Midlands €8.2m jackpot winner has come forward

The National Lottery has confirmed the winner of the €8.2m lotto jackpot in Moneygall, Co. Offaly, has come forward.

Arrangements are now being made for them to visit lottery headquarters to collect their prize.

Reacting to news that the ticket had been sold at Obama Plaza in Moneygall, Pat McDonagh, Founder and Managing Director of Supermac’s and Plaza Group, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the winning ticket was sold at Obama Plaza. Over the past twelve years, the Plaza has become a landmark for the local community and for people travelling from every corner of the country, so it’s wonderful to think that someone simply dropping in has had their life changed forever.”

“Everyone here is hugely excited by the news and we would like to congratulate the winner of this incredible prize. We hope they take the time to enjoy the moment, celebrate with their loved ones and make the very most of this life-changing win. On behalf of everyone at Obama Plaza, we wish them every happiness for the future.”

National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr said it was a big weekend for winners all over the country: “What an incredible week it has been for National Lottery players across the country. The celebrations began last weekend with two incredible wins: an €8.2 million Lotto jackpot ticket sold at Obama Plaza in Moneygall, Co. Offaly for Saturday night’s draw, followed by a €1 million Daily Million top prize win in Cork on Sunday. These latest successes bring the total number of millionaires created through National Lottery games this year to 19. We’re delighted that both winners have already made contact with our Prize Claims team, and we look forward to welcoming them to our famous Winners Room very soon.”