Irish Lotto Winners: €130K-€250K Jackpots Tied to Local Shops – Full Story
- A lotto player in Crosshaven, Cork, won more than €130,000 on a Quick Pick ticket, while a separate ticket worth €250,000 was sold in Skibbereen.
- The win in Crosshaven involved a Quick Pick ticket, which uses a computer-generated selection of numbers rather than player-chosen digits.
- In a separate development, The Southern Star reported that a winning Lotto ticket worth €250,000 was purchased in Skibbereen.
A lotto player in Crosshaven, Cork, won more than €130,000 on a Quick Pick ticket, while a separate ticket worth €250,000 was sold in Skibbereen. The National Lottery confirmed these wins across the Cork region on June 28, 2026, according to reports from echo live and The Southern Star.
The win in Crosshaven involved a Quick Pick ticket, which uses a computer-generated selection of numbers rather than player-chosen digits. According to echo live and Cork Beo, the prize amount exceeded €130,000.
In a separate development, The Southern Star reported that a winning Lotto ticket worth €250,000 was purchased in Skibbereen. The Irish Mirror reported that the winning ticket was traced back to an Irish shop, though it did not specify the exact retail location for the Skibbereen prize.
How much did the Crosshaven player win?
The player from Crosshaven secured a prize of over €130,000. This specific win was attributed to a Quick Pick ticket, according to reporting by echo live.
Cork Beo noted that the National Lottery urged all players to check their tickets to confirm if they held winning numbers. The win is categorized as a six-figure prize.
Where was the €250,000 ticket sold?
The €250,000 winning ticket was purchased in Skibbereen, according to The Southern Star. This prize is significantly higher than the win reported in Crosshaven.
While both wins occurred within the Cork region, they represent two distinct prize tiers and locations. The Irish Mirror characterized the prize as life-changing.
How do these two wins compare?
The two wins reported on June 28, 2026, highlight different outcomes for players in the Cork area:
- Skibbereen Win: €250,000 prize.
- Crosshaven Win: Over €130,000 prize via Quick Pick.
The Skibbereen win is nearly double the value of the Crosshaven prize. The Crosshaven win specifically highlights the use of the Quick Pick system, whereas the method of number selection for the Skibbereen ticket was not specified in the reporting from The Southern Star.
The National Lottery manages these draws and oversees the distribution of prizes to verified ticket holders. Both winners are located in County Cork.