RTÉ Kids (formerly TRTÉ) is an Irish children's television block broadcast by RTÉ2, produced by the RTÉ Young People's Programming division. First replacing The Den in 2010, the block broadcasts programmes targeting viewers 7–12 years of age; it was accompanied by RTÉjr, which targeted younger audiences.[1]
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Ireland (including Northern Ireland) Worldwide (online) |
| Network | RTÉ2 |
| Headquarters | Montrose, Donnybrook, Dublin 25 And Motrose Donnybrook Dublin 14 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English Irish |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |
| Sister channels | RTÉ One RTÉ2 RTÉ News RTÉjr |
| History | |
| Launched | 29 September 1986 (as The Den (original)) 20 September 2010 (Block) |
| Former names | TRTÉ (September 2010, 2024 – December 6th, 2024) |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Saorview | Channel 2 (HD) (RTÉ2) Channel 12 (+1) (RTÉ2 +1) |
| Freeview (UK) | Northern Ireland: Channel 53 (RTÉ2) |
In late 2016, significant cutbacks drove RTÉ Young People's Programming to downsize its operations, including ending in-house production of children's programmes (relying exclusively on commissions from outside producers), and programmes targeting teenagers.[2]
The block's was rebranded in December 2024, the TRTÉ brand name was slowly removed from RTÉ2 over the previous five years, with the service largely known as RTÉ2, with only TRTÉ idents in use at the beginning of programmes. RTÉ2 programme promos for Children were used for TRTÉ programming, during this period.[3]
In 2017, RTÉ moved 13-15 year-olds content online. Two tube (the teenage block) was dropped and TRTÉ targeted 7-12 year-olds.[4]
Imported programming
editRTÉ Kids aired mostly children's and teenage shows from original networks such as iCarly, Aaron Stone, Catscratch, Dorg Van Dango, Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, Dani's House, Summerhill, The Bagel and Becky Show, Ollie's Pack, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, Pucca, Yin Yang Yo!, The Strange Chores, and Freaktown.
Films
editRTÉ Kids shows family films that are rated G, PG, and 12A during the holidays.
Original series
editPast programming
editReality TV
editEntertainment
editDrama/Comedy
editTV specials
editOver holiday periods, along with movies, RTÉ Kids broadcast a selection of TV specials.
Specials that have aired are:
- A Grand Day Out
- The Wrong Trousers
- A Close Shave (most common Wallace & Gromit short)
- Wallace & Gromit in A Matter of Loaf and Death
- Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space
- Secrets of the Furious Five
- Shrek The Halls
- Merry Madagascar
- Banjo the Woodpile Cat (last aired on 1 August 2009)
- Scruff: A Christmas Tale
- Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
- Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24½th Century
- Garfield: His 9 Lives
Logos
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Logo used when the channel was known as TRTÉ from 2010 until 2024
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ McGreevy, Ronan (13 September 2010). "RTÉ overhauls children's TV schedule". The Irish Times. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
The station today unveiled plans for two new programmes strands [..] TRTÉ for children aged seven to 12 on RTÉ2
- ^ Rabbitt, Eimear (24 November 2016). "End of an era as RTÉ pulls plug on in-house children's television". Irish Independent.
- ^ "I'm Hosting a NEW TV SHOW! | Martin's Shed". MCluvs2laugh – via YouTube.com.[better source needed]
- ^ Two Tube RTÉ (8 February 2017). Farewell from Two Tube! | Two Tube. Retrieved 25 August 2024 – via YouTube.