Pokémon in Ireland
| Pokémon in Ireland | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Language | English and Irish | |||
| Continent | Europe | |||
| Original animated series airdates | ||||
| EP001 | September 4, 1999 | |||
| AG001 | January 10, 2004 | |||
| DP001 | ||||
| BW001 | ||||
| XY001 | ||||
| SM001 | ||||
| JN001 | ||||
| HZ001 | ||||
The Pokémon franchise first reached the Republic of Ireland in October 1999 with the release of Pokémon Red and Blue Versions.[1][2]
Pokémon video games
All English-language Pokémon games have been released in Ireland. New games are released on the same day as the rest of Europe, which is usually several months after their respective releases in the United States.
In-store Pokémon events have dwindled in Ireland in recent years, which has culminated in Nintendo of Europe deciding to no longer work in Ireland. This has meant that Pokémon gamers in Ireland have not been able to as easily receive Pokémon such as the Michina Arceus, requiring players to travel to the north of the island to Belfast (which is in the UK) to attend in-store events which occur there to receive their event Pokémon.
Furthermore, players wishing to compete in the Pokémon Video Game Championships must also travel to the UK or mainland Europe.
Pokémon anime
The English dub of the Pokémon anime aired in Ireland on RTÉ Two On September 4, 1999. It aired during The Den, the channel's afternoon segment aimed towards children. It aired all episodes of the Original Series and Advanced Generation Series that were dubbed into english (excluding The Bicker the Better and Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?).
Previously, the anime has also aired on several British television channels that are also widely available throughout Ireland, including UTV[3], and Sky1.
As most UK channels are available in Ireland via cable and satellite providers, the anime is still viewable in Ireland, with Pokémon: Black & White currently airing on Disney XD.
Pokémon: Black and White are currently airing on CITV on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 11am.
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game were originally sold in Ireland at the same time as they were released in the United Kingdom. For several years in the early 2000s, many primary schools across the country banned children from bringing in Pokémon cards, as they were presenting challenges for both parents and teachers.[4]
Pokémon merchandise
Pokémon merchandise was also sold to coincide with the release of Red and Blue in 1999.[5]
During the early 2000s, Glanbia, Ireland's largest dairy foods producer and supplier, produced special Pokémon-themed products.[6]
Pokémon manga
Pokémon manga translated into English by VIZ Media is sold in Ireland. Currently available series include the popular Pokémon Adventures series and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!.
Community
boards.ie, the largest Irish Internet forum, has a dedicated Pokémon forum.
Trivia
- In June 2001, Pokémon was one of the topics in the listening comprehension section of the Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level Spanish exam.[7]
References
- ↑ http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/computimes/1999/1018/99101800086.html
- ↑ http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=67447208&postcount=14
- ↑ http://www.independent.ie/national-news/beware-the-pokemon-plague-386552.html
- ↑ http://www.independent.ie/national-news/smother-love-378755.html
- ↑ http://www.independent.ie/national-news/move-over-furby-pokemons-about-to-take-over-399454.html
- ↑ http://www.independent.ie/business/glanbias-cool-linkup-to-pokmon-364290.html
- ↑ http://www.independent.ie/education/latest-news/from-pokemon-to-actor-burt-reynolds-342588.html
External links
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