Excitement is building for tonight's Late Late Toy Show

It’s finally here, the official start of the Irish Christmas season - the Late Late Toy Show! The buzz is building and #LateLateToyShow is already trending on Twitter.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015 - 00:00

Ciara Flaherty

It is, of course, Irish Twitter’s favourite time of year and fingertips are poised to livetweet the entire event from cringing at Tubs’ jumpers, debating passionately who the best child is (

The toy show means one thing, it's officially Christmas 😃 who else can't wait #ToyShow #WinterWonderland #dmcit pic.twitter.com/v6dMW7HgWz
— WinterWonderlandCork (@CorkWonderland) November 27, 2015

Its #LateLateToyShow day when Ireland & #twitter suspend cynicism `& embrace true Christmas spirit..well until the #Toyshow actually starts
— Urlofcork (@urlofcork) November 27, 2015

Woohoo, #LateLateToyShow tonight!#neverforgetthecreepydoll pic.twitter.com/5yCO60qlo4
— Chris (@Chris_afec) November 27, 2015

And for those wanting to add to the fun - or take the edge off - try this Late Late Toy Show drinking game. It’s supposed to be done with tea but sure, whatever gets you through the another performances by the Billie Barry Kids.

But, of course, it’s all about the little ones. And it’s safe to say they’re fizzing with excitement around the country.

It's here!!! @RTELateLateShow #ToyShow day!! It's like Christmas morning here! Kids are so excited. Christmas PJ toy show party in mine! 🎅🎄🎁
— Martha 🌈 (@IamMarthaD8) November 27, 2015

Emily declared in Montessori that 'My Daddy's friend owns the Toy Show and he's a very nice man' - no pressure Tubs #LateLateToyShow
— Damien O'Meara (@damien_omeara) November 27, 2015