RTÉjr unveils exciting summer line-up of homegrown content, backing world-class, award-winning Irish animation

This summer, RTÉ, in collaboration with Ireland’s vibrant independent production sector, is proud to unveil an exciting summer season of distinctive content created especially for Ireland’s youngest citizens. As part of RTÉ’s ongoing commitment to deliver unique Irish programming that informs, entertains, and inspires, five new and continuing enchanting children’s series will begin across RTÉjr and RTÉ Player this May, June and July. These fun offerings promise magical adventures, heartfelt storytelling, and engaging educational experiences, all rooted in Irish culture and creativity.

• Get ready for bedtime with a soothing new bedtime series Beddybyes. 
• Blending live-action puppetry and incredible wildlife footage, Séamus Goes Wild is a charming new children’s series bringing little ones on a journey into the world of Irish natural history.
• Sparks –RTÉjr has commissioned 7 short original Irish animations based on the theme ‘School’s Out’ to feature across RTÉjr, RTÉ 2 and the RTÉ Player launching this June 2025.
• New adventures await for Maddie and her loyal guide dog, Triggs in award-winning animation Maddie + Triggs.
• Brand new series of the delightful Fia’s Fairies. 
  

Created by the award-winning JAM Media, BeddyByes is a cosy, colourful escape for little dreamers, designed specifically to take young children on a gentle journey that reinforces the familiar evening to bedtime routine. Join best friends MeMo and BaBa as they journey across the magical Planet BeddyByes, meeting fantastical beings that encourage good nutrition, mindfulness and creativity.

Launching on RTÉjr on June 7, with 10 episodes available early from May 31 on RTÉ Player. 

Séamus Goes Wild – Séamus is a cheeky, curious little farm dog with a nose for adventure. While Farmer Lily and the animals at Glenmore Farm try to keep him on task, Séamus can’t resist sneaking off to explore the wild beyond the gate. From the woods to the coasts, Séamus dives headfirst into nature, meeting all kinds of wild and wonderful creatures – pine martens, foxes, kingfishers, minibeasts, deer and more. Every episode is a new discovery, packed with fun, friendship, and furry surprises.

Directed by Julian Hills and produced by GMarsh TV for RTÉjr, Séamus Goes Wild is a joyful celebration of curiosity, nature, and the magic just beyond the hedgerow.

All episodes of Séamus Goes Wild streaming now on RTÉjr and RTÉ Player. 

Launching on 9 June across RTÉjr, RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player, Sparks – School’s Out is a vibrant collection of seven short original Irish animations, each offering a unique take on the theme of school ending.

From robot classrooms and shifting seasons to the quiet loneliness of a school caretaker after the final bell, these bite sized stories capture the joy, curiosity, and unexpected emotions that come with the start of summer.

Commissioned by RTÉjr, Sparks – School’s Out is a playful and poignant celebration of imagination, transition and everything in between. The series includes:

Droid Academy directed by Will Sliney and produced by PioneerTown Productions.
No Worries! directed by Chris Dicker and produced by D11 Stories.
Points of Shoe directed by Jamie Mills and produced by Flickerpix.
Pals directed by Tom Getty and produced by Taunt.
Little One directed by Avery Angle and produced by Little Moon.
The Caretaker directed by Leticia Agudo and produced by Wackala.
Molly’s Myths directed by Gillian Comerford and produced by Boulder Media.

Maddie + Triggs– Join Maddie, a curious and imaginative seven-year-old with a vision impairment and her playful labradoodle Triggs as they turn everyday sounds into big adventures. Whether it’s the hum of a hoover or the splash of rain, this dynamic duo finds music and magic in the world around them.

Set in the colourful town of Higgledy-Piggledy, Maddie + Triggs is a heartwarming celebration of friendship, sound and seeing the world a little differently.

Maddie + Triggs returns with brand-new episodes from July 21 on RTÉjr and RTÉ Player. 

Fia’s Fairies is back.

Produced by Little Moon Animation, this award-winning preschool series returns with 24 enchanting new episodes that sprinkle a little more wonder into homes across Ireland.

Beloved by children and parents alike, Fia’s Fairies celebrates kindness, curiosity, teamwork and a love of language, both in English and as Gaeilge. After winning the Preschool Audience Choice Award at the 2022 Irish Animation Awards and stealing hearts across the country.

Brand new episodes on RTÉjr every Monday at 8:00am, repeated at 5:25pm, with all episodes streaming on RTÉ Player. Let the magic continue!  
Suzanne Kelly, Head of Children’s and Young People’s Content RTÉ said, “It’s summertime on RTÉjr and to celebrate, we’ve loads of fun filled series for our youngest viewers!   In Séamus Goes Wild, RTÉjr’s favourite adventurous puppy dog is getting outside and introducing us all to the farm animals and wildlife that live near his farm.  Fia, Ameer, Bláithín & Cuán are back for more adventures on Fairy Island with brand new episodes of  Fia’s Fairies, a really great way to learn Irish while having fun with Fia & the gang! Our animated shorts scheme Sparks, fizzles onto your screens with 7 brand new short films all based around the theme of ‘School’s Out’ and the ever-popular Maddie +Triggs is back with brand new episodes just in time for you to enjoy over the summer break. Last but by no means least we are thrilled to welcome Beddybyes to RTÉjr.  In this wonderfully soothing, gentle bedtime series, designed specifically to mirror young children’s bedtime routines, we meet MeMo, BaBa, Grandma Leeba, the Tweeties and the Yummies, for some adorable bedtime adventures, truly the perfect series to drift off to sleep with. We hope you enjoy!’’ 

A safe space for young people to watch native content, RTÉjr offers programmes which are ad-free and available in Safe Mode on RTÉ Player. Watch all these series on RTÉjr and RTÉ Player throughout this summer.
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NOTES TO EDITOR:

Séamus Goes Wild is directed by Julian Hills and the series was produced by GMarsh TV for RTÉjr. The series was filmed on location in Mayo.

Fia’s Fairies is Produced by Little Moon Animation, the series is supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, RTÉjr, Coimisiún na Meán and the Government of Ireland through the Section 481 film incentive.

Beddybyes is produced by JAM Media.

Maddie + Triggs is produced by Turnip + Duck who recently won four awards at 2025 Irish Animation Awards.

Sparks – School’s Out features productions from PioneerTown Productions, D11 Stories, Flickerpix, Taunt, Little Moon, Wackala and Boulder Media.

RTÉ Communications: Tara O’Leary and Sharon Sorohan