LOTTO chiefs have confirmed a lucky €7million “life-changing” win ticket was bought in a Galway “cornerstone” shop.

The local Eurospar An Cheathrú Rua store celebrated Wednesday’s lotto winning today.

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The golden ticket was sold in the An Cheathrú Rua shop at Gaeltacht village of Carraroe in Co Galway.

The winning ticket in Wednesday’s Lotto draw was worth an astounding €7,028,440.  

The Galway winner becomes the 10th Lotto Jackpot winner of 2024, and the county’s second biggest win so far this year after Monaghan’s filling station in Westside sold a winning EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 back in September. 

Shop owner Aodán Breathneach said she was trilled to get the call from the National Lottery confirming the win.

Aodán added: “Our shop has been a cornerstone in An Cheathrú Rua for over 50 years, across three generations.

“We’ve had some Lotto and EuroMillions wins before, but never anything this big.

“We have many regular local customers, so it’s exciting to think that one of them might have had a life-changing win, although it could be anyone.”

‘AMAZING NEWS’

She continued: “We’re so happy for the winner and hope they’re already enjoying their amazing news.

“With a team of nearly 50 people, we’re all enjoying the buzz in the shop – wins like this are rare, so we’re making the most of the celebrations.”

The winning numbers in Wednesday, November 20, main Lotto draw were 7, 10, 12, 19, 21, 32 and the bonus was 9.

The National Lottery is urging all Lotto players from Galway who purchased tickets for Wednesday night’s Lotto draws in Eurospar in Carraroe, Co Galway to check their tickets very carefully as they now have a ticket worth €7,028,440.

The winner should sign the back of their tickets and keep it somewhere safe.

They should make contact with the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to collect their prize from Lotto HQ. 

‘EXCITING EVENT’

The announcement comes as excitement builds for a special EuroMillions draw set to take place on Friday.

In a thrilling twist, 100 new millionaires are guaranteed across nine participating countries in a unique EuroMillions raffle event.

Each winner will walk away with an incredible €1 million, and Ireland is in the running to take a slice of the fortune.

Sarah Ruane, spokesperson for the National Lottery, said: “Friday’s EuroMillions draw is going to be an incredibly exciting event.

“On top of the estimated €190 million jackpot on offer, the draw will guarantee 100 brand new millionaires in the draw across the participating EuroMillions game member.

‘HUGE EXCITEMENT’

“It’s been an incredible year for players with thirty National Lottery millionaires being made in 2024 so far.

“There will be huge excitement in the build-up to Friday’s draw which could be life-changing for one or more EuroMillions players in Ireland.”

The special raffle includes players from Ireland, Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.

Every EuroMillions ticket bought for Friday’s draw will come with a unique raffle code, automatically entering players into the millionaire-making event.

Irish players also stand a chance to win in the Ireland Only Raffle, which will see 10 players scoop €5,000 each.

National Lottery players are urged to buy their tickets early to avoid missing out on the historic draw.

Tickets can be purchased in-store, online, or via the National Lottery app.

Alamy

IRELAND AM star Siomha Ni Ruairc was left screaming in fear on live TV as she attempted a bushtucker trial.

The Virgin Media star was back on air last Sunday for some TV laughs with Elaine Crowley and Sean Defoe.

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Siomha had to take part in a bushtucker trial[/caption]

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Siomha was left in a panic as she attempted the game[/caption]

Ahead of I’m A Celebrity’s first episode of this season, Jungle Dave brought some special critters on set in the Virgin Media studio.

Actor Killian O’Sullivan, who was a guest on the show, went head-to-head with Siomha for their own bushtucker trial on air.

For the first challenge, the pair were blinded folded and had to guess the creature.

Killian was first up and held the orange chameleon in his hands with ease.

However, Siomha was a little more apprehensive about the whole situation.

The Dublin native backed away from Dave and said: “My heart can’t take this. I’m afraid!”

Elaine tried to encourage her saying: “You’re like Paul Mescal and you’re a big, big brave strong boy!”

