David walks away with a cool €27,000

IT has been a tough few months for David O’Reilly, who appeared on the National Lottery gameshow, Winning Streak, but the year is ending on a much better note for him and his family after he walked away from Winning Streak with the tidy sum of €27,000.

David (43), from Gleann Alainn, Tullyallen, says that his appearance on the gameshow “could not have come at a better time” for himself and his family, who have had a tough few months because of Illness.

David’s wife Jocelyn was very ill earlier this year after suffering a brain haemorrhage but has made a strong recovery and is feeling a lot better now.

David was supported by Jocelyn in the RTE studio audience along with their two boys, Callum (11) and Nathan (9).

Coming from a large family, he wasn’t short of support on the Saturday night.

He now plans to end the year on a high note and bring the family on a well-deserved holiday.

David, who also works as a consultant engineer, said: “Business was tough during the recession but things have picked up and it is busy now. I will bring Jocelyn and the boys on a cruise holiday with my winnings.”