politics | February 22, 2026

Where was Euromillions won in Ireland?

Where was Euromillions won in Ireland?

Dublin
The winning ticket was sold in Dublin.

Do Euromillions winners pay tax?

If you just won the lottery, you might be wondering whether there is any tax to pay on lottery winnings. The quick answer is no: no Income Tax. and no extra National Insurance.

Can you remain anonymous if you win the Euromillions?

If the winners wanted anonymity instead of going public, would you still advise them? Absolutely yes. It’s entirely the winner’s decision if they want to share news of their win. We have an aftercare programme in place to ensure that all winners have access to legal and financial advice.

What is the biggest win on the EuroMillions?

Notable wins

RankDatePrize in Euro
12021-10-15220,000,000
22021-02-26210,000,000
32020-12-11200,000,000
42017-10-06190,000,000

How many people in Ireland won the EuroMillions?

In total over 61,000 players in Ireland won prizes in the EuroMillions and Plus games.

What lottery winners do with their money?

Lottery winners can collect their prize as an annuity or as a lump-sum. Often referred to as a “lottery annuity,” the annuity option provides annual payments over time. A lump-sum payout distributes the full amount of after-tax winnings at once.

Has any black person won the lottery in UK?

Kitchen manager Amadou Gillen won the top prize on the £4 Million Black and Gold Scratchcard from National Lottery GameStore. It was early evening and on a break from working as a kitchen manager at Wetherspoons, Amadou nipped out to buy 2 scratchcards.

Has a lucky dip ever won EuroMillions?

There he bought a single EuroMillions Lucky Dip®. That rainy day purchase proved to be a winner, worth a stunning £40.6M. He asked for a Lucky Dip® for that night’s draw thinking it was Wednesday night and Lotto, when in fact it was a Tuesday and he ended up with a EuroMillions ticket.

What is the biggest lottery win in Ireland?

€175 million
On 19 February 2019, a family syndicate from North Dublin won a €175 million jackpot, which holds the record for Ireland’s largest ever lottery win. The odds of winning the EuroMillions jackpot are 1 in 139,838,160.

What time is EuroMillions draw Ireland?

7.45 pm
What time is the EuroMillions draw? Draw days are every Tuesday and Friday at 7.45 pm and results can be viewed seen on our results page after 9.25pm on the night of the draw. Sales close at 7.30pm on draw days.

Who won EuroMillions 2011 and why did they remain anonymous?

Both winners decided to remain anonymous. Chris and Colin Weir won €185 million in the draw on Tuesday 12th July 2011 and were unveiled to the public shortly afterwards at a press conference held at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa in Polmont, near Falkirk.

How can I view the latest EuroMillions results?

View the latest EuroMillions results here, updated live every Tuesday and Friday night as draws take place and tickets are processed. Winning numbers are displayed below, along with the UK Millionaire Maker raffle code for each draw. You can select a specific result to view prize breakdown details or have your tickets automatically checked for you.

How many EuroMillions jackpot winners have there been?

There have been hundreds of EuroMillions jackpot winners crowned since the first draw in February 2004, with lucky players landing prizes worth between €16 million and the maximum €190 million.

What are some of the most famous EuroMillions syndicate wins?

There are several notable EuroMillions syndicate wins throughout the history of the game: On Friday 1st July 2016, a syndicate of Dublin bus drivers won a EuroMillions jackpot worth €23.8 million. Each of the 22 members of the group received just over €1 million and even arrived by bus to pick up their cheques!