EuroMillions £208m Jackpot Unclaimed After Record Win in Munster, Ireland

Record EuroMillions Jackpot Still Unclaimed in Ireland

A whopping EuroMillions jackpot of £208 million is sitting unclaimed in Ireland after Tuesday night's life-changing draw. The staggering sum, also known as 250 million euros, was won thanks to one single ticket bought at a retail shop in Munster – but nobody has stepped up to claim their riches yet. Ireland is buzzing with excitement and speculation, as this is the biggest national lottery win the country has ever seen, smashing all previous records.

The winning numbers—13, 22, 23, 44, 49 and Lucky Star numbers 3 and 5—were enough to secure not just an eye-watering fortune, but Ireland's 18th EuroMillions jackpot win. That sets the whole region alight with anticipation. The National Lottery has confirmed exactly where the lucky ticket was bought: somewhere in Munster, a province popular for its lively towns and rolling countryside. Locations within Munster include Cork, Limerick, Kerry, Tipperary, Clare, and Waterford, leaving nearly half a million people on tenterhooks wondering if their bland slip of paper could spell millions.

The retail store that sold the winning ticket is said to have been notified, and staff there are eagerly waiting for the announcement of who scooped the top prize. In towns and cities across Munster, neighbors are chatting about it in local pubs, and social media is full of speculation about where luck struck this time.

Biggest Jackpot in Irish History

For context, the previous UK record was £195 million, set back in July 2022. This Irish triumph completely knocks that out of the park, making it a headline not just in Ireland, but for EuroMillions fans across Europe. The National Lottery so far has kept a tight lid on details, except to remind the winner—and everyone else—to check their tickets. With such massive sums, officials have offered a mix of serious advice and classic Irish calm. Their message? "Don't panic. Put the kettle on. Give yourself a few days to let the good news sink in before claiming the prize." That advice makes sense, considering how the shock of such sudden fortune can be overwhelming.

People are also curious about what the winner's next steps might be. Lottery protocol means winners have up to 90 days to come forward. In the meantime, speculation continues: Is the winner a local regular? A passing visitor? Someone already aware, quietly preparing for life to change? Or could it be lying unnoticed in a coat pocket, a car glovebox, or tucked with the week's shopping receipts?

• The jackpot is tax-free in Ireland
• Winners usually receive privacy and expert advice on managing sudden wealth
• Retailers who sell winning tickets often get a bonus too

Lottery fever is running high all over Munster. Shops expect a surge in hopeful ticket sales for the next draw, and locals are keeping their ears open for any dash of news or rumors from the mystery winner. Until someone claims it, the £208 million remains the talk of every café, bus stop, and breakfast table in the region.