Cork Lotto player wins 5.6 million euro jackpot

A lottery player in Cork is celebrating after winning a jackpot of 5,664,896 euros in Wednesday night's draw. The Irish Examiner, Cork Beo, and The Irish Sun all reported that the winning ticket was sold in Cork. [1][2][3]

According to the Irish Examiner, the National Lottery confirmed that the lucky Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Tuesday, October 6, at the Eason store inside the Mahon Point Shopping Centre. [1]

The Irish Examiner reported that the mystery winner is the twenty-fifth National Lottery millionaire in Ireland in 2026. The player is also the sixth person from Cork to achieve millionaire status through the lottery this year. [1]

A lottery is a form of gambling that involves drawing numbers at random for a prize. National and state lotteries are frequently organized or regulated by governments, which often impose regulations such as vendor licensing and restrictions on sales to minors. [4]

The Irish Examiner and The Irish Sun both reported that lottery officials have urged the jackpot winner to check their ticket and come forward to claim the prize. [1][3]