A lucky ticket-holder in Ireland has won a record-breaking EuroMillions jackpot of €175m (£153m) - the biggest in the country's history.

The winning numbers were 19, 08, 18, 01, 39, while the lucky stars were 09 and 07.

The Irish National Lottery tweeted: "Players of Ireland - Check your tickets!

"Someone just matched all numbers & stars on tonight's draw winning a massive €175,475,380 and set a new record for the biggest win in National Lottery history."

The winner is now worth more than the likes of pop superstar Adele (£145m) and Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne (£145m), according to the Sunday Times rich-list.


The jackpot tops the €115m (£99m) won by Dolores McNamara, from Limerick, in July 2005.

Last month, Patrick and Frances Connolly from Northern Ireland were revealed as the winners of the £115m (€132m) New Year's Day EuroMillions jackpot.

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The couple, from Co Armagh, became the fourth biggest UK lottery winners in history.

Irish National Lottery chief executive Dermot Griffin said the shop where the ticket was bought would not be revealed for a few days as procedures had to followed.

He said: "This is an incredible win for an Irish EuroMillions player. And a record win for the National Lottery we are thrilled.

"We are advising our players to check their tickets and if they are the winner sign the back of the ticket, keep it safe, and contact National Lottery HQ and we will guide you through the claims process.

"Whilst this is a massive win it can come as a shock to a player and we advise them to stay calm, get good independent legal and financial advice and contact us as soon as they can.

"This has been an incredibly lucky period for players on the island of Ireland.

"The luck of the Irish is definitely in the air."