Sarah Ruane, communications executive in the National Lottery, reveals Co. Mayo as the winning location for Friday night’s EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle win worth a staggering €1,005,000. Photo: Michael McLaughlin / Mac Innes Photography

Lucky Mayo EuroMillions player wins €1 million

MAYO has been revealed as the county where a EuroMillions player won a life-changing €1,005,000 in Friday night’s (September 20) special EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle promotion.

The winning ticket, purchased online, carried the raffle code I-RDJ-29621.

As part of the ongoing ‘4 More Lottery Millionaires’ promotion, Friday’s draw saw the Mayo player have €1 million added to their €5,000 prize, marking the third of four special draws this month.

The National Lottery is urging EuroMillions players to check their online tickets very carefully and if they are a winner, they should contact the prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to collect their prize from Lotto HQ.