Tonight’s €49.5m Euromillions jackpot has been won in Ireland.

It is the sixth largest ever to be won in Ireland.

It marks the second time it has been won here this year and the 16th time in total.

The winning numbers were: 14, 15, 24, 29, 42 with the Lucky Stars 02 and 04.

The National Lottery is tonight appealing to EuroMillions players all over the country to check their tickets.

A spokesperson said: “This is amazing news for one of our lucky players.

“€49.5 million is truly a life-changing prize and we are delighted to confirm that this lucky ticket was sold in Ireland.

“This is Ireland’s 16th EuroMillions jackpot winner and we are now asking all our players to check their tickets very carefully to see if they are the lucky winner or winners.”

Anyone who finds themselves in luck this evening is urged to sign the back of their ticket and contact the National Lottery prize claims team.