Meath man wins deposit for house!

One lucky Meath man got his weekend off to a flying start after he scooped the jackpot prize of €50,000 on a €5 Bingo Times 10 scratch card.

The winner who wishes to remain private bought the lucky scratch card at the Apple Green Service Station at the Rath in Ashbourne.

The man had just finished a long night-shift at work and had bought the scratch card on his way home to bed.

At the National Lottery Headquarters, the Meath man spoke of his excitement and disbelief of his massive win.

'I still can’t believe that I have won €50,000, it is just so surreal. When I scratched the ticket and I realised I had won, I made my way straight down to Dublin to make sure it was a winner. It does feel more believable when you have a cheque for €50,000 in your pocket,'he laughed.

Discussing his plans for his windfall, the Meath man said: 'My partner and I are currently saving for a deposit for a house so this will take care of that. We will have a holiday next week to celebrate the win and hopefully I might be able to fit in a trip to France to see Ireland play in the euros,' he added.