There could hardly have been a more fitting setting for a night of treachery, suspicion and high drama as Barberstown Castle in Straffan, Co. Kildare, played host to The Traitors Ireland finale reveal party on Tuesday the 22nd September.
The historic castle, which dates back to 1288, was transformed for the occasion as guests gathered to discover who would ultimately triumph in the gripping second season of the hit RTÉ series.
Wolfhounds greeted arrivals, while flames, firepits and The Traitors Ireland flag flying high from the original castle turret created a suitably dramatic atmosphere. A giant projection of The Traitors Ireland logo illuminated the ancient stonework of the castle, providing an impressive backdrop as contestants, media and familiar faces arrived for the much-anticipated finale.
And after weeks of murders, banishments, accusations and double-crossing, it was the Faithfuls who finally triumphed, with Anna Murphy and Diego Rodrigues Caixeta emerging victorious after successfully banishing the remaining Traitors, Carla Geary and Pauric O’Meara. Anna and Diego shared the final prize pot of €45,850, taking home €22,925 each.
The finale party at Barberstown Castle brought together players from the series alongside a host of well-known faces, including broadcaster Oliver Callan, TV chef Kevin Dundon, comedian Kayleigh Trappe, influencer Terrie McEvoy and broadcaster Eric Roberts, as well as members of the Irish media, who descended on the Co. Kildare castle to report on the result as it unfolded.
Guests enjoyed a drinks reception and a selection of canapés prepared by the Barberstown Castle culinary team before settling in to watch the final episode together, with cheers erupting as Anna and Diego were finally revealed as the winners.
For Amanda Torrens, owner and CEO of Barberstown Castle, hosting the finale was particularly fitting given the castle’s more than 700 years of history. “We have had plenty of characters pass through these walls since 1288, but I think even Barberstown has probably seen fewer Traitors in one room at the same time!” said Amanda.
“It was great fun to host the finale and to see the castle completely transformed for the night. With the fires burning, the wolfhounds, the flag flying from the turret and The Traitors Ireland projected across the castle walls, Barberstown really came into its own. There was an incredible atmosphere as everyone watched the final together and we were delighted to be part of such a memorable night.”
The finale brought the curtain down on the hugely popular second season of The Traitors Ireland, hosted by Siobhán McSweeney, which has kept audiences guessing throughout its run. And while the Faithfuls may have finally conquered the Traitors on screen, for one night at least, there was no shortage of plotting, suspicion and drama within the ancient walls of Barberstown Castle. For further information on Barberstown Castle, visit www.barberstowncastle.ie
