Galway street cleaners scored $5.5 million lottery in Lotto jackpot

Galway street cleaners scored $5.5 million lottery in Lotto jackpot, the winner of the lottery ticket will soon be a multi millionaire. 

The 10-man syndicate, which was formed almost 25 years ago collected their winnings at Lotto headquarters in Dublin this afternoon.

The winning ticket was sold in Newspoint newsagent, Unit 25, Galway Shopping Centre, on the Headford Road on Sunday, July 31.

“The lads thought about changing the numbers at one stage but decided against making any changes,” they said.

“We’re proud of our city. Unlike the ‘magnificent seven’ - these ‘magnificent 10’ can now all ride off into the sunset with their lottery win secured.”

The winner, who wishes to remain private, said they are hoping to buy their first home.