WELL it had to be won sometime and after a century of weeks it was Madeline O’Connor who scooped the Ballymacelligott Lotto worth €12,400.

Madeline, from Clogher, who bought the ticket from Brendan Mannix at Ballydwyer Post Office, collected her cheque at O’Riada’s on Saturday night, the same venue where the winning numbers of 1, 2, 8 and 23 were drawn on June 9. The lotto was rolling over for some 100 weeks.

“I’m delighted for Madeline, who lives just down the road from me. It’s great to see someone local win it,” said Tom O’Herlihy, Chairman of Ballymacelligott GAA Club.

Tom said it’s imperative that the lotto is continued to be supported as it is the main income stream for the day to day running of the club.

“The lotto is a lifesaver as it’s very expensive running a club nowadays with maintenance, insurance etc. We’ve bought a new field as well so every bit helps now,” said Tom.

The lotto jackpot is now €2000 and can be played at ballymacgaa.com