{"id":267108,"date":"2026-01-04T17:56:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T17:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/267108\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T17:56:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T17:56:09","slug":"irish-lotto-results-heartbreaking-miss-as-one-number-costs-player-e4-9m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/267108\/","title":{"rendered":"Irish Lotto results: Heartbreaking miss as one number costs player \u20ac4.9m"},"content":{"rendered":"

One Irish Lotto player narrowly missed the \u20ac4.9 million jackpot by just one number but still walks away with a life changing \u20ac174,706.\"NationalNational Lottery sign(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The winning numbers for tonight’s massive Lotto jackpot <\/a>of \u20ac4,903,396 are in, but no one managed to scoop the top prize. So far this year, the jackpot has been won nine times by lucky players in Louth <\/a>(2), Dublin<\/a>, Kerry<\/a>, Limerick<\/a>, Kilkenny<\/a>, Mayo<\/a>, Waterford<\/a> and Westmeath<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite the jackpot going unclaimed, tonight wasn’t a total loss with over 82,000 winners across the draws. Among them was one main draw player who came agonisingly close, matching five of the six winning numbers plus the bonus. The winning combination was 3, 9, 11, 13, 26, 35 and bonus 31.<\/p>\n

This near miss still lands them a life-changing \u20ac174,706 – but just one number denied them a staggering \u20ac4.9 million. The exact ticket location is expected to be announced tomorrow.<\/p>\n

It was less fortunate for the Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws, where the top prizes won were only \u20ac500 and \u20ac250, respectively. Meanwhile, 67 Raffle players will each take home \u20ac500 for matching the winning raffle number.<\/p>\n

Tonight’s main Lotto draw winning numbers are: 3, 9, 11, 13, 26, 35 and bonus 31.<\/p>\n

The Lotto Plus 1 winning numbers are: 16, 23, 27, 28, 35, 39 and bonus 33.<\/p>\n

The Lotto Plus 2 winning numbers are: 12, 18, 25, 41, 46, 47 and bonus 32.<\/p>\n

The winning Raffle number is: 8183.<\/p>\n

National Lottery<\/a> officials are urging players to check their tickets carefully to see if they are among the thousands of prize winners.<\/p>\n

The winner of the \u20ac174,706 main draw prize can contact the National Lottery Claims Department at 1800 666 222 (Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 5.30pm) to arrange for collection.<\/p>\n

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