Funds raised have supported over one million children and family members annually since its inception.

The 12-year-old won the hearts of the nation following her appearance on The Late Late Toy Show in 2020.

Caitlin and Caoimhe Mynes stole the hearts of viewers when they had the craic with Ryan Tubridy making lava lamps and glitter slime on the top watched show in 2016.

Host Patrick Kielty has said he is “so excited” to bring this year’s programme to the children of Ireland on Friday night.

Host Patrick Kielty said he is ‘so excited’ to bring this year’s programme to the children of Ireland.

RTÉ is calling on “big kids” across the country to apply, but it warned demand far exceeds the number of seats available.

Friday night will mark Kielty's first Late Late Toy Show