Silly Sundays: It’s the feel-good hit of the Summer!

The Summer is here and we’ve new episodes of Cartoon Saloon’s Silly Sundays now on RTÉjr and RTÉ Player. It’s a big splash of colour and joy!

Being silly can be the best fun! So, if you want join in the fun, it’s time to meet Sonia, Hugo, Mel, Mom, Dad and Granny. This family never really have a plan, it’s all about just spending time with family and friends and seeing where the day takes them.

Stream all episodes now on RTÉ Player here!

Together, they are one big family, bonding over their differences, their diversity and everyone gets to take part – young and old. Today, there is no work and no school – a day of unforgettable family fun lies ahead!

Sonia lives with her Mum, Dad and sister called Mel. Sonia’s cousin, Hugo, lives next door and he is being brought up by their Granny.

Nuria González Blanco Created and Directed Silly Sundays alongside Co-director Fabian Erlinghäuser (Dorg Van Dango, Wolfwalkers, The Breadwinner).

Silly Sundays offers a modern view of Ireland Irish, both on the screen and behind the scenes. Plus, there’s lots of dancing too…

About Cartoon Saloon

Kilkenny-based Cartoon Saloon is a five-time Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, BAFTA® and Emmy nominated animation studio founded by Paul Young, Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey.

From award-winning shorts to feature films and TV series, Cartoon Saloon has carved a special place in the International Animation industry. The studio is currently working on its own slate of projects with a crew of over 200 artists and technicians based in their Kilkenny Studios.

In other words they are reallty good and we know that you will love Silly Sundays!

If you would like to see how the gang in Cartoon Saloon draw the characters, you can draw along with Fabian – Learn How to Draw Mel.

And you can check out the Irish-language version, Baile na Samhlaíochta, on RTÉ Player too.