Corkman's €250,000 surprise

A Cork man has won €250,000 after discovering he'd been carrying a winning Lotto ticket in his wallet for a month. The man and his wife colllected their cheque from Lotto Headquarters this afternoon. He won his prize in the Lotto Plus 2 draw on Saturday 5th October after buying a €10 Quick Pick in Costcutter in Carrigtohill Shopping Centre. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, says the money will take them out of negative equity which will make a significant difference to their lives.

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