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Cork Family Syndicate Claims Record €250 Million EuroMillions Jackpot

Enlisting advisers, the winners have pledged anonymity, earmarking their €250 million windfall for travel, property, philanthropy

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Overview

  • A Cork-based family syndicate officially claimed the capped €250 million EuroMillions prize at National Lottery headquarters, marking Ireland’s largest-ever jackpot win
  • The group discovered their win by scanning the ticket on the National Lottery app after the June 17 draw and kept the ticket hidden under a pile of laundry until presenting it to claims staff
  • Immediately after claiming, the winners engaged independent legal and financial advisers to structure their life-changing windfall
  • The syndicate has vowed to remain anonymous, stay in Ireland and maintain a grounded lifestyle despite the massive prize
  • They plan to use the funds for family holidays, holiday and permanent homes for their children, and donations to relatives and charities