Siomha hadn’t even got the animal in her hands before she shouted: “Oh my god did something touched me? What touched me? No I can’t, I actually can’t!”

Elaine prompted her to take part saying: “Just put your hand out, come on, suck it up!”

Siomha admitted: “No I don’t think I can! I’m so afraid. Hold on.”

The podcaster finally gave in to defeat and said: “Oh my god, I can’t do it. I’m sorry! I told you, I cannot do this.”

Elaine shouted out: “Oh, you big loser!”

Siomha apologised saying: “Sorry, I told you, it’s the blindfold, it’s the unknown, guys.”

Elaine warned her saying: “Well, you better hold out the next one or you will never live it down.”

SPIDEY SENSES

The next creature they had to guess was a tarantula.

Siomha decided to go first this time but was still “shaking” and shouting out.

Elaine told her: “Just shh, don’t roar.”

The popular presenter gave up after she briefly touched the spider’s leg and said: “That’s enough for me, sorry.”

For the next game, they had put their hands in containers full of creepy crawlies to find a gold star.

SCARED SIOMHA

And although Siomha was still screaming out – she managed to ace the game.

After the fiasco, Elaine sympathised with her co-host saying: “Poor Siomha is traumatised.”

Siomha added: “I can never show my face on TV again, I actually can’t believe that.”

The 31-year-old shared the hilarious segment on Instagram today and explained how she now relates to Dean McCullough, who is currently in the jungle and not so fond of the tasks.

‘DYING’

She wrote: “Good thing I like rice and beans. The lovely team decided to put myself and Killian through our very own bushtucker trial and I can confidently say that I’m a massive Dean sympathiser after it.

“Huge thanks to my super supportive colleague Elaine who hasn’t let me live this down and also bless Jungle Dave’s saintly patience.

“ITV, I’ll be waiting by the phone.”

Siomha’s friends and fans were left in stitches at the hilarious video.

Louise wrote: “I am DYING. The sternness of Elaine she was having none of you lol.”

Emma said: “This has brought me so much joy.”

Trisha commented: “This is hilarious.” 

Darren added: “Brilliant.”

A FAN favourite I’m A Celeb star sparked concern after sharing a snap from a hospital bed.

The celebrity revealed he was having his second surgery in six months.

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I’m A Celeb alum Jordan Banjo shared a snap from a hospital bed[/caption]

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Jordan is best known as a member of dance troupe Diversity[/caption]

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Jordan with his big brother (and Diversity leader) Ashley Banjo[/caption]

Best known as a member of Diversity, Jordan Banjo has taken part in I’m A Celeb on two occasions.

Taking to Instagram, he captioned the hospital snap: “Second surgery in 6 months, boxing ain’t a joke.

“Bicep reattached, now the road to recovery.”

Followers soon flooded Jordan’s comments section to share their support and well-wishes.

His former jungle campmate Lisa Snowdon wrote: “Get well soon Jordan.”

Someone else penned: “Hope you are back firing on all cylinders soon Jord.”

A third chimed in: “Hope you have a speedy recovery Jord!”

While a fourth remarked: “Get yourself better dude!!! Miss my big pal.

“Best wishes for a speedy recovery.”

Jordan first starred on I’m A Celebrity back in 2016 – seven years after Diversity triumphed on Britain’s Got Talent.

He joined Carol Vorderman, Joel Dommett, Wayne Bridge, Larry Lamb and Sam Quek, among others.

While Jordan was fourth to leave, then-Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt went on to win.

Last year, he returned to take part in ITV all-star series I’m A Celebrity: South Africa.

That time around, the dancer was the runner-up, behind Myleene Klass.

In 2021, Jordan and former I’m A Celeb co-star Joel had a surprise reunion.

He appeared as “Viper” in The Masked Singer spin-off, The Masked Dancer – which Joel hosted.

Jordan had a short-lived time in that competition, being the first person unmasked.

I’m A Celebrity continues on ITV1 and ITVX.

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Jordan first starred on I’m A Celebrity back in 2016[/caption]

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