THE SEARCH is continuing for Ireland’s newest millionaire as National Lottery bosses revealed where the winning ticket of Saturday’s €8.7m Lotto jackpot was sold.
After rolling over 18 times since February, Ireland’s second jackpot prize of the year was won by a single ticket with the numbers 1, 7, 27, 28, 34, 42 and the bonus ball 26.
The prize has yet to be claimed but it was revealed today that the winning ticket was bought at the Applegreen Ballymount service station in the M50 Business Park.
The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at the Dublin 12 forecourt.
“Getting a call from the National Lottery to say that our store sold a Lotto Jackpot ticket worth over €8.7m was the best way to get the week started,” said Tom Hevey, Site Director at Applegreen Ballymount.
“The entire team in-store were absolutely thrilled to hear that one of our customers spent the Bank Holiday weekend becoming a Lotto Jackpot Millionaire.
“Applegreen Ballymount is a busy location with local and passing trade, so we hope that the winner checks their ticket soon — we wish them all the very best with their huge win!”
National Lottery spokesperson Sarah Orr urged players to check their tickets as the winner may not yet realise they have scooped a life-changing sum of money.
“Imagine having a Lotto ticket worth a staggering €8,726,418 and not realising just how much it’s worth,” she said.
“Right now, that’s the reality of one person who purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw at Applegreen Ballymount in the M50 Business Park in Dublin 12.
“We are urging all of our players who may have popped into Applegreen Ballymount on Saturday, May 2, and purchased their Lotto ticket, to carefully check their tickets today as one person has a prize worth over €8.7m waiting for them.
“The winner should sign the back of their ticket and contact our prize claims team as soon as possible.”
The first Lotto jackpot of 2026 was won on February 25 by a syndicate from Co. Mayo, who claimed €11.1m.
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