Irish Lotto Winners – Jackpot Winners, Biggest Wins & Locations
Track Irish Lotto jackpot winners, see every confirmed 2026 jackpot win, explore the biggest Lotto jackpots in Irish history, and understand the difference between where a winning ticket was sold and where the eventual winner lives.
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This panel updates from My Lottery Life's locally stored Irish Lotto data after each confirmed draw.
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A zero means the jackpot rolled over. Winner locations are normally confirmed separately in National Lottery announcements rather than in the draw-result data itself.
Irish Lotto Jackpot Winners in 2026
The first six wins below are verified 2026 jackpot wins from the former 6/47 game. Any jackpot wins recorded under the new 6/45 rules are added automatically from the local draw-history database.
| Draw date | Jackpot | Jackpot winners | Winner / area reported | Ticket channel or selling location | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | €11,101,286 | 1 | Mayo syndicate | Kelly's Mace, Newport, Co. Mayo | 6/47 |
| 2 May 2026 | €8,726,418 | 1 | Dublin player | Applegreen Ballymount, Dublin 12 | 6/47 |
| 23 May 2026 | €3,731,996 | 1 | Dublin player | Online | 6/47 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | €8,221,849 | 1 | Tipperary syndicate | Obama Plaza, Moneygall, Co. Offaly | 6/47 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | €3,369,310 | 1 | Dublin player | Circle K Kennelsfort, Palmerstown, Dublin 20 | 6/47 |
| 2 Sep 2026 | €3,641,884 | 1 | Cork online player | Online | Final 6/47 draw |
Location needs careful wording. The county where a ticket is sold is not necessarily the winner's home county. The €8.22m July 2026 jackpot is a good example: the ticket was bought in Moneygall, Co. Offaly, but the claiming winners were later identified as a Tipperary syndicate. This page keeps those two facts separate wherever they are known.
Jackpot Winners in the Current Irish Lotto 6/45 Era
Current-era winners are calculated directly from locally stored draw history, keeping the new 6/45 game separate from older 6/47 jackpot history.
| Draw date | Jackpot won | Winning tickets | Winning numbers |
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The local results feed records draw outcome and prize information, but not a winner's identity or residence. Those details are added only when the National Lottery publishes them.
Biggest Irish Lotto Jackpot Winners of All Time
These are the ten largest Irish Lotto jackpots identified from National Lottery record tables and historical winner announcements. The location shown is the official selling location or online county recorded for the winning ticket.
| Rank | Draw date | Jackpot | Recorded location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jan 2022 | €19,060,800 | Castlebar, Co. Mayo |
| 2 | 28 Jun 2008 | €18,963,441 | Co. Carlow |
| 3 | 27 Aug 2025 | €17,008,295 | Mayo · online |
| 4 | 14 Apr 2010 | €16,717,717 | Dungarvan, Co. Waterford |
| 5 | 23 Oct 2010 | €16,390,239 | Donnybrook, Dublin 4 |
| 6 | 28 Jul 2007 | €16,185,749 | Farranree, Co. Cork |
| 7 | 26 Apr 2008 | €15,658,143 | Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
| 8 | 27 Jan 2024 | €14,674,966 | Dublin · online |
| 9 | 12 Mar 2008 | €14,543,033 | Newbridge, Co. Kildare |
| 10 | 18 Apr 2009 | €14,530,193 | Glenageary, Dublin |
How Many Irish Lotto Jackpots Are Won Each Year?
Jackpot-winning draw counts naturally vary from year to year. The figures below are descriptive history, not a forecast of how often future jackpots will be won.
2026 to Date
Six jackpot-winning draws were confirmed before the new 6/45 game began; current-era winners are added automatically above.
2025
The National Lottery's 2025 year review reported nine Lotto jackpot wins across Dublin, Kerry, Kilkenny, Limerick, Louth, Waterford, Mayo and Westmeath.
2024
The final 2024 Lotto jackpot win in Mayo was reported as the eleventh Lotto jackpot win of that year.
Where Was the Winning Irish Lotto Ticket Sold?
