Fact
The first Irish Lotto draw took place on 16 April 1988. The inaugural game used a 6-from-36 format, and its jackpot was won by a ticket purchased in Letterkenny, County Donegal.
Latest Result
16/09/2026
€3.2 Million
RolloverIrish Lotto
4719203542
Irish Lotto Bonus
31
Plus 1
Irish Lotto
31125333545
Lotto Plus 1 Bonus
10
Plus 2
Irish Lotto
31011183243
Lotto Plus 2 Bonus
12
Prize Breakdown
| Winning combination | Prize per winner | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Winning Numbers | €3,175,637.00 | No Winner |
| 5 Winning Numbers + Bonus Number | €44,025.00 | No Winner |
| 5 Winning Numbers | €1,465.00 | 12 |
| 4 Winning Numbers + Bonus Number | €143.00 | 31 |
| 4 Winning Numbers | €37.00 | 730 |
Prize values and winner counts relate to this completed draw.
About Irish Lotto
Irish Lotto is Ireland’s national lottery, drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Six Winning Numbers are drawn from 1–45, together with one Bonus Number from the same set of 45 numbers.
How It Works
Each standard Irish Lotto game consists of six numbers selected from 1–45. Six Winning Numbers and one Bonus Number are drawn from the same set of 45 numbers. Prizes are awarded across different prize tiers according to how many Winning Numbers are matched, with the Bonus Number used in certain prize tiers. Matching all six Winning Numbers wins or shares the jackpot.
Jackpot & Rollover
Irish Lotto is a jackpotting lottery with a starting jackpot of €2 million. If there is no jackpot winner, the top prize rolls over and increases until it is won or reaches the €16 million jackpot cap. Once the cap is reached, it may remain at that level for up to five draws. If no entry matches all six Winning Numbers by the final permitted capped draw, a Must Be Won rolldown distributes the jackpot across the next winning prize tier or tiers in accordance with the game rules. If more than one entry wins the jackpot, the available prize is shared between the winning entries.
Prize Tiers & Odds
| Prize Tier | Winning combination | Approx. odds |
|---|---|---|
| Prize Tier 1 | 6 Winning Numbers | 1 in 8,145,060 |
| Prize Tier 2 | 5 Winning Numbers + Bonus Number | 1 in 1,357,510 |
| Prize Tier 3 | 5 Winning Numbers | 1 in 35,724 |
| Prize Tier 4 | 4 Winning Numbers + Bonus Number | 1 in 14,290 |
| Prize Tier 5 | 4 Winning Numbers | 1 in 772 |
| Prize Tier 6 | 3 Winning Numbers + Bonus Number | 1 in 579 |
| Prize Tier 7 | 3 Winning Numbers | 1 in 48 |
| Prize Tier 8 | 2 Winning Numbers + Bonus Number | 1 in 64 |
Odds are descriptive only and do not predict future results.
Tax Information
Irish Lotto prizes are generally tax-free when received by the winner in Ireland. However, income or gains subsequently generated from the winnings, such as interest or investment returns, may be subject to normal Irish tax rules. Different tax treatment may also apply depending on the winner’s country of residence and individual circumstances.
Tax disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Tax treatment may vary depending on individual circumstances and jurisdiction. Professional tax advice should be sought where required.
Facts & Records
First Irish Lotto Draw
Wednesday Draws Introduced
Fact
Irish Lotto introduced a second weekly draw on Wednesday 30 May 1990. Draws then took place every Wednesday and Saturday until the addition of Monday draws in September 2026.
Enhanced 6-from-45 Format Introduced
Fact
Irish Lotto introduced an enhanced 6-from-45 format on 5 September 2026, reducing the number pool from 47 to 45 and improving the jackpot odds to 1 in 8,145,060. A third weekly draw was added on Mondays from 7 September 2026.
Largest Irish Lotto Jackpot
Record
A single ticket purchased in Castlebar, County Mayo, won €19,060,800 on 15 January 2022, setting the record for the largest Irish Lotto jackpot.
Number Statistics
Based on the last 50 stored draws
Most Frequent
42 × 1111 × 1016 × 1024 × 1046 × 10
Least Frequent
4 × 139 × 22 × 35 × 313 × 3
Most Overdue
5 · 38 draws39 · 27 draws12 · 23 draws40 · 21 draws45 · 19 draws
Historical frequency does not predict future results.
Previous Results
75 previous results in 2026
| Date | Main Numbers | Extra | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/01/2026 | 30, 34, 36, 38, 40, 45 | 13 | Rollover |
| 14/01/2026 | 14, 23, 33, 38, 41, 43 | 12 | Rollover |
| 10/01/2026 | 5, 10, 24, 30, 36, 40 | 42 | Rollover |
| 07/01/2026 | 12, 16, 22, 35, 39, 44 | 36 | Rollover |
| 03/01/2026 | 3, 9, 11, 13, 26, 35 | 31 | Rollover |