Tyrone man is Lotto winner

A great grandfather from Co Tyrone became Northern Ireland's 43rd lotto winner by using the Quickpick system to win last Saturday…

A great grandfather from Co Tyrone became Northern Ireland's 43rd lotto winner by using the Quickpick system to win last Saturday night's draw.

The unnamed winner, who won £584,721, is the 13th individual to win by using the Quickpick facility. The winner, who is retired and has a large family, plans to continue his retirement in luxury, said a spokeswoman for the National Lottery.

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