TRTÉ

TRTÉ
CountryIreland
Broadcast areaIreland (including Northern Ireland)
Worldwide (online)
NetworkRTÉ2
HeadquartersMontrose, Donnybrook, Dublin 25 And Motrose Donnybrook Dublin 14
Programming
Language(s)English
Irish
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 576i for the SDTV feed)
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
Websitewww.rte.ie/trte
Availability
Terrestrial
SaorviewChannel 2 (HD) (RTÉ2)
Channel 12 (+1) (RTÉ2 +1)
Freeview (UK)Northern Ireland:
Channel 53 (RTÉ2)

TRTÉ is an Irish children's television block that airs on public service broadcaster RTÉ2. Its target demographic is people between 7 and 12 years of age.[1] On some networks — Virgin Media Ireland, eir Vision, Saorview and Vodafone TV—TRTÉ is a separate channel in the children's section that simulcasts TRTÉ on RTÉ2.

In late 2016, significant cutbacks drove TRTÉ to downsize and broadcast fewer programmes such as news2day and other content for the 7 to 15-year-old age group.[2] Its sister block for teenagers was dropped in 2016, while TRTÉ earlier at 4:30, and is now branded as RTÉ2.

Since 2019, the brand has lost viewership. In 2020, TRTÉ was rebranded RTÉ2, with only TRTÉ idents in use at the beginning of programmes. RTÉ2 programme promos are now used for TRTÉ programming.[3]

In 2017, RTÉ moved 13-15 year-olds content online. Two tube (the teenage block) was dropped and now TRTÉ now targets 7-12 year-olds.[4]

Imported programming

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TRTÉ 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

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TRTÉ shows family films that are rated G, PG, and 12A during the holidays.

Original series

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Past programming

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Reality TV

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Entertainment

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Drama/Comedy

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TV specials

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

Specials that have aired are:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ Rabbitt, Eimear (24 November 2016). "End of an era as RTÉ pulls plug on in-house children's television". Irish Independent.
  3. ^ "I'm Hosting a NEW TV SHOW! | Martin's Shed". MCluvs2laugh – via YouTube.com.[better source needed]
  4. ^ Two Tube RTÉ (8 February 2017). Farewell from Two Tube! | Two Tube. Retrieved 25 August 2024 – via YouTube.
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