A service station in Balbriggan and a corner shop in the heart of Dublin 8 were today confirmed as the selling locations for Wednesday night’s jackpot winning tickets worth a staggering €3,867,027 each.
The midweek Lotto draw saw two players share the €7,734,054 jackpot on offer to become the 10th and 11th Lotto jackpot winners of 2023.
The celebrations kicked off this morning at the Applegreen on the Naul Road in Balbriggan with staff and customers delighted to hear the news.
On hand to celebrate the news, Ashley Folder, Applegreen Regional Manager said “This is amazing news for the local area and of course, a very lucky customer!
“There is always a great buzz in the store here but the excitement has been through the roof since we heard the great news and it is the main topic of conversation with everyone.
“We are thrilled that an Applegreen customer is one of the lucky winners and we wish the winner the very best with their win!”
Holly Kelly and Karthik Burra (centre) staff at the SPAR shop on South Circular Road location pictured with Michael McGuinness (left) from the National Lottery. Photo by Mac Innes Photography
The Spar store at 13 South Circular Road in Dublin 8 was revealed as the City Centre location that saw a customer win their share of the life-changing amount.
Shop owner Paddy Morris was thrilled to get the call from the National Lottery to say that one of his customers had become a Lotto jackpot winner.
“In all my 22 years of owning the shop, this is my first ever jackpot win so it’s very exciting.
“We’re based in a busy residential area with lots of locals customers so it’s absolutely brilliant news for the area.
“As soon as word gets out, I’m sure there will be great excitement around the community.
“What a night to have our first jackpot win as well – a big night for Dublin Lotto players!”