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RTÉ Sets August 31 Premiere for The Traitors Ireland

Kite Entertainment’s Irish adaptation fronted by Siobhán McSweeney brings the Dutch-born hit to Slane Castle.

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Claudia Winkleman hosted the UK version of the hit show The Traitors on BBC1

Overview

  • The series debuts Sunday, August 31 on RTÉ One with streaming available on RTÉ Player.
  • Kite Entertainment produces the local edition under license from IDTV/All3Media after securing the Irish rights early.
  • Filming took place at Slane Castle with strict secrecy measures in place to protect the game’s integrity.
  • RTÉ is targeting appointment viewing and strong catch‑up audiences, reflecting the format’s performance in other markets.
  • The Times reports online retailer Very as the series backer, as the franchise that began on RTL in 2021 now spans more than three dozen territories.