Mayo player claims €500,000 EuroMillions prize

A PLAYER from Mayo visited National Lottery HQ yesterday to collect an incredible €500,000 prize won in the EuroMillions Plus draw last Tuesday.

The winning ticket was purchased online.

Speaking to the National Lottery, the winner said: “I was in the break room in work when I checked my ticket. I immediately rang my partner and told her the good news.

“She didn’t believe me and thought I was winding her up. She told me to swear on my dog's life. Only when I swore on my dog’s life did she believe me!”

Asked about how they intend to use their winnings, the winner said: “It’s not every day you win €500,000 and I look forward to properly marking the occasion. A once in a lifetime trip is on the cards, a first-class ticket to somewhere off the beaten track!”