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A CLARE couple, who won over €1 million in the EuroMillions last month, plan to use their winnings to go on an exotic holiday and help a local charity. The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, bought their winning ticket in The Spar shop on the Limerick Road in Ennis, opposite St Flannan’s College, on Tuesday, February 23. They scooped a €1,026,063 prize with a €6 Quick Pick ticket in the EuroMillions, with the numbers: 23, 25, 32, 37, 42 and star number 1. Collecting their prize from the National Lottery headquarters on Thursday, the lucky couple said they made a bucket list together a few years ago and are now looking forward to ticking off a few things, including an exotic holiday. They also say they plan to make a donation to a local charity which means a great deal to their family. “We’re living the dream we never imagined would come true. We were so excited that we …

A huge wave of excitement has enveloped Sixmilebridge, as news has broken that a new millionaire is likely to be somewhere in the community. The winning ticket for Saturday night’s National Lottery jackpot of €4.4m was sold in the village. The quick pick ticket was sold in Reddans’. A very happy shop owner, John Reddan said it would be great if the lucky winner was from the general area. He said, at this stage, he had no idea who the winner might be. He wished the mystery winner the very best for the future.