Donnelly family from Co Louth wins €500,000 EuroMillions jackpot

irishmirror.ie February 4, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC

A family syndicate from Co Louth, known as the Donnelly family, won a €500,000 EuroMillions jackpot on January 28. They had been playing together for two years and celebrated their first major win after purchasing the ticket locally. The excitement erupted in their group chat when Kenneth Donnelly discovered the win. He initially missed checking the ticket but was informed by his wife. After confirming the win, he shared the news with the family. The Donnelly family plans to use their winnings for travel, including a trip to Nashville and a long-awaited visit to New York. They previously joked about their small wins contributing to buying an island.


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