A family syndicate from Drogheda has claimed a life-changing €4,642,646 Lotto jackpot, marking the first such win of 2025. The winning ticket was purchased at John’s Centra on Platin Road in Drogheda for the draw held on Wednesday, January 29. The family, who have been playing the same numbers together for years, were overjoyed when they realized their long-held dream had come true.

The Moment of Realization

One family member recounted the exhilarating moment they discovered their win:

“I was always convinced one of us would win the Lotto. It’s become a tradition in the house, checking the tickets every week using the app. When we scanned the winning ticket – we could not believe it – the ticket was checked over and over again! I never let the ticket leave my side; any time I left the house, it came with me, and when I was at home, the safest place for it was to have it tucked away in my passport!”

A Day of Celebrations at Lotto HQ

The family was among several winners who gathered at Lotto HQ to collect their prizes, totaling more than €4.7 million. Winners hailed from Cork, Drogheda, Dublin, Mayo, and Longford, each with their own unique stories of luck and excitement.

Other Notable Wins

A Dublin man claimed €44,357 after matching five numbers plus the bonus in the draw on Saturday, February 8. He purchased his winning ticket from Centra on the Malahide Road in Clontarf. Reflecting on his unexpected windfall, he said:

“I don’t usually buy Lotto tickets, but I happened to be in a shop and flippantly decided to buy a quick pick, not thinking much of it at the time. That night, I happened to see the numbers appear on screen and thought they looked familiar. I jumped up out of my seat to scan the ticket on the app. When it said, ‘You’ve Won Big,’ I knew I was onto a winner!”

Having recently purchased a new home, he plans to use his winnings for renovations.

In Mayo, a woman celebrated a €45,000 win on a Fire 4s Ice 5s scratch card purchased from Kavanagh’s SuperValu in Claremorris. She shared her experience:

“I was doing my weekly grocery shopping, and that specific scratch card caught my eye – it was the first time I’ve ever purchased it. Even after the win, I bought another one that had a €25 prize on it!”

She plans to use her winnings for a trip to Romania.

A Cork couple claimed a €25,000 prize on a Money Multiplier scratch card, which had been given as a birthday present. The scratch card was purchased from O’Hare’s Mace in Carrigtwohill. The delighted winner remarked:

“I could not have asked for a better birthday present! A family holiday to Disneyland is on the cards this year!”

Lastly, a Longford woman won €25,000 on a Mega Money Multiplier scratch card bought from Gala/Applegreen Service Station on the Dublin Road. She was initially in disbelief upon revealing her prize during an extended lunch break and now hopes to celebrate her windfall with a trip to a sunnier destination.

The Joy of Winning

These stories highlight the excitement and joy that come with unexpected lottery wins. For the Drogheda family syndicate, their consistent participation and shared hope have culminated in a remarkable jackpot, underscoring the life-changing potential of the Lotto.

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