Dublin Celebrates Third Major Lotto Win In A Week

It’s been a week of extraordinary luck for Dublin’s Lotto players, with three major wins lighting up the Irish capital and sending a ripple of excitement through the city. The latest, a five-figure windfall of €53,775, was claimed by a player who purchased a Quick Pick ticket at Tuthills in the bustling Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Dublin 22, on January 24, 2026. This prize, awarded for matching five numbers plus the bonus in Saturday night’s Lotto draw, capped off a remarkable streak for the city and has prompted an urgent appeal from the National Lottery for players to check their tickets carefully.

According to Dublin Live, this victory marks the third major Lotto win in Dublin during the week of January 19-25. Just days earlier, on Wednesday, January 21, an online Lotto player from Dublin scooped €90,224. That windfall was quickly followed by another, when a EuroMillions participant in Santry, Dublin 9, pocketed €31,075 in Friday’s draw, having bought their ticket at Centra on Coolock Lane. With these three prizes combined, Dubliners have snagged over €175,000 in lottery winnings in a single week—an impressive run by any standard.

The winning numbers drawn on January 24 were 12, 13, 18, 19, 31, and 46, with the bonus number 36. While no one managed to claim the eye-watering €7,202,013 jackpot, over 92,000 players across Ireland took home prizes in the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws. Among them, the Dublin 22 player came agonizingly close to the jackpot, missing out by just one number but still securing the coveted Match 5 + Bonus prize.

National Lottery spokesperson Darragh O’Dwyer was quick to highlight the city’s lucky streak. "Dublin is on a roll this week with three big National Lottery wins! What started with an online player winning €90,224 in Wednesday’s Lotto draw was quickly followed up on Friday’s EuroMillions by a Santry player winning €31,075, and to top it off, Saturday’s Lotto draw saw a player in Dublin 22 win €53,775," he said, as reported by the Irish Mirror. O’Dwyer urged anyone who purchased a ticket for Saturday night’s draw at Tuthills, Unit 18a, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Quarryvale, Dublin 22, to check their tickets thoroughly. "If you’re holding that winning ticket, sign the back of it, keep it safe and contact our Prize Claims team!" he added.

The National Lottery has asked the winner to make contact as soon as possible by calling 1800 666 222 or emailing [email protected]. Arrangements will then be made for the winner to collect their prize at Lottery Headquarters. The organization’s advice is clear: sign the back of your ticket, keep it secure, and don’t delay in coming forward. The excitement is palpable, as there’s always a chance that the next big winner is still out there, unaware of their good fortune.

While the capital’s run of luck has captured headlines, the National Lottery’s broader impact has also been highlighted in this week’s news. Nearly 30 cent of every euro spent on National Lottery games is returned to Good Causes, supporting areas such as sport, youth, health, welfare, education, arts, heritage, and the Irish Language. Since its founding 37 years ago, the National Lottery has generated over €6.5 billion for these sectors, according to Dublin Live. In 2024 alone, the organization contributed €239.3 million to local Good Causes across Ireland, underlining the positive ripple effect that each ticket sale has on communities nationwide.

For players, the Lotto is more than just a game of chance; it’s a weekly ritual that carries with it the hope of a life-changing win. The experience of coming so close to the jackpot, as the Dublin 22 winner did, is both thrilling and bittersweet. "While they may have missed out on becoming Ireland’s newest millionaire, the ticket holder still has plenty of reason to celebrate as they scooped the Match 5 + Bonus prize of €53,775," reported The Irish Mirror. It’s a reminder that even without the top prize, the Lotto can deliver substantial rewards—and a fair bit of excitement along the way.

The streak of good luck has sparked conversation throughout the city, with locals speculating about the identity of the winners and sharing their own lottery dreams. For Tuthills in Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, the win has brought a surge of interest, with regulars and new customers alike stopping by in hopes that some of the luck might rub off on them. The shop itself has become a focal point for the community, its staff celebrating the good news and eagerly awaiting the arrival of the winner.

Of course, the Lotto’s impact goes far beyond the individual winners. The funds generated for Good Causes have a tangible effect on everyday life in Ireland, supporting everything from youth sports programs to heritage preservation and health initiatives. This dual role—as both a source of excitement for players and a force for good in the community—helps explain the enduring popularity of the National Lottery after nearly four decades in operation.

As the week’s excitement settles, attention now turns to the next draw. Will Dublin’s lucky streak continue? Only time will tell. For now, the city’s latest winners are being urged to come forward and claim their prizes, and the rest of Ireland is left to dream of their own numbers coming up next.

For those holding tickets from the January 24 draw—especially if purchased at Tuthills in Liffey Valley Shopping Centre—the message from the National Lottery couldn’t be clearer: check your numbers, sign your ticket, and get in touch. The next big winner could be reading this right now, just one step away from a life-changing phone call.

With every draw, Dublin’s lottery fever shows no sign of cooling, and the stories of recent winners serve as a reminder that, sometimes, lightning really can strike twice—or even three times—in the same week.