Dublin: A lucky ticket holder in County Cavan has officially become a millionaire after winning the top prize of €1,000,000 in the National Lottery’s New Year’s Eve Millionaire Raffle. The winning ticket number is 322259.
Key Highlights of the Draw:
- The Big Win: While the county is confirmed, the specific shop that sold the winning ticket will be revealed on Friday, January 2nd.
- Cavan’s Winning Streak: This is the third major win for the county recently, following a €17 million EuroMillions jackpot on December 12th (sold at Lidl, Cavan Town) and a €1 million Daily Million win on November 30th.
- Other Big Winners: Six other players won €100,000 each. These tickets were sold in Cork (Online), Donegal (Spar, Letterkenny), Dublin (SuperValu, Clondalkin & Online), Monaghan (Londis), and Tipperary (Spar, Tipperary Town).
- Total Prizes: The draw featured over 8,500 prizes ranging from €500 to the top €1 million prize.
National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr has urged all players to check their tickets immediately on the lottery website or app. Winners are advised to sign the back of their tickets and contact the National Lottery Prize Claims team.
