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15 of the very best reactions to the €88 million Euromillions win

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Jan 25th 2017, 7:29 AM 10,356 Views 1 Comment

LADS, SOMEONE IN Ireland won €88 million in last night’s Euromillions draw.

This is serious.

1. When are we getting that island?

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We couldn't find this Tweet

2. We’re waiting for it like

justin Source: Twitter

3. suspicious eyes

I reckon my neighbour won the #EuroMillions , she was in some form there putting out her whelliebin. She waved at me and all. Not like her
— Rory's Stories (@RorysStories) January 24, 2017

Source: Rory's Stories/Twitter

4. The country collectively lost the run of itself at approximately 9.40pm last night

Someone in Ireland has won the entire €88m #EuroMillions #LOTTO . Country goes mad. Crashes the site trying to check the numbers. Sigh... pic.twitter.com/Gl8cmRqE3c
— Ciaran O'Byrne (@DrivetimeTech) January 24, 2017

Source: Ciaran O'Byrne/Twitter

5. Sure in this climate, does it matter if you really won or not?

Well, well, well....I just won the #EuroMillions #alternativefact
— Darren Geraghty (@GeraghtyDarren) January 24, 2017

Source: Darren Geraghty/Twitter

6. Not all of us are taking the loss well

When you start thinking about the people you hope didn't win... #EuroMillions
— Declan Burke (@DeclanBurke2) January 24, 2017

Source: Declan Burke/Twitter

7. At all…

moore Source: @CormacComedy Twitter

8. Sure look, at least we know what the gossip will be this morning

1. Would you tell people 2. Would you keep working 3. What's the first thing you'd buy - Irish office chats today #EuroMillions
— Ciara McDonagh (@ciaramcdonagh) January 25, 2017

Source: Ciara McDonagh/Twitter

9. “F**k off now, National Lottery”

When you get a 'better luck next time' message from @NationalLottery and all the night's dreams fade away.... 🙈#EuroMillions
— Roisin O'Hea (@RoisinOHea) January 25, 2017

Source: Roisin O'Hea/Twitter

We don’t need your pity at a time like this.

10. A satisfying card to send

Someone won €88 million in the #EuroMillions .
Just so they know I can totally make a 'I won the euro millions' card to send their boss.
— TwistedDoodles (@twisteddoodles) January 24, 2017

Source: TwistedDoodles/Twitter

11. Live shots of you checking your ticket

melania2 Source: Twitter

12. We must be vigilant

Lookout for friends or family making unusual purchases in the next few days. Like Fur Coats and Crowns #EuroMillions #ShareTheDream pic.twitter.com/3kJfQXwNpc
— Patrick Conboy (@pat_conboy) January 24, 2017

Source: Patrick Conboy/Twitter

13. Even if you didn’t buy a ticket, you still feel cheated

TIVKET Source: NiamhHassell Twitter

IT COULD HAVE BEEN ME!

14. “They probably won’t even enjoy it”

I wish the €88m #EuroMillions winner every happiness although they could never be as happy as me if I'd won! B******S!!!
— Patrick O'Donnell (@patodonn) January 24, 2017

Source: Patrick O'Donnell/Twitter

15. Just for a second though… imagine your face

' Irishman Double-checks Numbers on his Euromillions Lottery Ticket '. #euromillions #lottery @CathalMacCoille @RTERadio1 @EnglishRachael pic.twitter.com/USJ7kz45QX
— john creedon (@johncreedon) January 25, 2017

Source: john creedon/Twitter

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15 of the very best reactions to the €88 million Euromillions win

Looking out for friends making unusual purchases.

1. When are we getting that island?

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

2. We’re waiting for it like

3. suspicious eyes

4. The country collectively lost the run of itself at approximately 9.40pm last night

5. Sure in this climate, does it matter if you really won or not?

6. Not all of us are taking the loss well

7. At all…

8. Sure look, at least we know what the gossip will be this morning

9. “F**k off now, National Lottery”

10. A satisfying card to send

11. Live shots of you checking your ticket

12. We must be vigilant

13. Even if you didn’t buy a ticket, you still feel cheated

14. “They probably won’t even enjoy it”

15. Just for a second though… imagine your face

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15 of the very best reactions to the €88 million Euromillions win

Looking out for friends making unusual purchases.

1. When are we getting that island?

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

2. We’re waiting for it like

3. *suspicious eyes*

4. The country collectively lost the run of itself at approximately 9.40pm last night

5. Sure in this climate, does it matter if you really won or not?

6. Not all of us are taking the loss well

7. At all…

8. Sure look, at least we know what the gossip will be this morning

9. “F**k off now, National Lottery”

10. A satisfying card to send

11. Live shots of you checking your ticket

12. We must be vigilant

13. Even if you didn’t buy a ticket, you still feel cheated

14. “They probably won’t even enjoy it”

15. Just for a second though… imagine your face

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