Louth children celebrate National Pyjama Day 2024

The wait is finally over as 1,600 children in 28 Early Years and School Age Care settings across Louth celebrate National Pyjama Day 2024!

Every year on this special day, smiles are aplenty as Early Childhood Ireland’s members open their doors and welcome children wearing their comfiest pyjamas, dressing gowns and slippers to their settings.

Laughter fills the day as children partake in PJ Day breakfasts and teddy bear picnics, play games, and listen to stories to mark the occasion when children help children and raise vital funds for charity.

Funds raised on National Pyjama Day 2024 will go towards supporting Sensational Kids – an award-winning social enterprise that works with children who have sensory processing challenges - and Early Childhood Ireland’s Eco-Emotions project, which empowers educators and parents with the tools they need to support children in caring for themselves, their communities, and the planet.

Since the inaugural National Pyjama Day in 2003, over €4.3 million has been raised for a host of charitable causes that support babies and children all over Ireland.

Commenting on the much-loved annual fundraiser, Early Childhood Ireland CEO Teresa Heeney said: “National Pyjama Day 2024 brings communities across Ireland together for a great cause for the 21st year in a row, and we are so very grateful to all of our dedicated members in Louth for making it possible.”

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“Of course, the day itself is all about children helping children. We’re delighted to see so many of them celebrate today and raise vital funds for two amazing projects,” she continued.

“Our Eco-Emotions project and Sensational Kids’ mission will make a real difference in the lives of children and it's all down to the funds raised today by children in their PJs. Every year, we’re blown away by the support of family and friends who donate to this fantastic cause. Happy National Pyjama Day 2024 to all,’ Ms Heeney concluded.

Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of partner organisation Community Foundation Ireland, said: “Exciting, passionate, and energetic, Sensational Kids creates lasting memories for children, parents, and Early Years professionals. We celebrate the long-standing partnership between Early Childhood Ireland and the Community Foundation through National Pyjama Day. We are thrilled to support Sensational Kid’s project to better assist neurodiverse children and those with sensory processing differences, and we wish them every success in their important work ahead.”

Find out how to donate at www.earlychildhoodireland.ie/pyjama-day