Shop owner reacts after selling winning EuroMillions ticket

20 Jun 2025 • 6:15 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Clifford’s Centra in Cork city, Ireland, has been identified as the shop that sold the winning €250 million EuroMillions jackpot ticket.
  • Shop owner Ted Clifford expressed excitement, initially thinking the news was a prank, and highlighted his shop's previous success in selling winning tickets.
  • This €250 million prize is the largest ever EuroMillions win in Ireland and marks the 18th Irish jackpot winner.
  • The winner has already contacted the National Lottery, which will provide support for managing the significant sum.
  • Ted Clifford plans to use the €25,000 prize money awarded to the shop to host a 'big celebration' for his staff.

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