RTÉjr

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RTÉjr
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Sister channelsRTÉ One
RTÉ2
RTÉ News
TRTÉ
History
Launched20 September 2010 (programming block)
27 May 2011 (simulcast channel)
15 April 2013 (stand-alone channel)
Links
Websiterte.ie/rtejr
Availability
Terrestrial
See separate section
Streaming media
See separate section

RTÉjr is an

RTÉ KIDS.[1]

The channel broadcasts 12 hours of programming each day between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.[2] It is supported by radio station RTÉjr Radio and additional services available on-demand, on mobile and online.[2] The channel operates alongside its sister strand TRTÉ on RTÉ2.

History

RTÉjr was initially a programming block on public service broadcaster

Den Tots.[3]

On 3 May 2011,[4][5] RTÉjr (which was only a programming block at that time) broadcast Punky, the world's first animated series which focuses on the life and adventures of a girl with Down syndrome.[4] The show is broadcast daily at 10:25 and 13:45. It was designed by award-winning Irish animation company Monster Animation and Design.[6]

RTÉ planned on launching a television channel dedicated to RTÉjr; it launched on 27 May 2011, at 11:00 (IST). The channel does not carry advertising, in line with the broadcaster's policy not to target advertising towards those under 6 years of age.

By April 2013, the channel began a stand-alone schedule; however, plans to replace the RTÉjr block on RTÉ2 have yet to come to light. The channel broadcasts as a stand-alone channel with its own schedule and new programming.[7]

On 15 April 2013, the channel hosted 14 newly commissioned programmes, including the bilingual show Spraoi, the dance show Move It! and RTÉjr Workshop.

Availability

The channel is available to 98% of television viewers in Ireland through Saorview. The channel became available on Virgin Media Ireland on channel 600 on 15 March 2012[8] and on Sky Ireland on channel 624 (635 in NI) on 15 April 2013. The channel's programming can be viewed internationally through its on-demand service, mobile services and website.[2]

Cable

IPTV

  • eir TV
    Ireland: Channel 612
  • Vodafone Ireland: Channel 600

Satelite

  • Sky UK: Channel 624 (Northern Ireland)
  • Sky Ireland: Channel 617
  • Saorsat Ireland: Channel 7

Online

Terrestrial

Programming

The channel has a wide range of live-action and animated programming, usually dubbed in either Irish or English, these are mainly Irish-produced programs, however, there are some acquired programming.

It's flagship programme is hosted by former

Six member Emma O'Driscoll
, Muireann NiChiobhain, Clara Murray and their puppet friends Séamus the dog and Bláithín the flower fairy.

Current programming

Original programming

Acquired programming

Upcoming programming

  • Sullivan Sails (TBA 2023)[19]
  • Silly Sundays[20]

References

  1. ^ "RTÉ Kids". RTÉ.ie. 6 November 2021. Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Burke, Elaine (10 April 2013). "RTÉjr to become dedicated cross-platform kids' channel on 15 April". Silicon Republic. Archived from the original on 16 May 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  3. ^ "RTÉ overhauls children's TV schedule". The Irish Times. 9 September 2010. Archived from the original on 13 September 2010. Retrieved 13 September 2010.
  4. ^ a b "RTÉ launches new animation series Punky". RTÉ News. 28 April 2011. Archived from the original on 2 May 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
  5. ^ "'Punky' and 'Gumball' Arrive on TV Screens". IFTN. 28 April 2011. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Monster Animation". Monster Animation. Archived from the original on 26 November 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  7. ^ "No children's TV on RTÉ 2 from next month". Newstalk. 10 March 2013. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  8. ^ "UPC forges ahead with new content from RTÉ" (PDF). UPC Ireland. 13 March 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  9. ^ BRAND NEW: Atom Town #ScienceWeek | Theme Song 🎵 | Science for Kids | @RTÉjr. RTÉjr. 7 November 2022. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ NEW: Dizzy Deliveries 🚚 | Trailer | STARTS 19th October | Weekdays On RTÉjr & RTÉ Player | @RTÉjr. RTÉjr. 13 October 2022. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "- YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  12. ^ "Flix: Tomi Ungerer's children's classic gets animated for RTÉ". RTÉ.ie. 24 March 2023.
  13. ^ "BRAND NEW: Funny Little Monsters 👹 | Trailer | STARTS 17th April | @RTEjrOfficial". YouTube.
  14. ^ BRAND NEW: Happy the Hoglet 😃🦔 | Theme Song 🎵 | Starts Monday 14th November | @RTÉjr. RTÉjr. 9 November 2022. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ "BRAND NEW: Ray of Sunshine ☀️😁☀️ | This #Christmas 🎄 | RTÉjr & RTÉ Player! | @RTEjrOfficial". YouTube. Archived from the original on 12 December 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  16. ^ "Simon Says Theme Song 🎵🎶🎵 | @RTEjrOfficial". YouTube. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  17. ^ The Wee Littles | Intro & Theme Song 🪱✨🎵 |@RTÉjr. RTÉjr. 23 November 2022. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ "BBC picks up the Game Catchers for CBeebies". Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  19. ^ "Distillery Film's 'Sullivan Sails' Casts off with RTÉ". 11 October 2020. Archived from the original on 15 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  20. ^ "BRAND NEW: Silly Sundays 🎉😄🎉 | Trailer | STARTS 2nd July | @RTEjrOfficial". YouTube.

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