The Toy Library Swap&Play in Dublin 12
About this Event
Welcome to Swap and Play event with Dublin South City Partnership in Dublin 12.
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 Dublin South City Partnership.
Join us at Clogher Road Sports Centre, Dublin 12, on Saturday July 25th (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 all members of The Toy Library, a community of conscious families, proud parents, and happy children taking action for their future by recirculating toys instead of buying newly produced ones. Join free at www.thetoylibrary.ie/signup and discover the online platform.
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). 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: Clogher Road Sports Centre, Clogher Rd, Saint James, Dublin, D12 A403, Ireland
🗓️ Date: Saturday 25th July, 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. 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 all over the Republic of Ireland!
Partner for this Event:
- Dublin South City Partnership
Other recent partners include:
- Clare County Council
- Cork City Council
- Cork Local Enterprise Office
- Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
- Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC)
- Fingal Libraries, Fingal County Council
- Kildare County Council
- Laois County Council
- Leitrim County Council
- Limerick City and County Council
- Louth Local Development
- 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
- Guinnes Entreprise Centre
- 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
Sponsoring Partner
This event is proudly sponsored by:
Host: Dublin South City Partnership
Age Range
Appropriate Age Range
Host: Up to 8 years old
Info: While our Swap&Play events are open and accessible to all ages, the toys and activities we feature are typically best suited for children up to 8 years old. Please note that this is just a gentle guide—every child is unique, and we warmly welcome families of all ages to join in the fun!
Where is it happening?
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