Shane Lowry and Roy Keane make heartwarming Late Late Toy Show appearances with youngsters
Shane Lowry appeared via a video during the Late Toy Show hosted by Patrick Kielty with former Manchester United captain Keane in attendance.
22:38, 05 Dec 2025
Roy Keane.(Image: Photo by Michael Regan – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
Shane Lowry and Roy Keane made special guest appearances on this year’s Late Late Toy Show hosted by Patrick Kielty on RTÉ One.
In a Grinch-themed show, Kielty donned the beloved Christmas character’s notorious green fur and went through a line-up of toys alongside youngster Declan after the show opened.
Declan and Kielty looked through toys, including dinosaurs from Jurassic World and How to Train Your Dragon, before Declan showed off his golf skills in a putting potty.
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After sinking an impressive shot that gained rapturous applause from the audience, Declan went on to say his heroes were Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry.
Lowry then appeared via a video to the amazement of young Declan. The golf star apologised for not being able to make the show in person and gave his young protégé some words of advice that included practicing as much as possible and to keep enjoying it.
A beaming Declan was then invited to go to next year’s Irish Open and spend a day with Lowry, which he gleefully accepted.
Fans online were buzzing for young Declan with one saying, “Shane Lowry just became an even bigger legend than he already was! #LateLateToyShow.”
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Another said: “declan waving at the video of shane lowry in acc gonna weep.”
Another added: “Shane Lowry just became an even bigger legend than he already was! #LateLateToyShow.”
There was no shortage of star talent as Liam Neeson narrated the opening sequence and Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi also sent in a video message.
One fan said: “In tears here @latelateshow – so lovely of Lewis Capaldi – two lovely lads…wasn’t Shane Lowry cool too? Wonderful performances by all the children.”
Former Manchester United and Ireland midfielder Keane showed up later on, as he cheered on two young friends who won an abundance of toys for children in hospital and a couple for themselves as well.
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Viewers were happy to see Keane in higher spirits than usual: “Roy Keane on the Toy show I would of thought would be like eating custard with fry. But fair play good sport. #LateLateToyShow #LateLateToyShow”
