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Waterford winner comes forward to claim €1 million

Waterford winner comes forward to claim €1 million

A local shop located in the heart of Waterford in the coastal town of Dungarvan has been confirmed as the selling location of Saturday night’s Lotto Plus 1 ticket worth €1 million.

The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Friday 6th May at Nugent’s Centra on the Clonea Road in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Shop owner Frank Nugent was thrilled to hear about the weekend win.

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Picture: Patrick Browne / Mac Innes Photography

“I heard that there were two big prizes won over the weekend so was thrilled when I got the good news from the National Lottery to say that we were one of the winning locations.

"We have a team of 20 working here in store and as soon as word spreads that we sold a ticket worth €1 million, everyone in the shop will be absolutely delighted.

"This is the biggest prize that we have ever sold and it’s great that one of our customers has now become a millionaire since the weekend.

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"We wish the lucky winner all the very best with their win!”

The National Lottery has confirmed that the Waterford Lotto Plus 1 winner has made contact and arrangements are now being made for the €1 million winner to claim their prize.

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