Imagine.
Some in Offaly won a cool and not-too-shabby at all €148k in last night's Lotto draw.
The National Lottery has confirmed that the person, who bought the ticket in Birr Post Office on Emmet Square, Birr, successfully picked up €148,259 after matching five numbers plus the bonus number.
They are encouraging people in Offaly to check their tickets today so the lucky winner can come forward to claim their prize.
"This is great news for a lucky player in Offaly to wake up to this morning and Birr is certainly having its rub of the green of late," said a spokesperson.
"We are asking all our players all across the country, especially those who play in Birr, Co. Offaly, to check their tickets carefully in-store or by scanning the ticket’s barcode using the National Lottery App. If you are this lucky winner be sure to sign the back of the ticket and call the National Lottery claims team on 01 836 4444 and we will arrange for you to collect your prize."
The lucky numbers were: 04, 15, 20, 21, 34, 39 and the bonus number was 19.
The winner was just one number short of scooping the Lotto jackpot of €5,147,131.
Still though.
€148k is not to be sniffed at.
