Santa may be taking a well-earned break, but this is the time of the year when everyone else is making lists. So, here is another one - it's the Top 10 most-streamed kids shows on RTÉ Player in 2025!
It's a great mix of international smash hits and home-grown shows with one thing in common - young people in Ireland loved them!!
We have some amazing new shows coming up in 2026 too, so keep an eye on RTÉ KIDS online and on social media for sneak peeks and all the latest news.
This is only a small selection of the hours upon hours of content available on RTÉ Player for kids of all ages - for more visit rte.ie/player/kids.
Bluey
Come on and let's get happy with Bluey and the Heeler family on RTÉ Player - we have the Season 3 box set for everyone to enjoy! And you really did love it, as it was the most streamed kids show on Player and one of the biggest shows - full stop!
Whether you enjoy getting caught in the Rain, tucking into a delicious Pavlova or testing your wits on a Curry Quest, Season 3 has it all. If you haven't already, this is The Sign to stream Season 3 of Bluey right now on RTÉ Player!
Download fun colouring sheets and more here!
Stream Bluey on RTÉ Player here!
Peppa Pig
Another massive show to stream is Peppa Pig. Millions of kids around the world have followed the adventures of Peppa, her little brother George, and her mommy and daddy pig for years.
Stream Peppa Pig on RTÉ Player here!
Hey Duggee
Meet Duggee, a big lovable dog who runs the Squirrel Club for pre-schoolers that inspires children to have fun, be energetic, and – most of all – to do things!
We have Season 3 and more of Season 4 available now to watch whenever you want! Join the Squirrel Club now!!
Stream Hey Duggee on RTÉ Player here!
Bing!
Every day Bing and Flop celebrate the noisy, joyful, messy reality of pre-school life. The young bunny and his friend discover life lessons and more as our little hero learns about the big world around him.
Stream Bing on RTÉ Player here!
BeddyByes
It's not every day we are telling everyone about a show that could put you to sleep, but BeddyByes is different. The RTÉ KIDSjr animation is all about helping parents and caregivers win the bedtime battle.
BeddyByes, narrated by Dawn French, sees best friends MeMo and BaBa travel across the remarkable Planet BeddyByes, meeting new and familiar faces on their mindful and soothing journey to sleep.
Stream BeddyByes on RTÉ Player here!
Dizzy Deliveries
Everyone's favourite accident-prone deliveryman Joe is back with his trusty robot sidekick Ozzy and their no-nonsense boss Aisling as they bring guaranteed laughs in 15 minutes or less. Each day, Joe sets off on his cargo bike for a new delivery adventure, but he can't do it alone.
Luckily there is always someone there to help, and these helpers are the real stars of Dizzy Deliveries. The young people who join Joe on every journey in each episode are children with an intellectual disability, communication need, or a neurodivergent child who use Lámh signs. And the show will teach you some signs too!
Stream Dizzy Deliveries on RTÉ Player here!
Puffin Rock
Have fun with Oona and Baba and all the gang, as they make new friends and get to know each other better, experiencing the ups and downs of growing up and exploring the nature that surrounds them.
The Cartoon Saloon/ Dog Ears animation features pre-school themes including friendship, family and belonging alongside learning wonderful natural history facts that draw inspiration from the real dramas of nature.
Stream Puffin Rock on RTÉ Player here!
Fia's Fairies
It's time to go back to Fairy Island with RTÉ KIDSjr. This year, Fia's Fairies returned with a new season to sprinkle some magic onto your screens, and children can learn Irish while having fun.
The preschool show takes your small ones on a magical Irish- language learning adventure with 6-year-old Fia and her best friend Ameer. Once again, our young heroes are joined by Bláithín and Cuán, two bilingual fairies who live on Fairy Island. And they have a new friend - say hello to Rua the adventurous young fox!
Stream Fia's Fairies on RTÉ Player here!
Peppa Muc
Did you know that Peppa Pig, sorry we mean to say Peppa Muc, can speak Irish?! That's right, the world's most famous little pig is actually fluent as Gaeilge.
You can click here to learn some new Irish vocabulary.
Stream Peppa Muc on RTÉ Player here!
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese
This show sounds a bit bonkers - and it is! In case you haven't seen it, it's all about a boy, a girl, a dog, a cat, a mouse, and a talking piece of cheese who live together as a dysfunctional family.
Things may not always go to plan, and they might even grate (sorry Cheese!) on each other's nerves, but at the end of the day they are family and things get sorted out.
Stream Boy Girl Cat Mouse Cheese on RTÉ Player here!
RTÉ KIDS and RTÉ KIDSjr also have their own ad-free YouTube channels to see great clips and full episodes of top shows.
And there's so much more to discover - head to rte.ie/player/kids for more!
