A service station in Martinstown, Cadamstown
A winning lottery ticket has been sold in Co Kildare by the Applegreen M4 Enfield Westbound Service Station in Martinstown, Cadamstown.
A customer who purchased their ticket for Wednesday’s 2pm draw 5th January, at the service station close to the Kildare and Meath border has become the first official National Lottery millionaire of 2022 after winning the top prize of €1 million.
The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold on the day of the draw.
The National Lottery has confirmed that the Daily Million winner has come forward and arrangements are now being made for them to claim their prize.
Site Manager Ella Tyrala was delighted to hear that one of their customers has become the biggest winner of the year so far: “This is great news to get during the first week of the year!
"We are delighted that one of our customers has now officially become a millionaire.
"The entire team was over the moon when we received the news from the National Lottery. We hope that the lucky winner checks their ticket soon and enjoys their life-changing win,” she said.
The National Lottery says players should play responsibly and play for fun.