The owner of the luckiest shop in Mayo has told RTE's Claire Byrne the news has been 'just fantastic'.
The National Lottery confirmed on Wednesday that Ireland's newest multi-millionaire bought the sought-after €19m winning ticket from Laura's XL store on Hopkins Road in Castlebar on Saturday, January 15.
Laura Scriney told Claire she has only been in business since 2019 and just can't believe her luck to have sold the historic ticket.
She said her customers have been so supportive and told her they "knew it was coming".
Laura said: "They have all said congratulations and, you know, that they knew it was coming to me or they were hoping that it would come to me at some stage. So it's just fantastic."
Locals in the area have embraced the good news and have been showing their support by beeping as they go by the shop.
Laura said the whole occasion had brought a "great, great, buzz" to the town.
She said: "I've been told there's a prize given to the shop as well, but to be honest, I haven't had time to think about it. Everything is happening so fast."
Asked what she would do with the shop's winnings, Laura said she had no idea yet but will make sure to look after her staff.
She said: "I have no idea. I'll look after the staff, and after that, we'll see."
Representatives from XL and the National Lottery have gathered at the shop to hand over the prize and possibly pop some Champagne to celebrate.
Laura said: "There's great excitement, so I think there's a few photos now and maybe Champagne."
After the announcement on Tuesday Laura said: "Saturday night was such a huge draw and one that’s been the talk of the town for the week now so we are absolutely over the moon to have played a part in this.
"The winner truly is the luckiest player in Ireland now and we wish them all the very best with their win."
A statement from The National Lottery added: "The National Lottery is delighted to reveal that the record breaking Lotto jackpot win of €19.06 million on Saturday 15th January was sold at Laura's XL store in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
"The National Lottery has confirmed that the Castlebar ticket holder, who has become Ireland's largest ever Lotto jackpot winner has made contact and arrangements are now being made for their prize to be paid.
"Officials from the National Lottery will travel to Castlebar on Wednesday January 19 to officially announce the winning store."
