Euromillions players are being urged to check their tickets after it was announced that Friday’s massive jackpot was won in Ireland.
A spokesperson for the National Lottery said it is still not known exactly where the ticket was sold.
It is unclear whether the €28.9m winning ticket was bought by an individual or a syndicate – with speculation over the identity of the country’s newest millionaires on the rise.
The win is the 11th on these shores since the game was launched in 2004 – bringing the Irish winnings total to over €1bn.
The most recent Jackpot winner was a Dublin work syndicate who shared an €88.5 million jackpot in January.
The winning numbers are 11, 20, 35, 37, 45 and the bonus numbers are 3 and 6.
“We are absolutely delighted that the jackpot has been won by an Irish player,” said National Lottery Chief Executive, Dermot Griffin.
“What a great way to start the weekend. This is a life-changing amount of money.”
Mr Griffin said one third of all National Lottery sales go to good causes around Ireland.
