How to watch 'The Traitors Ireland' season 1 online for FREE

Host Siobhán McSweeney with the cast of The Traitors Ireland season 1, superimposed on Slane Castle
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"The Traitors Ireland" – the new Irish edition of the show – has kept things fresh with a dastardly twist: secret father and son roaming the corridors of Slane Castle. There's 10 episodes available to stream now – plus, The Celebrity Traitors 2025 has just kicked off in the U.K..

Fans in the USA and UK can watch "The Traitors Ireland" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.

'The Traitors Ireland' season 1 streaming details

"The Traitors Ireland" premiered on Sunday, August 31 in Ireland.
• WATCH FREE — RTÉ Player (Ireland)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free

So, 22 contestants – some of which are “Traitors” who know their role – secretly “murder” a contestant (i.e. eliminate them) without being discovered. The remaining contestants, known as the “Faithful,” try to uncover who the Traitors are.

Is retired prison officer Paudie father to civil servant Andrew? Will Eamon's spectacularly misguided grab for power seal his own demise? And will Paudie and Katelyn have their hands set on recruiting estate agent Nick in to their ploy for the €50,000 prize?

And then there's the Siobhán McSweeney factor. Best-known for her iconic portrayal of "Derry Girls"' Sister Michael, headmistress of Our Lady Immaculate College, her acid wit and sense of whimsy couldn't be more perfect for "The Traitors".

Read on as we explain how to watch "The Traitors Ireland" online from anywhere, including free options.

How to watch 'The Traitors Ireland' for FREE

"The Traitors Ireland" is streaming for FREE on RTÉ Player platform.

Use RTÉ Player now – no sign in — just head over to the service and start watching now.

OUTSIDE IRELAND? You will to use a VPN and set your location to 'Ireland' when traveling away from Irish shores. This will get you around the geo-restrictions that will prevent RTÉ Player from working when abroad.

The show originally aired on RTÉ One at 9:30 p.m. IST each Sunday, and at 9:35 p.m. each Monday and Tuesday, August 31 through September 23, with

How to watch 'The Traitors Ireland' from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the show on your usual subscription?

You can still stream "The Traitors Ireland" thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the Emerald Isle but want to view RTÉ Player as usual, you'd select an Irish server from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to RTÉ Player and enjoy the show!

Can I watch 'The Traitors Ireland' in the U.S.?

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Peacock is home to all things "The Traitors" in the U.S, but at the time of writing there's no word on when the Irish version of the show might land on the streaming service. Once an update is provided, we'll let you know right here.

If you're currently on holiday in the U.S. from Ireland, one of the best VPN services will help tap into your free "The Traitors Ireland" stream. We recommend NordVPN.

Can I watch 'The Traitors Ireland' in Canada?

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"The Traitors Ireland" hasn't aired in Canada yet, but when it does we expect it to do so on CTV Life, with each episode then being made available to stream for free on the CTV app.

For now, if you're in the Great White North for work or on vacation from Ireland, you can catch the show for free by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

Can I watch 'The Traitors Ireland' in the U.K.?

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BBC iPlayer is home to multiple international versions of "The Traitors", though at the time of writing there's no word on the Irish edition of the show.

Traveling abroad? You can use a streaming VPN to access your usual free stream — scroll up for how to do that. We recommend NordVPN.

Can I watch 'The Traitors Ireland' in Australia?

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The free 10Play platform is home to all things "The Traitors" in Australia, so that's where we'd expect "The Traitors ireland" to air in the near future.

If you're in Australia from Ireland, you can still catch the show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.

'The Traitors Ireland' season 1 trailer

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'The Traitors Ireland' season 1 cast

  • Amy Meehan — 35, apprentice tattoo artist from Dublin (Faithful)
  • Andrew Moloney — 33, civil servant from Cork (Faithful)
  • Ben Donohue — 33, Irish Defence Forces officer from Dublin (Faithful)
  • Christine Duff — 38, therapist from Ballincollig (Faithful)
  • David Collins — 48, gardener from Dublin (Faithful) — murdered
  • Diane Flaherty — 54, radio presenter from Kilronan (Faithful) — banished
  • Eamon O'Keeffe — 36, garda from Cahir (Traitor) — banished
  • Faye Brennan — 27, event coordinator from Dublin (Faithful)
  • Gemma Lalor — 39, holistic therapist from Portlaoise— eliminated
  • Joanna Masiarek — 39, logistics specialist from Kildare (Faithful)
  • John Malone — 53, firefighter from Cork (Faithful) — murdered
  • Katelyn Divilly — 32, leadership consultant from Galway (Traitor)
  • Kelley Higgins — 23, business graduate from Letterkenny (Faithful)
  • Linda Kelly — 24, doctor from Lahardane (Faithful) — banished
  • Mark White — 38, IT analyst from Durrow (Faithful)
  • Michele Maher — 52, sports leader from Dublin (Faithful) — murdered
  • Niall McKeown — 25, teacher from Clonoe (Faithful) — murdered
  • Nick O'Loughlin — 30, estate agent from Wicklow (Faithful)
  • Nina Shelton — 45, financial director from Wexford (Faithful) — banished
  • Oyin Adeyemi — 23, model from Dublin (Faithful)
  • Patrick Hughes — 55, restaurateur from Westport (Faithful)
  • Paudie Moloney — 68, retired prison officer from Kilmallock (Traitor)
  • Vanessa Ogbonna — 28, content creator from Tramore (Faithful)
  • Wilkin Garcia — 44, field engineer from Dublin (Faithful)

"The Traitors Ireland" final date and time

The final of "The Traitors Ireland" is on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 at 9:35 PM (RTÉ One / streaming live on RTÉ Player). Outside Ireland? Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere.

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Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in the UK. He’s written about technology, sport and politics for a wide range of publications including TechRadar, What Hi-Fi?, The Independent, Trusted Reviews, and Newsweek. These days, he focuses mainly on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: live TV and penny-pinching. When he's not attending a top-flight English soccer match, you can find him perfecting his table tennis skills.

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