Pokémon in Ireland
| Pokémon in Ireland | ||||
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| Language | English | |||
| Continent | Europe | |||
| Original anime airdates | ||||
| EP001 | ||||
| AG001 | ||||
| DP001 | ||||
| BW001 | ||||
| XY001 | ||||
| SM001 | ||||
| JN001 | ||||
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The Pokémon franchise first reached Ireland in 1999 with the release of Pokémon Red and Blue Versions.
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 Europe 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. They aired during the The Den, the channel's afternoon segment aimed towards children.
As most UK channels are available in Ireland via cable and satellite providers, the anime is still viewable in Ireland, with Pokémon: Advanced currently airing on Cartoon Network Too and Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles currently airing on Disney XD.
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Pokémon merchandise
Community
boards.ie, the largest Irish Internet forum, has a dedicated Pokémon forum.
External links
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| Africa: | South Africa |
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| Middle East: | Arab world • Israel • Turkey |
| Oceania: | Australia • New Zealand |
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