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06 Dec 2025

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'Amazing!' Late Late Toy Show viewers donate incredible amount of money to Toy Show Appeal

CMAT, Roy Keane, Shane Lowry and Kingfishr make guest appearances as Patrick Kielty hosts his third Late Late Toy Show on RTÉ

Viewers of this year's Late Late Toy Show donated more than €4m to the Toy Show Appeal during Friday night's show, which was watched by more than 1 million people across the country.

Dublin singer CMAT confirmed the incredible figure during a surprise appearance at the end of the show, fresh from performing at her sold-out gig at the 3Arena.

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Since the Toy Show Appeal's inception in 2020, viewers have now donated around €30m.

Other guests on this year's Grinch-themed show, included Irish soccer legend Roy Keane and indie folk group Kingfishr, while golfer Shane Lowry, Liverpool star Conor Bradly and singer Lewis Capaldi all sent video messages to children who featured on the show. 

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You can re-watch the Late Late Show on the RTÉ Player - click here.

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