Scots hit jackpot in Donegal

A Scottish family who moved to Donegal last year have gone from penury to following through a Lotto win

A Scottish family who moved to Donegal last year have gone from penury to following through a Lotto win. Ms Sylvia Doran (39), unemployed, moved with her family from Fife to Dungloe to be near relatives and friends.

Her husband, Sean (45), has a disability which prevents him working. This is the third time Sweeneys newsagents in Dungloe sold a winning Lotto ticket.

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