Excitement and celebrations have flooded the charming village of Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, as Gala is revealed as the store that sold Saturday’s (1st March) winning Lotto Jackpot ticket worth an incredible €2,655,366. This win makes the Limerick player the 6th National Lottery millionaire of 2025!
The player picked up their winning Quick Pick ticket from Gala in Pallaskenry, on Wednesday, 26th February. The winning numbers that turned dreams into reality were: 2, 6, 7, 10, 28, 32 and the Bonus was 19.
Store owner Chen Xiyuan expressed his joy after receiving the news that his shop sold the winning ticket: “I’ve been running the shop here for over four years, and this is by far the most exciting Lotto moment we’ve ever had! Pallaskenry may be a small village, but we’re a close-knit community, and our team of three works hard to serve everyone here. This incredible news has brought a wonderful buzz to the village, and we couldn’t be happier for the winner. We wish them all the best as they embark on this life-changing journey!”
This latest jackpot marks the 4th Lotto win of 2025, joining other recent winners from Dublin, Louth, and Kerry. With over €12.5 million in Lotto Jackpots awarded this year alone, 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for players across Ireland!
National Lottery spokesperson, Emma Monaghan, said: “We’re delighted to welcome another jackpot winner! With such an amazing start to the year, it’s been a joy to see so many lives transformed. So far this year, we have double the amount of jackpot winners compared to last.”
“We can officially confirm that the winner has been in contact, and arrangements are underway for them to collect their prize. We look forward to celebrating with them at Lottery HQ!”
4th March 2025. NO REPRO FEE: €2.65m Lotto win for customer of the Gala shop in Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick. Johnny and Chen Xiyuan shop owners pictured with Karen Burton from the shop celebrating the great news with Emma Monaghan (centre right) from the National Lottery
Nearly 30 cent in every €1 spent on National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes in the areas of sport, youth, health, welfare, education, arts, heritage and the Irish Language. In total, more than €6.5 billion has been raised for Good Causes since the National Lottery was established 37 years ago. In 2023 alone, €227.9 million was raised for local Good Causes in communities across Ireland.