€500k Lotto is something to build on

A MAN who scooped the €500,000 Euromillions Plus jackpot has pledged to put deposits down on houses for his three children.

The Munster punter was one of four Irish players to claim the prize for the February 23 draw.

He said: “I presumed the four winners were sharing €500,000 and imagine my delight when I learned we all had won €500,000 each.

“I would have been happy with €125,000 so this was a bonus.”

He purchased his ticket at Michael O’brien’s Spar shop in Borrisokane, Co Tipperary.

The winner couldn’t get to National Lottery HQ due to the severe weather conditions but said the ticket didn’t leave his side.