Since the Lotto began in 1988, Mayo has now claimed both the highest (€19,060,800) and third highest (€17,008,295) jackpots in Irish history.

The winners, who have chosen to remain anonymous, described their journey to the life-changing windfall as 'surreal'

The location of the store where the ticket was sold will be announced on Wednesday

The ticket holder has three months to claim the prize.