Initial Idea
Echo Island began broadcasting in 1994 with two episodes a week. This was extended to four episodes the following year with two of these being Irish language editions. The series ran for six seasons and was similar in format to the BBC's Blue Peter In later years it proved a useful showcase for some of the best young rock bands in Ireland. Many of the presenters were chosen as they were bilingual, including Dara Ó Briain.
The show was replaced by a similar format show called Sting, however this show did not air in the Irish language (as by that stage TG4 was providing an Irish language children's service). Sting also split up each day with a different topic such as Gaming, Sports and other types of activities and did away with "Make and Do" and "Pet" sections of Echo Island.
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