Jimmy plans to give his bingo partner a little treat with his winnings and also says he'll spend some of the money on his grandchildren James who's 1 and Marney who's 11.
The avid hurling supporter, who is vice-chair of the Tomas McCurtain's GAA Club based in Goodmayes, says there are some things money can't buy. "Ideally I would like to ensure McCurtain's win the hurling and football championships this year -- but short of bribing a referee I can't see how the money can really help that," he joked. But one indulgence he has already taken with his newly-won cash is another gamble on "a dead cert".
He said: "I have put £1,000 of the money on County Kilkenny winning the All-Ireland Championship five times in a row -- I truly believe they can do it and at 9-1 odds that's a good bet. Maybe I'll be lucky again."
