LOTTO prizes worth over £1.7 million have been paid out as a result of Christmas Eve draws.
A self employed man in his 30s from Limerick collected £576,172, a one third share in the jackpot. He wished to remain anonymous. He is a single parent with three daughters.
A Co Wicklow family, Mrs Rita Kelly, Enniskerry, and her two sons, Stephen and Michael, both married, will divide their share, also worth £576,172.
The family learned of the win while having dinner on Christmas Day at Mrs Kelly's home.
A syndicate involving seven employees at the Glen Moulinex factory in Thurles, Co Tipperary, will each receive £82,310 after their £576,172 win.
They are: Ms Noeleen Curtis, Ms Mary Egan, Ms Mandy Davy, Ms Joan Ryan, Ms Monica Croke, Ms Sandra Dunne and Ms Lorraine Kennedy (18).
A husband and wife from Co Galway, and their brothers, have received £71,513, their shares of a £286,053 win.