A Galway woman is celebrating an extraordinary stroke of luck after claiming a €7,028,440 jackpot in the Lotto draw on November 19th.
The winning ticket, purchased at Eurospar An Cheathrú Rua in Carraroe, carried a set of numbers that she had been faithfully playing for 25 years. Remarkably, this life-changing combination was made up of family birthdays, a routine choice that finally paid off in the most spectacular way.
The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, described the unforgettable moment she discovered her windfall. “I scanned my ticket on the National Lottery app, and the message popped up: ‘You’ve won big,’” she shared.
“At first, I had no idea how big! I thought it might be a few thousand euros.” Intrigued but skeptical, she reached out to the National Lottery Prize Claims Team to confirm her win.
When she was introduced to Martin Monaghan, a member of the claims team, the reality of her fortune began to sink in.
“Martin asked me if I was sitting down before delivering the news,” she recalled. “When he told me I’d won the €7 million jackpot, I was utterly shocked. It’s a moment I’ll never forget.”
This win is not her first brush with Lotto success, though it is by far the most significant. Over two decades ago, she matched four numbers and won €27. “I never imagined those same numbers would bring me this incredible jackpot all these years later,” she said with a mix of disbelief and gratitude.
The Galway woman is still adjusting to the enormity of her good fortune but has already begun thinking about how to use her winnings.
With a generous heart, she plans to share her wealth with those closest to her. “I’m looking forward to helping others, starting with family and friends,” she revealed. Though her long-term plans remain undecided, one thing is certain—her winnings will be used to make a positive impact.
The story of this remarkable win has captured the attention of the local community, especially given the sentimental attachment to the winning numbers. For 25 years, these numbers had been a simple yet consistent reminder of family milestones. Now, they symbolize a new chapter in her life, filled with opportunities to support loved ones and bring dreams to fruition.
Reflecting on her journey, the winner expressed profound gratitude.
With her prize officially claimed and her future brimming with possibility, the Galway woman is embarking on a new adventure, one made all the more special by the family ties woven into her winning combination.
This heartwarming story reminds us all that persistence, even in something as unpredictable as the Lotto, can lead to extraordinary outcomes.
