RTÉjr facts for kids
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| Country | Ireland |
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| Broadcast area | Ireland Northern Ireland |
| Slogan | Hey! What's your thing? |
| Headquarters | Donnybrook, Dublin |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English Irish |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Raidió Teilifís Éireann |
| Sister channels | RTÉ One RTÉ2 RTÉ News |
| History | |
| Launched | 27 May 2011 (temporary) 15 April 2013 (official channel) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Saorview | Channel 7 |
| Cable | |
| Virgin Media Ireland | Channel 600 |
| Satellite | |
| Saorsat | Ka-Sat 9A (9.0°E), TP 20185 L |
| Sky Ireland | Channel 617 |
| Sky UK | Channel 624 (Northern Ireland only) |
| Astra 2E (28.2°E) |
11914 H 27500 5/6 |
| Streaming media | |
| Virgin TV Anywhere | Watch live (Ireland only) |
| Aer TV | Watch live (Ireland only) |
| RTÉ Player | Watch live (available depending on rights) |
RTÉjr is an Irish TV channel made especially for kids. It's a free-to-air channel, which means you don't have to pay extra to watch it. The channel is run by RTÉ, which is Ireland's national public broadcaster.
RTÉjr is mainly for younger children, usually between 2 and 7 years old. It broadcasts for 12 hours every day, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Besides the TV channel, RTÉjr also has a radio station called RTÉ Junior. You can also find their shows online, on mobile devices, and through on-demand services. RTÉjr works alongside its sister channel, TRTÉ, which is part of RTÉ2 and offers shows for older kids.
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Where Can You Watch RTÉjr?
RTÉjr is available to almost everyone in the Republic of Ireland! You can watch it through different TV services.
TV Services in Ireland
- Saorview: This is Ireland's free digital TV service. RTÉjr is available on Channel 7 for most viewers.
- Virgin Media Ireland: If you have Virgin Media, you can find RTÉjr on Channel 600. It became available on this service in March 2012.
- Sky Ireland: On Sky, RTÉjr is on Channel 617. For viewers in Northern Ireland, it's on Channel 624. It joined Sky in April 2013.
Watching Online and On-Demand
You can also watch RTÉjr shows even if you're not in Ireland! They have an on-demand service, which means you can pick and watch shows whenever you want. You can also watch on their website and through mobile apps.
What Shows Are On RTÉjr?
RTÉjr has lots of different shows, many of which are made right in Ireland! These include shows filmed in a studio and animated cartoons.
Popular Shows and Themes
The channel's main show features presenters like Emma O'Driscoll, Muireann NiChiobhain, and Clara Murray. They are joined by their fun puppet friends, Séamus the dog and Bláithín the flower fairy.
RTÉjr is special because it focuses on inclusive programming. This means they try to make sure their shows are for everyone. They have shows in English, Irish, and even Irish Sign Language (ISL).
Punky and Other New Shows
One very special show on RTÉjr is called Punky. It first aired in May 2011. Punky is the world's first animated series about a girl with Down syndrome. It shows her life and adventures, helping kids learn about differences. The show is broadcast daily and was created by an Irish animation company called Monster Animation and Design.
In April 2013, RTÉjr launched 14 brand new shows! These included:
- Spraoi: A show that teaches in both Irish and English.
- Move It!: A fun show all about dancing.
- RTÉjr Workshop: A show where kids can learn and create.
