Kindness shown in 'very worst of times' after Sophie touches hearts of Toy Show viewers 

Sophie Quirke's mother said as well as the 'amazing' TV trip, the family has seen kindness locally in Tipperary, in hospitals, and from charities after Sophie, 8, was diagnosed with leukaemia 

Sophie Quirke, her mother Martina and father Roger at Mullinahone, Co Tipperary. Picture: Patrick Browne

The mother of a little girl with leukaemia who had a surprise visit to the Late Late Toy Show  with her unicorn said the kindness of many people is making magic memories during a dark time.

Martina Quirke said as well as the “amazing” TV trip, they have seen kindness locally in Tipperary, in hospitals, and from charities.