A DERRY syndicate made up of community support workers have won £1 million on the Euromillions.
The group of 23, who are both existing and former staff at Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, will each pocket £43,000 following the win.
The ticket was purchased in Derry on July 31 however the ticket holder, Rory McParland was on holiday for three weeks, not realising it was a winning ticket.
After taking the ticket to get checked on his return, he found the group had won £1 million on a Millionaire Match Maker code.
"As she checked the tickets, the shop assistant told me that we'd won £3 on one line, £5.20 on another and then £7.60 on another, which is our usual form.
"Then she stopped and said that we were going to have to call the National Lottery about one particular line as she wouldn't be able to pay that amount over the counter.
"I asked what she meant and all she could tell me was that we had won big money," he told BBC NI.
"Before we knew it, we were all jumping around the place, going mad, shouting and cheering. I think there were even a few tears shed.
"It was an incredible moment that I will never forget. We are all over the moon."
Mr McParland said he hopes to buy a new car with his share.
"To think that this one win will change the lives of 23 families is amazing, whether it pays for a dream holiday, helps with the mortgage or whatever each member chooses to spend it on".
