Traitors Ireland Contestants: Meet the Cast Ready to Outwit, Outscheme, and Outlast
The grand doors of Slane Castle have opened, and Ireland finally has its own version of The Traitors—a game of lies, loyalty, and a whole lot of suspicion.
Over two dozen hopefuls have suited up, some with poker faces, some a little too eager, all aiming to claim the fifty thousand euro jackpot—but only if they survive being “murdered,” banished, or outbluffed by the traitors in their midst.
Traitors Ireland Contestants
It is not every day you see such a wonderfully random cross-section of Irish life gathered for a reality competition. This inaugural Irish season did not spoil anything before the debut: fans met the cast as the very first episode aired.
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The result? Everyone—viewers and contestants alike—was swept up in that first-night rush: Who looks shifty already? Who might be too nice for their own good? Who on earth is going to survive Siobhan McSweeney’s mischievous hosting style?
Here is a little slice of the faces, backgrounds, and secrets swirling around:
Amy, 35, Apprentice Tattoo Artist, Dublin. Apparently, as quick with sharp wit as she is with a needle.
Andrew, 33, Civil Servant, Cork. Not just paperwork expertise—he is actually Paudie’s son, which could make for sneaky family alliances (or drama).
Ben, 33, Irish Defence Forces, Dublin. Used to high stakes, but probably not these.
Christine, 38, Beauty Therapist, Cork. Knows how to spot a fake, at least when it comes to brows.
David, 48, Craft Foreman Gardener, Dublin. Handy with secrets and spades.
Diane, 54, Radio Presenter, Galway. Her game? Voices, stories, and maybe a well-timed on-air revelation or two.
Eamon, 36, Garda, Tipperary. Can he read people faster than they can lie?
Faye, 27, Event Coordinator, Dublin. Used to organizing chaos. We will see how she fares amidst this bunch.
Gemma, 39, Artist and Holistic Therapist, Laois. A maker and a healer, but just as happy stirring up trouble in a group challenge.
Joanna, 39, Logistics Specialist, Kildare. Solving mysteries and people puzzles comes with the job description.
John, 53, Fire Fighter, Cork. Resilient, calm under pressure—traits that might help him dodge suspicion.
Katelyn, 32, Leadership Consultant, Galway. Can leadership guarantee survival when nobody can be trusted?
Kelley, 23, Business Graduate, Donegal. She may be new to career life, but not new to sizing up competition.
Linda, 24, Doctor, Mayo. Used to making tough decisions, now it is traitors instead of patients.
Mark, 38, IT Analyst, Laois. His IT skills might help more with plotting than hacking here.
Michele, 52, Sports Leader, Dublin. A born motivator—but can she motivate herself to avoid banishment?
Niall, 25, Teacher, Tyrone. Classroom management has nothing on reality TV alliances.
Nick, 30, Estate Agent, Wicklow. Deals with complicated negotiations for a living. Fitting, right?
Nina, 45, Financial Director, Wexford. Cool hands, calm under pressure, maybe too calm.
Oyin, 23, Model and Gamer, Dublin. Does real life have more surprises than any game?
Patrick, 55, Restaurateur and Former Casino Manager. Knows when to up the ante—and when to fold.
Paudie, 68, Retired Prison Officer, Limerick. Even in retirement, he is keeping watch.
Vanessa, 28, Content Creator, Waterford. Used to keeping stories straight for followers, but can she keep her story straight in the castle?
Wilkin, 44, Field Engineer, Dublin. Problem-solver, but this time the “problems” are much less logical.
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And the twists have already started: Katelyn, Eamon, and Paudie have been chosen as the first traitors of the season. As host Siobhan McSweeney said with a sly grin, this only makes everything juicier.
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From secret alliances to sudden banishments, expect only chaos, suspense, and the occasional wink to camera.
Where to Watch Traitors Ireland?
For anyone ready to obsess over every raised eyebrow and whispered scheme, The Traitors Ireland airs on RTÉ One every Sunday night at 9:30pm, and also on Monday and Tuesday at 9:35pm, so there is plenty to binge.
If you need even more drama after the final credits roll, The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked is there for the after-show debrief, hosted by Kevin McGahern, promising behind-the-scenes peeks, exclusive interviews, and the kind of gossip that makes you wish you could sit at the castle breakfast table yourself.
Episodes and bonus content are also available to stream on RTÉ Player, making it easy to catch up if you miss the live show.
Whether you are rooting for the Faithful or betting on the Traitors, one thing is clear: Ireland has got itself a new guilty pleasure, and there is no telling who will make it to the end—or how brilliantly disastrous the betrayals will get.
