Limerick village buzzing as local shop sells €2.6m Lotto ticket

The quaint village of Pallaskenry, nestled along County Limerick’s Shannon estuary, is buzzing with excitement as residents speculate about the identity of a newfound millionaire among them. The recent Lotto draw on 1 March saw a local player clinch a life-altering €2.6 million jackpot.

The winning ‘Quick Pick’ ticket was purchased on 26 February at the village’s Gala store. The fortunate numbers drawn were 2, 6, 7, 10, 28, 32, with the bonus number 19. The National Lottery has confirmed that the winner has come forward, and arrangements are underway for them to collect their substantial prize.

Store owner Chen Xiyuan, who has been at the helm of the Gala shop for over four years, expressed his elation upon learning that his establishment sold the winning ticket. He remarked that this event has brought a wonderful buzz to the close-knit community, and he couldn’t be happier for the winner, wishing them all the best on their life-changing journey.

Regular patrons of the store, including locals like David Hourigan, Noreen Charlton, and Mairéad Sheehan, shared in the joy, expressing their delight for the winner and playfully speculating about potential signs of newfound wealth appearing in the village.

This win marks the fourth Lotto jackpot of 2025, with previous winners hailing from Dublin, Kerry, and Louth. Collectively, these winners have shared a prize fund exceeding €12.5 million, making this year particularly memorable for Lotto participants across Ireland.

Emma Monaghan, a spokesperson for the National Lottery, expressed her delight at welcoming another jackpot winner. She noted that with such an amazing start to the year, it’s been a joy to see so many lives transformed. She also confirmed that the winner has been in contact, and arrangements are underway for them to collect their … , with a celebration at Lottery HQ anticipated.

Beyond creating millionaires, the National Lottery plays a significant role in supporting various good causes across Ireland. Nearly 30 cents of every €1 spent on National Lottery games is allocated to sectors such as sport, youth, health, welfare, education, arts, heritage, and the Irish language. Since its inception 37 years ago, the National Lottery has raised over €6.5 billion for these initiatives. In 2023 alone, €227.9 million was directed towards local good causes in communities nationwide.