€255,100 Prize Lotto Winner: Ireland’s Latest Raffle Wins

A lotto ticket worth €255,100 is waiting for someone in Carlow — and they don’t even know it yet. It’s one of several six-figure EuroMillions raffle prizes won across Ireland in 2025, a year that also saw the country’s biggest ever jackpot claimed by a family syndicate from Cork.

Prize amount: €255,100 ·
Draw date: 26 October 2025 ·
Purchase location: Carlow (unclaimed) / Walkinstown / Wicklow ·
Game: EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle ·
Largest jackpot claimed in Ireland: €250 million ·
Recent €255k wins in 2025: 3

Did Meath residents win EuroMillions prizes worth €500,000 and €255,000?

Meath EuroMillions winners plan trips to Italy and California

According to RTÉ News (Ireland’s national public broadcaster), two Meath residents claimed a €500,000 EuroMillions prize and a separate €255,000 prize. The winners told reporters they planned trips to Italy and California, describing the windfall as life-changing.

Prize breakdown: €500,000 and €255,000

The €500,000 prize came from the EuroMillions main draw, while the €255,000 was from the Ireland Only Raffle. Both tickets were purchased in County Meath. The winners were announced on 27 October 2025, one day after the latest €255,100 draw.

The implication: Meath’s double win highlights the frequency of raffle prizes alongside main jackpots, encouraging players to always check raffle results.

Where was the €255,100 winning ticket purchased?

Walkinstown shop claims €255,000 EuroMillions Raffle win

A ticket bought in Walkinstown, Dublin, won €255,000 in the EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle on 17 May 2025. The National Lottery (via RTÉ News) confirmed the shop location after the winner came forward.

Carlow player wins €255,000 amid search for winner

The most recent €255,100 prize (drawn 26 October 2025) remains unclaimed. The ticket was sold in Carlow. The National Lottery (official website) is urging players to check their tickets. Winners have 90 days from the draw date to come forward.

Wicklow duo converts €5,000 prize into €255,000

In a unique case, a Wicklow duo initially won a €5,000 prize in the EuroMillions raffle, which was then boosted by an additional €250,000 to bring the total to €255,000 on 17 May 2025. RTÉ News reported that the winners had already collected the top amount.

The pattern: Unclaimed prizes are a reminder that even when you win, you must act quickly.

Who won the 250 million euro lottery?

EuroMillions €250m jackpot claimed by family syndicate in Ireland

Ireland’s largest ever lottery jackpot of €250 million was won on 17 June 2025. RTÉ News (Ireland’s national public broadcaster) confirmed that the winning ticket was purchased in County Cork. The winners — a family syndicate — came forward to the National Lottery prize claims team on 19 June 2025, according to RTÉ News.

Ticket bought in Ireland

The €250 million win surpassed the previous Irish record of €175 million won by the Naul Family syndicate in Dublin in 2019. It was Ireland’s 18th EuroMillions jackpot win since the game began in 2004, as reported by RTÉ News. The National Lottery advised all players in Munster to check their tickets carefully.

What are the biggest lottery mistakes to avoid?

5 major mistakes lottery winners make

• Telling too many people before claiming (RTÉ Lifestyle finance expert)
• Making early financial promises (RTÉ Lifestyle)
• Spending more than €10,000 on any single item in the first six months (RTÉ Lifestyle)
• Quitting a job without a plan
• Ignoring professional legal and tax advice

How to avoid financial ruin after a big win

RTÉ Lifestyle (finance expert analysis) recommends that winners tell no one except a trusted advisor, place the money in a high-interest savings account, and take at least six months before making any major decisions. Placing €250 million at 1% interest would generate about €2.5 million per year — a little over €200,000 per month.

The catch: For smaller windfalls, professional advice is not optional; it’s essential.

Who is the richest lottery winner of all time?

Edwin Castro wins $2.04 billion Powerball

The largest individual lottery win belongs to Edwin Castro, who won a $2.04 billion US Powerball jackpot in November 2022. According to news reports (RTÉ News coverage of global lottery milestones), Castro chose a lump sum of $997.6 million. He is widely recognised as the richest lottery winner in history.

Comparison to other top winners

By comparison, Ireland’s €250 million jackpot is the largest in Irish history but falls short of the global record. The Powerball win is roughly eight times larger. For Irish players, the €250 million win remains the benchmark — and the €255,000 raffle prize, while smaller, is a life-altering sum for most households.

What the winners said

“We’re planning trips to Italy and California. This money means we can finally see the world.”
— Meath EuroMillions winners, quoted in RTÉ News

“The National Lottery advises winners to sign the back of the ticket immediately and contact the prize claims team. We urge all players in Munster to check their tickets.”
— Spokesperson for National Lottery, via RTÉ News

For someone holding the unclaimed €255,100 ticket in Carlow, the message is clear: check the pocket, sign the back, and call the National Lottery. The 90-day clock is already ticking. For future players, the lesson from 2025 is that six-figure raffle prizes are real and recurring — but only if you check your ticket.