It’s nearly that time of year again — the night when almost every house in Ireland settles in for RTÉ’s Late Late Toy Show. Pyjamas on, hot chocolate poured, notepad at the ready for the kids to add “just one more thing” to their Christmas list. And every year, Penneys gets in on the excitement with a dedicated Late Late Toy Show range.
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What’s in the Penneys Late Late Toy Show Range
The range is designed for exactly one purpose: getting the whole family cosy for the biggest TV night of the year. Expect to see:
- Comfy matching pyjamas for kids and adults
- Fuzzy slipper socks
- Snuggly snoodies (the wearable blanket kind, perfect for the sofa)
- A Santa letter set, ideal for capturing that ever-growing wish list before, during, or after the show
It’s the kind of range families pick up specifically for Toy Show night, so it tends to sell through quickly once it lands in stores.
When It Lands In Store
Penneys usually releases the collection several weeks ahead of the Toy Show broadcast, giving families plenty of time to grab their pyjamas before the big night. Exact release dates and the broadcast date itself vary year to year, so it’s worth keeping an eye on Penneys’ own website and social channels for the confirmed dates each season.
Supporting Children’s Charities
One of the best parts of this range is what it supports. Each year, Penneys makes a donation tied to the collection, contributing to the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal, which funds a wide range of children’s charities and causes across Ireland. Penneys also directs additional support to the Children’s Health Foundation, which cares for sick children and their families at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght, and Connolly hospitals.
A Special Delivery for Children in Hospital
Perhaps the loveliest part of the tradition: children spending the night of the Toy Show in hospital are treated to their own delivery of cosy pyjamas and Toy Show goodies, so they can enjoy the festivities from their hospital bed too. It’s a small gesture that makes a big difference on a night that’s all about magic and generosity.
Don’t Miss It
If Toy Show night is a big deal in your house, keep the Penneys range on your radar in the weeks leading up to the broadcast. Between the pyjamas, the slipper socks, and the letter to Santa, it’s an easy way to make the night feel that little bit more special.
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Save this for Toy Show night
Bookmark this page or add it to your festive to-do list so you don’t miss the Penneys range when it hits stores — it’s a handy one to have ready before the countdown to the Toy Show really kicks off.
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