The Irish Lotto draw took place on March 7, 2026, with players across Ireland eagerly anticipating the results. This draw was particularly notable as one player came just short of winning the €2,693,222 jackpot, missing by only one number. The winning numbers for the main Lotto draw were 14, 24, 33, 34, 37, 43, and the bonus number was 15.

Prize Distribution

While the jackpot went unclaimed, a player secured a consolation prize of €46,511 by matching five of the six main numbers plus the bonus. Additionally, fifteen players matched five numbers without the bonus and each won €1,859. The Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws also saw no jackpot winners, with the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot of €1 million remaining unclaimed. However, 19 players in Lotto Plus 1 received €500 for matching five numbers, while another 19 players in Lotto Plus 2 won €250 each for the same feat.

Winners and Reactions

A Quick Pick ticket purchased at Reilly’s Daybreak in Naul was responsible for the €46,511 consolation prize. Darragh O’Dwyer, a spokesperson for the National Lottery, urged all players, particularly those in the Naul area, to check their tickets carefully. He emphasized the importance of signing the back of the ticket and keeping it safe for the Match 5 + Bonus winner.

National Lottery Statement

“There was no winner of the Lotto jackpot. In total, over 73,000 players won prizes in the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws, including one winner of the Match 5 + Bonus prize of €46,511,” said a National Lottery spokesperson.

The Irish Lotto draw held on March 7, 2026, resulted in no outright winner for the €2,693,222 jackpot, with one player missing the winning numbers by just one digit. The winning numbers for this draw were 14, 24, 33, 34, 37, 43, with a bonus number of 15.

A consolation prize of €46,511 was awarded to a player who matched five of the six main numbers plus the bonus. Additionally, fifteen players matched five numbers without the bonus and each won €1,859.

The Lotto Plus 1 jackpot of €1 million went unclaimed, although the highest prize of €500 was awarded to 19 players who matched five numbers. Similarly, the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot of €250,000 saw no winner, but 19 players received €250 each for matching five numbers.

In the Irish Lotto Raffle, 81 winners were awarded €500 each. Overall, the draws on March 7 saw a significant number of participants, with over 73,000 players across Ireland winning various prizes.

In the National Lottery, a £3.8 million jackpot was up for grabs on the same day, while the Thunderball jackpot stood at £500,000. These figures highlight the ongoing popularity of lottery games in the UK.

Meanwhile, in South Africa, the Lotto results for the same date revealed winning numbers of 04, 13, 14, 20, 22, 47 with a bonus of 29. The Lotto Plus 1 winning numbers were 13, 16, 18, 20, 42, 50 with a bonus of 05.

As the lottery draws continue to attract attention, players eagerly await the next opportunities to win substantial prizes. The excitement surrounding these events remains high, with many hoping for a life-changing win in future draws.

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“There was no winner of the Lotto jackpot,” a spokesperson confirmed after the latest Irish Lotto draw on March 7, 2026. One player came agonizingly close, missing the €2,693,222 jackpot by just one number.

The winning numbers for the Irish Lotto draw were 14, 24, 33, 34, 37, 43, with a bonus number of 15. Despite the near miss for one hopeful player, the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot of €1 million went unclaimed.

In the Lotto Plus 1, the highest prize awarded was €500, shared among 19 players who matched five numbers. Similarly, the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot of €250,000 saw no winner, but 19 players will receive €250 each for matching five numbers.

The Irish Lotto Raffle also contributed to the excitement, awarding €500 to 81 winners. In total, over 73,000 players won prizes across the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws.

National Lottery and South Africa Lotto

Meanwhile, the National Lottery Lotto in the UK featured a jackpot of £3.8 million on the same day, alongside a Thunderball jackpot of £500,000.

In South Africa, a staggering R59.5 million in jackpots was available in the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws. The winning Lotto numbers for South Africa were 04, 13, 14, 20, 22, 47, with a bonus number of 29.

Entries for the South African Lotto cost R5 per board, including VAT. As the excitement builds around these draws, players are reminded to check their numbers carefully.

While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy, The Citizen cannot take responsibility for any error in the Lotto or Lotto Plus results. You can see the winning numbers in the live blog below.

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