Clifford’s Centra is Cork city centre has been revealed as the store that sold the winning ticket for the €250m EuroMillions jackpot.
The Shandon Street shop is owned by Ted Clifford and has been in his family for 95 years across three generations.
“As a third-generation, family-owned store, this is a proud moment for us and a truly special day for the local community,” said Cliffrod.
“We warmly congratulate the lucky winner and are delighted to have played a part in such a life-changing event. Centra is all about our customers, and we’re overjoyed to see this incredible win happen right here in the heart of Cork.”
Des O’Mahony, marketing director of Centra, said the company was “over the moon to have sold the winning ticket, it’s a huge moment for us and for Cork.
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“But this isn’t about us; it’s about our customers.
“We’re just so happy to see this kind of good fortune come to someone in our local community.
“There’s a real buzz around the place, staff, customers, everyone is sharing in the excitement. We wish the winner every happiness and hope this brings them great joy and opportunity.”
The €250m jackpot is the highest-ever win in the history of the National Lottery, eclipsing the €175m won by a family syndicate in Naul, Co Dublin in 2019.
The as yet unidentified winner of Tuesday’s EuroMillions is Ireland’s 18th EuroMillions winner since the game started in 2004.
Thousands around the country likely spent Tuesday evening imagining what they would do with a nine-figure windfall, and two financial advisors have offered their tips on how to manage a big Lotto win.
“Take a beat before you spend: The best first move is no move. Give yourself time to absorb the win before making any financial decisions,” said Colm Power, managing director for employee benefits and wealth at NFP Ireland, adding:
Conall Flynn, executive director of LHK Finance One, had some overlap with Power, urging big lottery winners to:
Photo: Clifford’s Centra Shandon Street Cork celebrating the sale of the record-breaking €250m EuroMillions ticket.
(Pic: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision)