Irish Player Wins €17M EuroMillions Jackpot in Cavan

An Irish player has won a 17 million euro jackpot in the EuroMillions draw held on Friday night, with the winning ticket purchased in County Cavan. The victory marks the second time this year that an Irish ticket holder has claimed the top prize in the multinational lottery, following a record 250 million euro win by a family syndicate in June.

The winning numbers for the main draw were 7, 25, 30, 37 and 41, along with Lucky Stars 5 and 11. National Lottery officials confirmed the jackpot was secured by matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars. The exact retail location of the ticket sale in Cavan will be announced on Tuesday, though further details about the region were shared earlier. This win comes just two weeks after another Cavan player claimed the top prize in the Daily Million draw on November 30.

The National Lottery urged all players, particularly those in Cavan, to carefully check their tickets. "This incredible win comes at a special time of year and is sure to be a huge Christmas surprise for the winner," said Darragh O'Dwyer, a National Lottery spokesperson. He added, "We're asking all Cavan players to check their tickets very carefully and, if you are...