| TRTÉ | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 29 September 1986 (As The Den) 20 September 2010 (Block) |
| Owned by | Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |
| Picture format | PAL I standard |
| Audience share | 8.5% (October 2009, AGB Nielsen) |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English Irish |
| Broadcast area | Ireland Northern Ireland Worldwide online |
| Headquarters | Montrose, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 |
| Formerly called | The Den |
| Sister channel(s) | RTÉ One, RTÉ Two |
| Website | http://www.rte.ie/trte |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Irish analogue | Normally tuned to 2 but also: 5 historical openings of NI and IRL channels, or 6 depending on preference |
| Irish digital | Mux 1 |
| Satellite | |
| SCTV Digital | Channel 102 |
| Sky Ireland | Channel 102 (IRL) Channel 162 (NI) |
| Cable | |
| UPC Ireland | Channel 102 & 601 |
| Virgin Media (UK) | Channel 876 (NI only) |
| IPTV | |
| Magnet Entertainment | Channel 102 |
| Smart Vision | |
TRTÉ (In English, Teen RTÉ) is a programming block which airs on RTÉ Two targeting children between 8 and 16 years of age.[1] It operates along its sister strand RTÉjr, which targets children of less than 8 years of age. The strand also appears on RTÉ Junior.
TRTÉ broadcasts every afternoon. Its flagship programming includes The Rumour Room hosted by newcomers Katie Van Buren and Jarlath Regan. Elev8 presented by Ivan Minnock, Seán Regan and Moldovan-born Diana Bunici. News2day broadcasts daily featuring news updates. Sinead Kennedy continues to house Two Tube every weekday night from 17.30 to 19:00.
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The presenters of the show are:[1]
The Current Line-Up For The Holiday Season:
TRTÉ have created a number of successful original series, usually reality shows for children, which they must complete challenges.
Juice is a new entertainment magazine show featuring the latest music, film, fashion and celebrity news from Irish and International celebrities. The show debuted as part of the autumn season on October. The show airs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on TRTÉ on RTÉ Two.
Currently finished its 2nd season. Who Are You Kidding? is a children's talent show. In each episode four children are chosen to nominate a teenager, that is close to them, to complete three challenges, acting, singing and dancing. The end result is decided by a panel of child judges.
The Big Bazaar has finished its second season. Two teams of children must gather jumble and find some auction worthy items to try to sell in their very own 'Jumble Sale'. The team who gathers the most money wins.
Currently on its second season. Two schools must nominate their teacher to complete a series of challenges to see how much they really know.
Just finished its first season. A number of dance groups must dance it out in front of a selection of judges to decide who will dance alongside Jedward in the Olympia Theatre. A second season is yet to be confirmed.
Just finished its first season and will start second season. 8 Irish teens have been sent to sunny Florida to see who has what it takes to be a real lifeguard. Sun, Sea and Survival is the series logline.
Currently on its second season. A number of presenters discuss the latest rumours and polls concerning Irish celebrities.
In January 2011 part of the shows set and its presenters were axed and changed to a live broadcast Tuesday-Thursday at 5pm. The show lasted 25mins which included celebrity guests appearances. Sinead Kennedy was also the main co-host of the show with Katie Van Buren going outside the studio to speak to teens about their own issues. Jarlath and Stephen also join in with the conversation along with giving away prizes.
Features comedy sketches and celebrity news. Elev8 shows mad randomness in every episode with competitions, fashion advice and film and game reviews.
Season one is finished. An old explorer accidentally unleashed an evel spirit. She will summon teams of children to help banish him forever.
Currently on finished third season. Team A and Team Z compete in a series of mental challenges.
Two teams compete in a obstacle course, hoping to reach the summit of The Mountain. Premiered January 21 only on TRTÉ. A second season is currently being filmed.
TRTÉ are known for showing ABC Family Original Movie.
Over holiday periods, along with movies, TRTÉ broadcast a selection of TV specials, specials that have aired are: Wallace and Gromit, Monsters Vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins From Outer Space, Secrets of the Furious Five, Shrek The Halls and Merry Madagascar.
RTÉjr was launched as a separate channel to accommodate children's TV output as part of Saorview DTT package.[2][3] There has been no confirmation from RTÉ whether TRTÉ will broadcast as a separate channel. But the DTT channel may launch when the UK/Ireland Analouge Switch Off (ASO) occurs in 24th October 2012.