A shop in Quigley's Point in Donegal, just over five minute's drive from the border with Co Derry, sold a lottery ticket worth over six million euro, it has been announced.
McCarrons Village Shop was one of two locations where winning tickets in Saturday's draw were sold - resulting in two players scooping €6,373,878 each.
The owner of the shop, Hugh McCarron, said there is a "great buzz" around following the news.
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The National Lottery announced the news on Tuesday.
A spokesperson said: "Saturday night’s Lotto jackpot win marked the fifth Lotto jackpot won so far this year.
"Both winners, who will now share the staggering €12,747,756 amount, have made contact with the National Lottery and arrangements are being made for the winners to claim their life-changing prizes."
Hugh McCarron, meanwhile, shared his excitement.
“There is certain to be a great buzz around the village when word gets out that we sold the winning ticket," he added.
"I couldn’t believe it when I heard the news – to say I was shocked would be an understatement.
"I can’t wait to tell the rest of the staff here as they’ll all be over the moon when they hear that we sold a ticket worth over €6 million. We’re a busy shop so I’m sure our customers will be thrilled when they hear.
"No matter if the winner is local or someone passing through, I wish them all the very best with their win.”
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