Midlands couple wins €500,000

A midlands couple got the week off to the perfect start today by picking up a cheque for half a million euro.
They almost didn’t make it, however, as the excited husband explains: “We’ve been playing the same numbers for a bit now and hadn’t had much luck. I was going to change them. I’m glad I stuck with them for one more draw. Thanks to those numbers, I’m half way to being a millionaire.”
The couple, who wishes to remain anonymous, won the top prize in the EuroMillions Plus draw on Friday, May 3. They played via the National Lottery’s online service, Play Online. “It’s so handy,” said the winners. “Just log on and away you go.”
The good news is still sinking in and the happy couple has decided to take some time out before making any big decisions on how to spend their windfall.
“It’s a great win and it’ll give our family security for the future. We never dreamed it’d happen to us but it just goes to show you never know what’s around the corner.”