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None of us are strangers to the world of podcasting anymore. In Ireland, almost half of all adults surveyed admitted to having listened to one in the past month. We're second only to South Korea in our consumption.
We’ve made a number of dramas over the years but here you’ll find something for each age group.
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The Neighbourhood
No one knows their neighbourhood better than the animals and children. This neighbourhood is a leafy suburb with red brick houses and gardens of every sort, but it is also a place without boundaries. Golden Globe and Oscar nominee Ciarán Hinds is our trust narrator who gives us stories about kindness and bravery children find in themselves. Belonging is never simply about being like others. "We've all grown up and moved away," the narrator tells us, "perhaps you live there now." Written by the playwright Philip Davison. A new series launched in June.
Maddie and Triggs
A vision-impaired seven-year-old girl and her pet dog listen to the world around them and create musical adventures from the sounds of everyday life. A zany audio cartoon that will delight younger classes.
7-12
Cereal
A television talent show begins to fall apart as cheating and deception are revealed. It's down to one kid and his podcast to uncover the truth behind the crunchy crimes. For families who need a true crime fix for all ages. A whodunnit for the ages. This one is best for 3rd to 6th class.
Nero's Class
In Mrunglody, folklore is reality, magic is in the air, and the school is a treehouse because their old one was blocking a Fairy Path...obviously!
A soggy Professor Nero awakens on a mysterious beach, with no memory of how he ended up there. Has he been shipwrecked? Thrown overboard by pirates? Kidnapped by cannibals? Or is the truth far more sinister than any of that?
Featuring original music, special guests, and an altogether brand new take on Irish folklore - it is great fun for kids and bigger kids from 6-12 years old.
The Adventures of a Young Pirate Queen
Recently awarded silver at the New York Radio Festival these are the continuing adventures of a fictional teenage Grainne Mhaol. A mix of fantasy and history that answers the question of how Grainne, a west of Ireland girl raised to be a member of the nobility became one of Ireland's most legendary pirates with a fleet rumoured to have been bigger than the English Armada of the time. Each episode is between 7-10 minutes long.
Just some of our programmes that could be helpful starting points in Media, STEM and Green Schools initiatives.
Ecolution
We’re now on series three of our double IMRO award-winning podcast for children who worry about the climate crisis and want to act. From our oceans to Ireland’s native animals, precious wetlands to the economy and how we are shaping the world, the new series will cover a multitude. And we’d love to hear from you and your students about what actions you’re taking. Or if you’d like to be a part of our Braintrust; Kids sharing their feelings and actions with the wider community. Email [email protected]
Let's Dive In
Join Phil and Julie on their adventures as they dive into children’s questions on this charming little podcast about life, the universe and everything in it. Whether it’s about planets, farts, emotions or even pirates, you’ll be amazed, astonished and intrigued as Julie and Phil don’t just answer your questions, they’ll set up experiments, speak to experts and take you down a rabbit hole to discover new things.
Histrionix
A show that mixes real history and improvised nonsense. A young historian presents a story from our past in front of a live audience, while adult improvisers illustrate it with comedic recreations of what happened.
C.A.K.E
Welcome to C.A.K.E! Culture and Arts for Kids and Everyone. This is the show that digs deep into the fun things that kids like to create.
We Love Books
Join Niamh McManus and a host of children as they delve into the pages of books and writing. Author interviews, writing tips and so many brilliant recommendations for readers from 1st to 6th class.
Stop the Bus
Stop the Bus pulls into the stop inviting children to hop on board, spin the wheel and choose a letter at random. Every letter offers a window into people, places and things that can start conversations in the classroom beyond the podcast, as well as allowing children from Senior Infants up to hear the letters come to life.
Movies are Magic
A film podcast for kids who love to watch and make movies. Behind-the-scenes interviews with the people who make films and even a step-by-step guide on how to get started. Ideal for media-savvy students.
The Nature of Things
An exciting, and fun-filled series that encourages children to indulge their natural curiosity about science (the natural world, environment, and more) and ask questions about the nature of things.
That's Animal
Zookeeper Brendan Walsh takes some lucky kids behind the scenes at Dublin Zoo to meet the animals and the people that mind them.
Here we collect the best of our non-music radio output but it might be of most interest as each Friday we publish the Big Kid’s Quiz, a 15-minute general knowledge quiz that encourages listeners to get out their pencils and test their mettle.
Scéalta
Béarla Summary: SCÉALTA is a magical series of Irish language stories from some of Ireland's finest writers and performers. Each episode of SCÉALTA transports listeners off on a brand-new audio adventure.
Gaeilge Achoimre: Is sraith dhraíochtúil scéalta Gaeilge í SCÉALTA atá scríofa agus curtha i láthair ag roinnt de na scríbhneoirí agus na taibheoirí is fearr in Éirinn. I ngach eagrán de SCÉALTA, tógtar an lucht éisteachta ar aistear fuaime úrnua.
Kidcast
KidCast puts kids front and centre, presenting, reporting, interviewing guests, telling jokes, riddles and facts. But above all creating an entertaining and educational audio experience for kids like them.
Mothertongues
Made in conjunction with Mothertongues, our podcast celebrating the diversity of languages spoken by families in Ireland returns, with some new additions. Episodes for teachers that give them best practices in how to handle a multilingual classroom. Games that work at home or in school, explained by children for children. And advice from children starting school with little or no English to other children in the same position. Plus, lots of lovely families share the ways they use their Mothertongue at home.
Someone Like Me
This programme aims to show kids that, no matter how different you feel, there’s someone just like you out there. Children get to meet adults who’ve gone through similar circumstances and come out the other side. Someone, like them, who understands their world. The show covers themes of diversity, equality, culture, and heritage from the perspective of our newest generation. To promote positive conversation around celebrating differences!
The Kids are All Right!
The Kids Are All Right! is a podcast, especially for primary school kids that is all about health, happiness and wellness. This show is on a mission to help kids Feel Great and Live Happy! Each episode covers a different topic, speaking with experts who have the best advice and tons of experience to share.
Music and Magic
Musical Chairs
Every day at 12 we enter the world of an artist or a genre within pop, classical, folk or world music to introduce kids to a world of sound they never knew existed.
Classical Kids
Join young violinist Megan Churcher as she weaves a story around classical music, new and old to show how it can evoke a response in anyone.
DJ for a Day
Every weekend we let children take over the playlist, for 30 minutes at least. We’ve done several collaborations with schools so if your class wants to hop on the wheels of steel, contact us!
Get in touch
These are just some of our evolving roster. But we’re keen to platform primary students in any way we can. If individual students, your class, or your school would like to contribute to any of our ongoing shows, be it to set a round on the Big Kids Quiz, become a part of the Ecolution Brain Trust, or simply choose some of your favourite songs and play DJ for a Day on the channel please get in touch. Email [email protected]. We’d love to collaborate.
