that I am never checking my ticket at night time again! I checked the ticket just as I got into bed and when I saw I won the top prize, do you think there was a chance of me sleeping that night? “I ended up getting out of the bed to make a cup of tea and calm myself before telling the family what we won. I’ll be checking my tickets in the morning now in future, that’s for sure! I have kept the ticket close ever since the win. It’s been safely tucked away in my wallet where I can check every so often that it’s still there.” One Dublin man claimed a €50,000 prize with a Mega Money Multiplier scratch card. He picked up the winning ticket at Mace Service Station in Castlebar, Co. Mayo , while travelling for work. “When I saw the €50,000 prize, my first thought was ‘Holidays again?’” he said. “It made the three-hour drive home feel like a breeze knowing I had a fortune in my pocket!” With plans to tick off another destination from his travel list and possibly upgrade his car, he’s ready to enjoy the rewards of his win. Also claiming a top prize in the Bingo Multiplier game was a player from Co. Meath who won €50,000. The winning scratch card was purchased at Nearby, Unit 7, Johnstown Shopping Centre, Navan, Co. Meath . “I was scratching the card at the kitchen table when I realised, I’d won! I was just so excited, I ran upstairs and pulled my partner out of bed to get them to double, and triple check the card, as I was doubting myself.” When asked how he planned to spend his prize, he replied “I’ve no immediate plans with the win, but I’ll continue playing!” A Dublin woman was all smiles in the Winners Room after her €15 All Cash Gift scratch card revealed a €15,000 prize. Her ticket was purchased at Nearby Clonee Mart, Riverdale House, Main Street, Clonee, Co. Meath, and it all started with a sparkly card that caught her eye. “My partner always lets me choose between two cards, I went with the sparkly one!” she said. “I couldn’t believe it when I saw €15,000. I couldn’t even read all the digits, at first, I thought it was €1,500, then I realised there was another zero!” To keep the ticket safe, she tucked it away among old children’s paintings, a clever hiding spot until she could bring it to HQ. “We were a bit paranoid about keeping it safe, but I knew no one would think to look there!” she laughed. She’s now planning a luxurious spa hotel getaway with her partner to celebrate. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here .
