RTÉjr

RTÉjr is an Irish free-to-air children's television channel operated by state-owned broadcaster RTÉ. The channel mainly targets a demographic of 2- to 7-year-olds, but some cartoons for older children also air. The channel is part of RTÉ KIDS.

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

History

RTÉjr was initially a programming block on public service broadcaster RTÉ2, launching on 20 September 2010, replacing '' Den Tots''.

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.

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 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.

Programming

The channel has a wide range of domestically produced programming, either in-studio programming or animations. Its 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. The channel has a strong focus on inclusive programming with a mix of programming in Irish, English and Irish Sign Language.

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

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

Current programming

Original programming

* ''Abadas''
* ''Alva's World''
* ''Ar Mbia Ar Sli''
* ''Atom Town''
* '' Bing Bunny''
* ''Body Brothers''
* ''Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese''
* ''Circle Square''
* ''Critters TV''
* ''The Curious World of Professor Fun and Dr Dull''
* ''Dig in Diner''
* ''Dizzy Deliveries''
* ''Donncha's Two Talented''
* ''Fia's Fairies''
* ''Fluffy Gardens''
* '' Garth and Bev''
* ''Happy the Hoglet''
* ''The Imagination Machine''
* ''Kiva Can Do''
* ''Magical Sites''
* ''Makers''
* ''Mya Go''
* ''Nelly & Nora''
* ''Odo''
* ''Ollie''
* ''Pablo''
* ''Paddles! The Huggable Polar Bear''
* ''Pins and Nettie''
* ''Puffin Rock''
* ''Punky''
* ''Ray of Sunshine''
* ''Royals Next Door''
* ''Shutterbugs''
* ''Storytime''
* ''The Day Henry Met..?''
* ''The Wee Littles''
* ''Tilly and Friends''
* ''Twigin''
* ''Zara World''
* '' Zig and Zag''

Acquired programming

* '' The Adventures of Junior Bear''
* ''Angelina Ballerina''
* ''Balamory''
* '' Bluey''
* ''Bob the Builder''
* ''Brave Bunnies''
* ''Chuggington''
* ''Claude''
* '' Danger Mouse''
* '' Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood''
* '' Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!''
* '' Dog Loves Books''
* ''Ella the Elephant''
* ''Everything's Rosie''
* ''Eskimo Girl''
* ''Fireman Sam''
* '' Garden Tales''
* ''Go Jetters''
* '' Grace's Amazing Machines''
* ''Hey Duggee''
* '' Inis Spraoi I Want a Pet''
* ''JoJo & Gran Gran''
* '' Jungle Beat: Munki and Trunk''
* ''Kate and Mim-Mim''
* '' Katie Morag''
* ''Lifeboat Luke''
* '' Lily's Driftwood Bay''
* '' Love Monster''
* ''Mike the Knight''
* ''Molang''
* '' Moon and Me''
* ''Mr Bloom's Nursery''
* '' My Pet and Me''
* '' My World Kitchen''
* '' Neverbored''
* ''Nina and the Neurons''
* ''The Numtums''
* ''The Octonauts''
* '' Our Seaside''
* '' Out and About''
* ''PAW Patrol''
* ''Peppa Pig'' (original and Irish dub)
* ''Pip Ahoy!''
* ''Pirata and Capitano''
* '' Rainbow Butterfly, Unicorn Kitty''
* '' Remy & Boo''
* ''Ricky Zoom''
* ''Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?''
* ''Shaun the Sheep''
* ''Show Me Show Me''
* '' SwashBuckle Pirates''
* ''Thomas & Friends''
* '' Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go''
* '' The Travels of the Young Marco Polo''
* ''Tree Fu Tom''
* '' What's Your Game''
* ''Wild Kratts''
* '' Wild Things''
* '' Wildernuts''
* '' Woohoo Splash!''
* '' Yakka Dee''

References

External links

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Children's television networks
Commercial-free television networks
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Television channels and stations established in 2013
Television in Ireland