A Cork player matched five numbers and the bonus in Saturday night’s draw to claim a €77,437 prize, sharing the tier with an identical ticket sold in Kerry. National Lottery officials confirmed the winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at Collins SuperValu on Main Street in Carrigaline.
Two Tickets Share Secondary Prize as Jackpot Rolls
- The Win: A player who bought a Quick Pick at Collins SuperValu in Carrigaline matched five numbers plus the bonus, securing exactly €77,437.
- The Mirror Result: A ticket purchased at Centra on Muckross Road in Killarney matched the exact same numbers to claim an equal share of the secondary prize tier.
- The Jackpot Roll: With no ticket matching all main numbers to claim the €3.5m jackpot, Monday’s estimated top prize climbs to €3.6m.
Winning Numbers and Ticket Locations Across the Draw
The winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Lotto event were 2, 15, 24, 25, 30, and 43, with 16 serving as the bonus number. While no participant secured the €3.5m main jackpot, two distinct players landed the Match 5 plus bonus tier. The first successful ticket was processed at Collins SuperValu on Main Street in Carrigaline, Cork. Simultaneously, an identical payout was triggered in the south-west at a Centra outlet on Muckross Road in Killarney, County Kerry.
Next Steps for Claimants and Jackpot Projections
National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan issued guidance for participants holding tickets from Saturday’s draw. “If you’re one of our winners, sign the back of your ticket, keep it somewhere safe and contact our prize claims team,” she stated. Winners have been directed to reach out directly via telephone at 1800 666 222 or through electronic correspondence at [email protected] to verify their entries.
With the primary €3.5m jackpot remaining untouched during the Saturday evening draw, the prize pool rolls forward. Operators project Monday’s upcoming draw will feature an estimated jackpot of €3.6m. Meanwhile, the broader corporate structure of the Irish National Lottery continues under the ownership of French gaming operator La Française des Jeux, which acquired licence holder Premier Lotteries Ireland in 2023 for €350m.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