Winner stories often use “location” in more than one way. Keeping these distinctions clear prevents a retailer location from being mistaken for a winner's home address or county.
Selling Location
The shop, town or county where a physical winning ticket was purchased. This can be publicised even when the winner remains private.
Online County
For online wins, the National Lottery may identify the account holder's county without publishing a retailer because there was no physical selling shop.
Winner's Home Area
A later claim story may reveal that the winner or syndicate comes from somewhere different from the ticket's selling location, but only where that information is released.
The National Lottery's terms state that winner details are not publicised without the winner's prior consent. Its participant code also sets out measures designed to protect winner identity.
Notable Irish Lotto Winners
Mayo Family Syndicate – 2022 Record
The record jackpot was won on 15 January 2022 by a ticket sold at Laura's XL in Castlebar. A Mayo family syndicate later claimed the prize after the long-running capped jackpot finally produced a Match 6 winner.
See the National Lottery record tableCarlow Quarry Syndicate – 2008
Sixteen workers from the Dan Morrissey quarry and concrete plant shared the then-record jackpot after their ticket was sold in Co. Carlow. The win remained the Lotto record for more than 13 years.
Read the historical winner summaryTipperary Syndicate – 2026
The July 2026 jackpot was bought during a stop at Obama Plaza in Moneygall, Co. Offaly. When the prize was later claimed, the winners were identified as a Tipperary syndicate planning travel and home projects.
Read the official claim storyLotto Plus 1 & Plus 2 Top-Prize Winners
Lotto Plus winners are not main Lotto jackpot winners. Since September 2026, both Plus 1 and Plus 2 have a €1 million Match 6 top prize, and the current-era winner counts below are calculated from locally stored Plus draw history.
Lotto Plus 1 €1m Winning Tickets
Lotto Plus 2 €1m Winning Tickets
Claiming, Privacy and Tax for Irish Lotto Winners
90-Day Claim Deadline
Draw-game prizes must be claimed within 90 days of the winning draw. A physical ticket is a bearer instrument, so retail winners need to keep the ticket safe.
Winner Privacy
The National Lottery says it will not publicise winner details without prior consent. Retailer or area information can still be released under its winner-protection procedures.
Lottery Win Tax
Irish Revenue lists lottery wins among gains exempt from Capital Gains Tax. Tax can still become relevant later depending on what a winner does with the money.
Irish Lotto Winners FAQs
Who was the latest Irish Lotto jackpot winner?
The latest jackpot-winner status is loading from the stored draw history.
What is the biggest Irish Lotto jackpot ever won?
The record is €19,060,800, won in the 15 January 2022 draw by a single winning ticket sold in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. A Mayo family syndicate later claimed the prize.
How many Irish Lotto jackpots were won in 2025?
The Irish National Lottery's 2025 year review recorded nine Lotto jackpot wins during the year.
Does the county where a ticket was sold tell you where the winner lives?
No. A retail selling location tells you where the ticket was purchased. A winner may live elsewhere, and their home county may remain private unless they consent to it being disclosed.
Can Irish Lotto winners stay anonymous?
The National Lottery's terms say it will not publicise details of a prize winner without that person's prior consent. Its participant code also describes procedures designed to protect winner identity.
How long do Irish Lotto winners have to claim?
National Lottery draw-game prizes have a 90-day claim deadline from the date of the winning draw.
Are Irish Lotto winnings taxed?
Irish Revenue lists lottery wins as exempt from Capital Gains Tax. Separate taxes can apply later to income, investments, gifts or other transactions involving the winnings.
Irish National Lottery Games Are for Adults Aged 18+
Past winner stories and jackpot records do not change the mathematical odds of a future draw. If you choose to play, keep lottery spending within a budget you can comfortably afford.
Winner History Is Descriptive
Where and when previous jackpots were won does not make a future location, draw or number more likely to win.
My Lottery Life is an independent lottery information website and is not the Irish National Lottery. Winner locations are described only to the level publicly reported by official or clearly identified sources. Official National Lottery results and prize-validation records take precedence if there is any discrepancy.