€8.2 million Lotto Jackpot winner from Tipperary reveals plans
Lucky ticket was brought on holidays
A routine stop at the Obama Plaza has turned into an unforgettable €8,221,849 million payday for a Tipperary syndicate, who are still coming to terms with their Lotto jackpot win.
What began with a Quick Pick ticket purchase while grabbing food has become a moment the syndicate will never forget. The Lotto Jackpot worth €8,221,849 was won on July 25, with the winning ticket purchased at Obama Plaza in Moneygall, Co. Offaly.
“This win is beyond anything we could ever have imagined,” said a spokesperson for the syndicate.
“We were passing by the Obama Plaza, stopped for some food and picked up the ticket without thinking much about it. Later, when I scanned it on the app, a message popped up saying that 'You’ve won big!’ I genuinely never expected to scan a ticket worth €8.2 million!”
“The shock was unbelievable. I had to knock on the bathroom door and call my partner out of the shower to show them what I was seeing. There were tears in my eyes as it started to sink in.
“We found out on All-Ireland football final day, so we joked that Mayo weren't the only ones getting a shock that day! Since then, we've kept the ticket as close as possible to us. It was tucked safely away and even came on holiday because there was no way we were leaving it behind.”
The syndicate say life will continue much as normal, but the win provides the freedom to create memories that have been on the top of their bucket list. Alongside plans for travel, there are also ambitions closer to home too.
“This win has opened up a world of possibilities. When we look at a map, we can start planning all the places we've always dreamed about visiting. South America, seeing the Northern Lights and taking our first-ever cruise are all on the bucket list.
“The ticket that came on holiday with us has become a passport for more adventures. Closer to home, we'd love to take on a few projects around the house and build a greenhouse where we can spend more time enjoying our passion for gardening”.