TRTÉ

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TRTÉ
TRTÉ.svg
CountryIreland
Broadcast areaIreland (including Northern Ireland)
Worldwide online
NetworkRTÉ2
HeadquartersMontrose, Donnybrook, Dublin 25 And Motrose Donnybrook Dublin 14
Programming
Language(s)English
Irish
Picture formatPAL I standard
Ownership
OwnerRaidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)
Sister channelsRTÉ One
RTÉ2
RTÉ News
RTÉjr
History
Launched29 September 1986 (As The Den (Original))
20 September 2010 (Block)
Former namesDempsey's DEN (1986–1990)
The Den (1990–1993, 2002–2010)
Den TV (1993–1998)
Den2 (1998–2002)
Links
Websitehttp://www.rte.ie/trte
Availability
Terrestrial
SaorviewChannel 2 (HD) (RTÉ2)
Channel 12 (+1) (RTÉ2 +1)
Freeview (UK)Northern Ireland:
Channel 53 (RTÉ2)
Cable
Virgin MediaChannel 102 (RTÉ2)
Channel 136 (HD) (RTÉ2)
Channel 601 (TRTÉ)
Virgin Media (UK)Northern Ireland:
Channel 876 (RTÉ2)
Satellite
SaorsatKa-Sat 9A (9.0°E), TP 20185 L
Channel 2 (RTÉ2)
SkyChannel 102 (SD/HD) (RTÉ2)
Channel 802 (SD) (RTÉ2)
Channel 202 (+1) (RTÉ2 +1)
Sky (UK)Northern Ireland:
Channel 162 (SD/HD) (RTÉ2)
Channel 836 (SD) (RTÉ2)
Astra 2E
(28.2°E)		11914 H 27500 5/6 (SD)
12246 V 27500 2/3 (HD)
IPTV
Eir TVChannel 102 (RTÉ2)
Channel 116 (HD) (RTÉ2)
Channel 601 (TRTÉ)

TRTÉ is a programming block which airs on Irish public service broadcaster RTÉ2 targeting a demographic between 7 and 15 years of age.[1] On Virgin Media Ireland and eir Vision, TRTÉ is a separate channel in the Children's section that simulcasts TRTÉ on RTÉ2.

Since 2016, the programming block has been downsized to only incorporate a number of key programmes such as News2day and other content for the 7 to 15 age group due to significant cutbacks.[2] Its sister block for teenagers was dropped in 2016, while its block of programming now begins at an earlier time of 4:30 and is now branded simple as RTÉ2.

Since 2019 the brand is not used as much, RTÉ opting to branded it under RTÉ2 over the last few years, with only TRTÉ idents being used at the beginning of programmes. Programme promos no longer use TRTÉ's branding rather RTÉ2 promo's are implemented for TRTÉ programming.[3]

Presenters[]

  • Mary-Claire (MC) (Marten's Shed/Ace My Space)

Past presenters[]

  • Simon Mulcahy (Swipe TV)
  • Claire O'Reilly (Swipe TV)
  • Ivan Minnock (elev8)
  • Seán Regan (elev8)
  • Diana Bunici (elev8)
  • Jarleth Regan (Juice)

Imported programming[]

TRTÉ has generally aired most children's shows from original channels such as Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Fox, Teletoon Nickelodeon and CBBC including iCarly, Aaron Stone, Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, Dani's House, Summerhill, The Bagel and Becky Show,Pokémon, Ollie's Pack, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, Pucca, Yin Yang Yo!and Freaktown.

Films[]

TRTÉ, like RTÉjr, shows many family films during the holidays (summer, half-term, etc.). TRTÉ transmits only films that are rated G, PG & 12A.

Original series[]

Current Programming[]

Since 2016 TRTÉ original series have reduced in number. Current series include Marten's Shed, Ace My Space, Gamer Mode and News2Day and Will Sliner's Storytellers

In 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic RTÉ introduced Home School Hub.

News and sport[]

  • – Domestic and international news items of interest to younger viewers.

