{"id":40624,"date":"2025-09-24T12:33:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/40624\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T12:33:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:33:13","slug":"popular-traitors-ireland-star-lands-major-new-role-after-finding-fame-on-rte-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/40624\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Traitors Ireland star lands major new role after finding fame on RTE show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paudie Moloney has landed a new project since becoming a star on the hit show\"PaudiePaudie during an episode of The Traitors Ireland(Image: RT\u00c9)<\/p>\n

The Traitors Ireland star Paudie Moloney has signed up to Al Porter\u2019s Christmas<\/a> panto.<\/p>\n

The 68-year-old retired prison officer became a household name for playing the role of a traitor on the hit RT\u00c9 show<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now, the Limerick native is set to appear in the Christmas pantomime, Olly Goes to Oz, which is written and directed by comedian Al Porter<\/a> and Fair City actor Ryan Andrews.<\/p>\n

Sharing a photo of a smiling Paudie on Instagram, Al Porter wrote: “Is he faithful\u2026 or a traitor?<\/p>\n

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“Paudie from The Traitors is joining the 3Olympia Panto as The Wizard of Oz!<\/p>\n

“Catch him on the big screen in Olly Goes to Oz this Christmas \u2013 it\u2019s going to be wickedly funny!”<\/p>\n

The news that Paudie is joining the panto had fans swarming to the comment section with excitement.<\/p>\n

2FM host Laura Fox commented: “Take my money!!!!!!”<\/p>\n

One follower wrote: “Whoever thought of this needs a raise.”<\/p>\n

Amilia said: “Who is responsible for this GIFT! Genius!!!”<\/p>\n

Catherine remarked: “Brilliant. Well done Paudie.”<\/p>\n

The panto will be showing at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dame Street, Dublin, from December 19, 2025 until January 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

The panto also features an all-star cast, including Andrews, Porter, Fair City’s Maclean Burke, RT\u00c9<\/a> star James Patrice, singer Rob Vickers, influencer Erin McGregor, Michaela O’Neill, Zoe Talbot and Alison Dennan.<\/p>\n

Tickets, priced from \u20ac25.40 including booking fee and \u20ac1.50 restoration levy, are available to purchase now on Ticketmaster.<\/p>\n

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