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20th Feb 2025

Kerry native wins staggering €2.2 million jackpot in Lotto draw

Seán Crosbie

A lucky Mayo player has also won €108,809.

A Kerry player has woken up to the fantastic news that they have won €2,274,988 in last night’s (Wednesday, Feb 19th) main Lotto draw.

The Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw.  

The winner becomes the third Lotto jackpot winner of the year and the National Lottery fifth millionaire of 2025.

The location of the shop where the ticket was bought is set to be announced on Friday.

A Mayo player is also celebrating after matching 5 numbers and the bonus to win €108,809.

Their ticket was purchased from Casey’s Londis in Balla, Main Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. 

The winning numbers from last night’s draw were 2, 27, 28, 29, 38, 44 and the Bonus was 20

Darragh O’Dwyer, National Lottery spokesperson said:  

“We are delighted to announce Ireland’s newest millionaire has won an astonishing €2,274,988 in last night’s Lotto draw.

“This is the third Lotto Jackpot Winner of 2025, as last night’s Jackpot win in Co. Kerry comes hot on the heels of last week’s Lotto Jackpot win in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. 

“In total over 55,000 players won prizes in the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws last night, including our Lotto jackpot winner and the Mayo player who won €108,809 after matching 5 numbers and the bonus.” 

The National Lottery is urging all players in the Kerry and Mayo areas to check their tickets carefully and if you’re holding the winning ticket, be sure to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie to arrange the collection of your prize.

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