A fun way for children and families to take and donate pre-loved toys, engage in play, while learning about a new consumption paradigm

Welcome to The Toy Library (https://www.thetoylibrary.ie/) Swap and Play event in Shannon, Co. Clare.

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The perfect occasion to have a great time with your family, swapping toys and having fun, while making a difference for your wallet and the planet. This event is proudly sponsored by Clare County Council in partnership with Shannon Community Partnership.

Join us at Treacys Oakwood Hotel, Shannon, on Saturday October 17th (11AM - 2PM). This family-friendly event features eco-friendly activities, sustainable swaps, and creative fun to help reimagine how we consume and play.

The event is open to everyone and completely free to attend. Recommended for ages 8 and under.

The Toy Library is a community of conscious families, proud parents, and happy children taking action for their future by freely recirculating toys instead of buying newly produced ones. Join at www.thetoylibrary.ie/signup (https://www.thetoylibrary.ie/signup).

What to Expect at the Event

🌟 Toy Swap – Bring up to 5 toys in excellent condition (no broken or incomplete items) to donate or swap. Didn’t bring toys? That’s okay—feel free to take home any that catch your eye!

🚂 Play Area – Children can have fun discovering all the available toys, and play with them in the dedicated area! If they found something they like, they're free to bring it home.

🎨 Eco-Crafting Corner Let your creativity shine with sustainable craft activities for all ages, using upcycled and eco-friendly materials.

🦄 Temporary Tattoos Enjoy eco-friendly, plastic-free, non-toxic, and vegan temporary tattoos—perfect for little ones and grown-ups alike!

🧸 Teddy Bear Hub Bring your teddy for a check-up and cuddles prescription.

How Does the Toy Swap Work?

Bring up to 5 toys (max) in very good condition. Bring what you'd be happy to offer to your own kids.

You don’t need to donate in order to take—everyone is welcome to participate!

About toys: please no extra-small or extra-large items (those can be listed on The Toy Library digital platform (https://www.thetoylibrary.ie/)). Only clean, fully functional, and complete items will be allowed. Have doubts? Think about a toy you’d be happy for your child to get.

Leftover toys will be donated to local charities and libraries.

Event Details

📍 Location: Treacys Oakwood Hotel, Shannon Town Roundabout, Smithstown, Shannon, Co. Clare V14 NH97

🗓️ Date: Saturday 17th October, 2026

⏰ Time: 11AM - 2PM

Who We Are: The Toy Library

The Toy Library is Ireland’s first circular economy platform for toys, freely available 24/7 at www.thetoylibrary.ie (https://www.thetoylibrary.ie/). The social enterprise launched in June 2024 in Cork and today, together with Local Authorities and conscious corporations, we are bringing our signature Swap&Play events (https://www.thetoylibrary.ie/p/events) all over the Republic of Ireland!

Local Partners for this Event:

Clare County Council

Shannon Community Partnership

Other Local Authorities partnering with us:

Cork City Council

Cork Local Enterprise Office

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Fingal Libraries, Fingal County Council

Kildare County Council

Laois County Council

Leitrim County Council

Limerick City and County Council

Meath County Council

Offaly County Council

Waterford City and County Council

Westmeath County Council

Wexford City and County Council

And more!

Proudly supported by:

Advance CRT (funded by SFI)

CESCA (Cork Equal and Sustainable Communities Alliance)

Community Foundation Ireland

Cork City Partnership CLG

Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC)

Dublin South City Partnership

Guinnes Entreprise Centre

Louth Local Development

Prism LCC

Rethink Ireland – SEFIT Fund 2024

Rethink Ireland – Impact Fund for Munster 2025

Sharetribe

Sligo Leader Partnership

University College Cork

Workday Ltd

Our mission is to make sustainable toy-sharing accessible to everyone while reducing waste and fostering a positive environmental impact.

🌐 Learn more at www.thetoylibrary.ie (http://www.thetoylibrary.ie/)

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