Mayo Hairdresser Wins EuroMillions Prize
- Patrick Monahan, a hairdresser from Castlebar, County Mayo, has officially claimed a €255,000 prize from the EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle promotion held on Friday, may 30, 2024.
- The winning ticket was purchased at Duffy's Costcutter on Turlough Road, Castlebar, just before the raffle's cut-off time.
- "I'm absolutely thrilled," Monahan stated, still processing the news.
Castlebar Hairdresser Claims €255,000 EuroMillions Ireland Onyl Raffle Prize
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– Updated August 30, 2024 at 21:33 (EST)
Local Man Wins Big
Patrick Monahan, a hairdresser from Castlebar, County Mayo, has officially claimed a €255,000 prize from the EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle promotion held on Friday, may 30, 2024. monahan, who has worked in the hairdressing industry for over 40 years, purchased the winning ticket on a whim.
Last-Minute Purchase Proves Lucky
The winning ticket was purchased at Duffy’s Costcutter on Turlough Road, Castlebar, just before the raffle’s cut-off time. Monahan bought two Quick Pick tickets – one for himself and one for a friend who was waiting in his car. A playful decision to let his friend choose between the left and right tickets resulted in Monahan holding the winning one.
A Surprising Win
“I’m absolutely thrilled,” Monahan stated, still processing the news. He initially believed he had won €5,000, not the considerably larger €250,000 prize. He intends to celebrate his win with the friend who unknowingly helped him choose the winning ticket.
EuroMillions Draw Details
The winning numbers in the EuroMillions draw on friday, May 30, 2024, were 6, 9, 10, 13, and 37, with Lucky Stars 1 and 7.
Next Lotto Jackpot
The Lotto Jackpot for tonight’s draw is estimated at €2 million. Tickets are available for purchase in-store, through the National Lottery app, or directly on the National Lottery website before the 7:45 pm cut-off time.