Launch of National Pyjama Day happening Friday 3rd March nationwide when 60,000 children are sponsored to wear their pyjamas into creche / preschool to raise money for children’s charities

Photo Left to Right: Sebastian Staunton-Smith, Malahide; Hollyann Farrelly, Tallaght and Elliott Smith, Tallaght launch National Pyjama Day taking place on Friday 3rd March 2017, when 60,000 children are sponsored to wear their pyjamas into creche / preschool to raise money for children’s charities in a nationwide fundraiser that is all about children helping children and having fun.  More details www.earlychildhoodireland.ie

The theme for this year is on supporting children under 6 years of age with additional needs and, based on funds raised, grants of between €40,000 and €100,000 will be awarded to the three chosen charities.

Event organisers, Early Childhood Ireland will be supported by the Community Foundation for Ireland to assess and administer the grants.

Now in its 14th year, National Pyjama Day has raised over €2.5 million for children’s charities in Ireland.