Celebrations are buzzing across County Kerry as the National Lottery has confirmed that Friday night’s EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle, boasting a staggering prize of €1,005,000, was sold in Killarney. The lucky ticket was purchased at Centra The Reeks on Tralee Road, a store that has now become a beacon of excitement for local residents and visitors alike.
The fortunate player picked up their Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw, Friday, 21st August, and the winning raffle number is I-VBD-36131. Store owner John Bowler, who has been running the shop for over 20 years, expressed his delight upon receiving the news. “There’s a great buzz around the store today,” Bowler remarked. “We’re absolutely thrilled to have sold this winning EuroMillions ticket. This could be anyone—local customers or visitors. It’s wonderful news for Killarney and the wider Kerry community, and we wish the winner all the best with their incredible prize.”
National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan added to the excitement, encouraging all ticket holders from Centra The Reeks to check their tickets carefully. “If you picked up a ticket there on Friday, the time to check is now,” she said. “Make sure to sign the back of it for safekeeping. We’re excited to discover who Ireland’s newest millionaire will be!”
The EuroMillions draw featured a special ‘Ireland Only’ Raffle event, ensuring one lucky player would walk away with that life-changing sum. In addition to the million-euro prize, ten others also snagged €5,000 each with their unique raffle ticket numbers.
In our view, this just goes to show that luck can strike when you least expect it—like the time my mate found a €2 coin in his winter coat, months after he thought he’d lost it forever. Imagine the celebration in Killarney right now—I’m picturing impromptu dance parties in the streets and group chats full of speculation about who the winner might be. It might even inspire some friendly rivalry among other local shops to lure in more lucky customers. Who needs a “Lucky Charms” leprechaun when you’ve got a winning ticket right under your nose?
Did you know that the EuroMillions game has been running since 2004? It was launched by three lottery organizations in France, Spain, and the UK, before expanding to other European countries. Talk about a lucky draw that has brought joy across multiple nations!
