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TRTÉ
TRTÉ.svg
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 PAL I standard
Ownership
Owner Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)
Sister channels RTÉ One
RTÉ2
RTÉ News Now
RTÉjr
History
Launched 29 September 1986 (As The Den (Original))
20 September 2010 (Block)
Former names Dempsey's DEN (1986–1990)
The Den (1990–1993, 2002–2010)
Den TV (1993–1998)
Den2 (1998–2002)
Availability
Terrestrial
Saorview Channel 2 (HD) (RTÉ2)
Channel 12 (+1) (RTÉ2 +1)
Freeview (UK) Northern Ireland:
Channel 53 (RTÉ2)
Cable
Virgin Media Channel 102 (RTÉ2)
Channel 136 (HD) (RTÉ2)
Channel 601 (TRTÉ)
Virgin Media (UK) Northern Ireland:
Channel 876 (RTÉ2)
Satellite
Saorsat Ka-Sat 9A (9.0°E), TP 20185 L
Channel 2 (RTÉ2)
Sky Channel 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 TV Channel 102 (RTÉ2)
Channel 116 (HD) (RTÉ2)
Channel 601 (TRTÉ)

TRTÉ is a special block of TV shows on the Irish channel RTÉ2. It's made for young people aged 7 to 16. If you have Virgin Media Ireland or eir Vision, TRTÉ might even appear as its own separate channel. This channel shows the same programmes that are airing on RTÉ2 during the TRTÉ block.

Since 2016, TRTÉ has focused on showing a few main programmes. These include News2day, The Simpsons, Home and Away, and Neighbours. This change happened because of budget cuts.

Meet the Past Presenters of TRTÉ

Many presenters have hosted shows on TRTÉ over the years. Here are some of them:

  • Stephen Byrne (from Two Tube)
  • Blathnaid Treacy (from Two Tube)
  • Simon Mulcahy (from Swipe TV)
  • Claire O'Reilly (from Swipe TV)
  • Una Foden
  • Ivan Minnock
  • Seán Regan
  • Diana Bunici

Popular Past Shows on TRTÉ

TRTÉ has aired many different types of shows. Some of the popular ones from the past include:

  • Two Tube
  • Elev8
  • Swipe TV

Imported Shows from Around the World

TRTÉ often shows popular teen and children's programmes from other channels. These include shows from Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Fox, Teletoon, and Nickelodeon. Some well-known shows that have aired on TRTÉ are:

Movies for Young Viewers

Just like its sister channel RTÉjr, TRTÉ shows many family-friendly movies. These films usually air during school holidays like summer or mid-term breaks. TRTÉ only shows movies that are rated G, PG, or 12A by the Irish Film Classification Office. This means they are suitable for general audiences, parental guidance is suggested, or they are for ages 12 and up.

Original Series Made by TRTÉ

TRTÉ has also created its own successful TV shows. These are often reality shows where young people take on fun challenges. Here are some of the original series that have been featured on the official TRTÉ website:

Reality TV Challenges

  • Mission Beach – This show follows eight 16-year-olds from Ireland. They train for three weeks to become junior lifeguards in Florida, USA.
  • Football's Next Star – Ten Irish boys get a chance to win a spot at the famous Celtic Youth Academy. It's a dream come true for football fans!
  • Pump Up My Dance – This energetic series features top Irish and international dance teachers. They challenge talented young dancers with very tough routines. Each episode focuses on a different dance style.
  • Ultimate Street Challenge – In this series, ten 16-year-olds compete in physical challenges. They battle it out on the streets of Dublin to find the ultimate champion.
  • Big Wave Bootcamp – Eight Irish teens who love surfing go to an extreme surf school in Hawaii. They spend three weeks learning from a surfing legend, Ken Bradshaw. Their goal is to ride the biggest waves.
  • Super Crew – TRTÉ searches for the best teenage hip hop dancers. The show features presenter Aidan Power and a panel of expert judges.

Entertainment Shows

  • Elev8 – This show featured funny comedy sketches and celebrity news. Elev8 also had competitions, fashion tips, and reviews of films and games. It aired from 2011 to 2014 and was very popular.
  • OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory – The famous duo JEDWARD helped make dreams come true for young people. Later, Una Foden from The Saturdays took over as host, and the show was renamed Una's Dream Ticket.
  • Juice – This was an educational chat show hosted by Jarleth Regan.
  • TwoTube – These were short segments shown between popular programmes like The Simpsons, Home And Away, and Neighbours.

Game and Quiz Shows

  • The Mountain – This is a science adventure game show. Two teams complete science challenges on an adventure course. The winning team gets to reach The Mountain summit.
  • Sing! – This show was a teenage version of The Lyrics Board. Contestants tried to guess songs based on their lyrics.
  • Watch Your Language – This is a fun wordplay game show. Speed, teamwork, and spelling skills are key to winning.

News and Sports for Kids

  • News2Day – This programme shares news from Ireland and around the world. It focuses on stories that are interesting and important for younger viewers.

Drama and Comedy Series

  • Roy – This unique show is about a boy named Roy who is a cartoon living in the real world. He feels like a normal kid, but he's actually animated! This series also airs in the UK on CBBC.
  • The Importance of Being Whatever – This show is based on a famous stage play called The Importance of Being Earnest.

Educational Programmes

  • D411 – This series looked at the lives of teenagers living in Dublin.
  • Ireland Dig It! – This is an exciting archaeology adventure game show. Teams of young people help Professor Gertrude McNulty hunt down Uafás, an evil time bandit. Uafás is trying to destroy ancient Irish history! The teams travel through time, cracking codes, trading with Vikings, and building ancient structures.

TRTÉ Holiday Specials

During holiday periods, TRTÉ broadcasts special TV programmes in addition to movies. These are often animated shorts or longer episodes of popular series.

Some of the specials that have aired include:

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