Past programming[]

Studio Based Entertainment[]

  • Elev8
  • Swipe TV

Reality TV[]

  • Mission Beach – Mission Beach USA follows eight Irish 16-year-old guys and girls as they train for three weeks at the Fort Lauderdale Junior Lifeguard Programme, Florida, USA.
  • Football's Next Star sees 10 Irish boys embark on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fulfill a boyhood dream, a unique chance to win a place at the renowned Celtic Youth Academy.
  • is a new high-energy series where some of the finest Irish and International dance masters test talented young dancers with the toughest routines they have ever encountered. Each show features a different dance style where 20 hopefuls dance their hearts out. Just like in a professional audition, the Dance Master narrows down the 20 dancers to his/her top five who perform in Smock Alley Theatre just one week later.
  • – Over 6 episodes 10 sixteen-year-olds battle it out through physical challenge on the streets of Dublin to find the Ultimate Street Challenge Champion.
  • – Big Wave Bootcamp takes 8 surf-mad Irish teens and unleashes them on the world's most extreme surf school in the sunny shores of Hawaii! There they'll spend three weeks being tutored by a surfing legend Ken Bradshaw so they can take on the meanest barrels the Aloha state has to throw at them
  • Super Crew – TRTÉ goes on the hunt for the hottest teenage hip hop dancers in Super Crew with presenter Aidan Power and judges; Nike dancer/choreographer Kymberlee Jay, Irish producer/choreographer Stuart O'Connor and dancer/choreographer Jane Shortall.

Entertainment[]

  • – Featured comedy sketches and celebrity news. Elev8 shows mad randomness in every episode with competitions, fashion advice and film and game reviews. The show aired 2011 - 2014 to a strong audience. The show was presented by Ivan Minnock, Seán Regan and Moldovan-born Diana Bunici.
  • OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory – JEDWARD are back in the Dream Factory and ready to make your dreams come true. Una Foden of the girl group The Saturdays replaced Jedward as host and the series was renamed Una's Dream Ticket.
  • Juice an educational chat show with Jarleth Regan.

Game/Quiz shows[]

  • The Mountain is TRTÉ's science adventure game show series which sees two teams complete science-based challenges around an adventure style course with the winning team reaching The Mountain summit. The Mountain was filmed at Carlingford Adventure Centre, Co Louth.
  • Sing! is a teenage version of The Lyrics Board in which contestants try to guess a song according to their lyrics. The show was presented by Brian Ormond with Emma O'Driscoll and Royseven's Paul Walsh as team captains.
  • Watch Your Language, with presenter Shonagh Lyons, is the hit wordplay game show where speed, teamwork and spelling are key.

Drama/Comedy[]

  • Roy – Roy thinks he's just like any normal boy. Born into a real world, he's an every-day kid living in an every-day house in an every-day street in a suburb of Dublin. Inside Roy feels just like an ordinary boy but the trouble is, he's not . . . he's a cartoon. is the plot line listed on the show's official website. Unlike other TRTÉ original series, it also airs in the UK on CBBC.
  • based on the stage play The Importance of Being Earnest

Educational[]

  • a series looking at teenagers in Dublin.
  • is a new, exciting archaeology adventure game show where teams of young people try join the brilliant, but slightly batty, Professor Gertrude McNulty to hunt down Uafás, an evil time bandit, who is destroying ancient Irish history! They voyage back through the centuries cracking codes, trading with Vikings, building portal tombs, sailing ships, playing Bronze Age instruments in their pursuit of the demon Uafás. Will they capture him before it's too late?

TV specials[]

Over holiday periods, along with movies, TRTÉ broadcast a selection of TV specials.

Specials that have aired are:

See also[]

  • Cúla 4 – Irish-language children's channel
  • RTÉ Junior – RTÉ's radio station aimed at children
  • RTÉjr – RTÉ's TV station aimed at the under 6's
  • The Den – The branding of TRTÉ pre-2010
  • Two Tube - Block of programming on RTÉ2 for teens
  • RTÉ Young People's Programming - The Business unit in RTÉ managing RTÉ KIDS (RTÉjr and TRTÉ)

References[]

  1. ^ "Mon, Sep 13, 2010 – RTÉ overhauls children's TV schedule". The Irish Times. 9 September 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  2. ^ "End of an era as RTÉ pulls plug on in-house children's television".
  3. ^ MCluvs2laugh. "I'm Hosting a NEW TV SHOW! | Martin's Shed". You Tube.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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