An area of Dublin Airport has been nicknamed “millionaires’ corridor” after a syndicate of 17 airport authority employees scooped last Saturday’s €6.4 million lottery jackpot.
The group of nine women and eight men won after buying a €112 quick-pick at the Spar shop in Terminal One.
A Dublin Airport Authority spokesman said the employees were “absolutely thrilled” at the windfall.
Each member of the syndicate will be getting just over €375,000.
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“There’s a real sense of shock and delight among them. It’s a fantastic way to start the week.”
The winners have worked in the airport for varying amounts of time – some are relative newcomers, while others have been there for more than 30 years.