This year's 'Late Late Toy Show' attracted an average of 1.4 million viewers, the highest audience in 16 years.
A 72% share of the audience also watched the full programme last Friday night.
Speaking about the show, which featured performances from Joe McElderry and McFly, presenter Ryan Tubridy said: "At the end of a very difficult week in Ireland, I think the country needed a smile, a laugh and a big hug and I think that’s what we did on Friday."
"I’m keen to stress that it wasn’t the toys and it wasn’t me, it was the children who shone on the night and for that I’m very grateful and very happy."
'The Late Late Toy Show' also attracted 46,500 streams on RTÉ Player, up almost 120% on the figures achieved for the same period last year.
Steve Carson, Director of TV Programmes, RTÉ said, "'The Late Late Toy Show' is a great example of the power of public service television in bringing people together."
"It’s a national institution, which continues to engage viewers in phenomenal numbers. 'The Late Late Show' team work very hard to ensure that the 'Toy Show' continues to be relevant and thoroughly entertaining, enchanting a new generation, while touching a deep nostalgic nerve."
"We’re delighted that viewers at home and abroad agree and look forward to bringing them more quality Irish programming over the festive season."
