Family uses £42 million lottery win to support Irish town

A family in Cork, Ireland, won £42.6 million in the EuroMillions lottery in 2009. They bought their ticket at a local shop while running errands. The family chose to stay anonymous, but their generosity became well known. They gave €400,000 to a housing scheme in their town, which has around 3,200 residents. They also paid off the debts of a nearby nursing home. Together, these contributions made up about 20% of the town's yearly budget. The winning numbers were 13, 22, 23, 44, and 49, with Lucky Stars 3 and 5. The family said they wanted to stay grounded and keep supporting their community despite their sudden wealth.