Record broken Laois lotto draw in Portlaoise

Portlaoise Parish has reported a record number of winners have shared out the jackpot in its weekly community lotto draw.

"A record 5 winners of our €20,000 Jackpot. Well done and congratulations," said the Parish after the draw was made on Thursday September 1.

Each lucky player will walk away with a handy €5,000 as the jackpot on the night had reached its limit of €20,000.

The parish extended congratulations to players: Washington Post Deirdre O'Reilly, Bartle and Tomas, Noel Hilliard, Thomas McEvoy, Peg Russell.

The draw takes place every Thursday in the parish centre live on their website. It can go to a maximum of €20,000 if there are a run of draws with no winners.

It can be played online via www.portlaoiseparish.ie with proceeds going towards supporting the parish churches, schools and communities.