Westport store sold Saturday night's €1 million winning Lotto ticket

THERE were celebrations to be heard far and wide in the centre of Westport town as Hoban's Centra was announced as the selling location of Saturday’s Lotto Plus 1 top prize winning ticket worth a life-changing €1 million.

Shop owner Sean Hoban, who has owned the store for nine years, was delighted to hear the news from the weekend.

He said: “This is by far the biggest win that we have ever had so we’re all thrilled here in the store.

“We have a team of around 20 working here and we’re all just over the moon as it’s not everyday that you hear that one of your customer’s has become an overnight millionaire.

“The shop is located in the heart of the town here in Westport and all year round we’re kept busy with local and holiday trade. As a family run store, we’re all delighted for the winner and wish them all the very best with their huge win.”

The National Lottery has confirmed that the July 13 winner has come forward and arrangements are being made for them to visit Lotto HQ to collect their €1 million prize.