An Irish ticket sold in Munster matched the capped €250 million EuroMillions jackpot on 17 June, recorded the highest National Lottery prize ever in Ireland, making history and marking just the 18th time an Irish player has won the EuroMillions jackpot.
In a historic turn of events, an Irish ticket matched all seven EuroMillions numbers in the draw held on 17 June, claiming the full €250 million jackpot, the maximum allowed under current EuroMillions rules. This marks Ireland’s biggest-ever lottery win, surpassing the previous record of €175 million from February 2019.
The winning numbers were: 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, with Lucky Stars 3 and 5. The lucky ticket was purchased at a retail outlet somewhere in Munster, though authorities have not yet disclosed the exact store. The National Lottery's communications team, led by spokesperson Emma Monaghan, has urged ticket holders across Ireland to double-check their tickets and keep them safe. She encouraged potential winners to “sign the back, keep it secure, and contact our prize team to guide them through the process”. CEO Cian Murphy echoed the sentiment, advising any winners to remain calm, seek legal and financial advice, and follow official protocols as the details of the win emerge.
This jackpot came after a rollover peaked at the €250 million cap on 6 June. This lucky Irish player becomes the 18th individual in the Republic to secure a EuroMillions jackpot.
EuroMillions, launched in 2004, distributes draws every Tuesday and Friday across nine European countries. The headline-winning prize places this drawing among the largest in EuroMillions history: tied for first with another €250 million win in Austria in March 2025.
The National Lottery also reported strong activity elsewhere in that draw, with over 92,200 smaller prize winners across Ireland. A separate player in Wexford secured a €500,000 Plus prize, and ten raffle tickets also claimed €5,000 each.
As speculation mounts about the identity and next steps of the winner, all eyes remain on Munster. With emotions running high, the public awaits the unveiling of the location and name. But for now, one fortunate individual holds Ireland’s greatest ever lottery prize.