WITH only 100 sleeps ’til Christmas, time is already running out for Donegal kids to become a star on the Late Late’s Toy Show special.
In recent years, the nation has fallen in love with Donegal children who appeared on the show like last year’s star TJ McDaid, from Drumkeen.
RTE bosses recently launched their search for young entertainers from Donegal to wow audiences for RTE’s annual special Toy Show.
They are hoping for another show star like Charles Gallagher, from Castlefinn, in 2023; Jack Beattie, from Raphoe, in 2020; Finlay Sheridan, from Rathmullan, in 2019; and Bobby Gallagher, from Mountcharles, in 2018.
Next week is the deadline for people to submit an application to appear on the 2026 Christmas edition.
The deadline is Sunday, September 27.
A Toy Show spokesperson said: “The countdown to the most wonderful night of the year has officially begun.
“The Toy Show team has started the search in earnest to find the next generation of youngsters to feature on this year’s show.
“Do you know a child that has that special Toy Show sparkle?”
Parents and guardians can submit applications via the official rte.ie website.
If selected from the digital application phase, auditions will be held at venues around the country.
Toy Show host Patrick Kielty said: “The stars of the Toy Show have always been our amazing kids.
“And this year we’re looking forward to them shining brighter than ever.
“So if you want to dream big and show Ireland and the world what you’ve got, the adventure starts here.”