According to RTÉ, The Traitors Ireland returned to Slane Castle for a tense fourth episode where Faithfuls successfully banished Traitor Fionula, bringing the contestant count down after a turbulent round table and a chaotic sheep-herding mission.
Aoife Faces Heavy Scrutiny After Saoirse’s Murder
Breakfast at the castle revealed that Saoirse was the latest murder victim, immediately drawing suspicion toward Aoife, according to RTÉ. Several players questioned why Aoife appeared less upset by Saoirse’s departure than she was following Seán A’s banishment the previous night. DJ floated a theory at the Round Table that Aoife could have been recruited as a Traitor and deliberately targeted someone close to her. Carla noted that the contrast in Aoife’s reactions stood out. Aoife pushed back, asking what response people expected after knowing Saoirse for only a few days, and pointed out that a Traitor wouldn’t murder someone who trusted them.
Donal Stays in the Mix Despite Fading Heat
Intense scrutiny on Donal eased somewhat, but suspicions regarding the Leitrim teacher persisted, according to RTÉ. Diego told Denis he believed Donal could be a Traitor, and Denis agreed he still had questions. Aoife admitted she remained fixated on Donal at the Round Table. While the room did not follow her lead and the vote swung elsewhere, Aoife wrote down Donal’s name, leaving him firmly in the mix.
Sheep Mission Tests Communication and Sparks Shield Row
The day’s mission tested communication and observation skills as players tried to identify individual sheep from descriptions of markings, according to RTÉ. References to Dalmatians, zebras, spots, and stripes flew around the field. The group added €2,000 to the prize pot, bringing the total to €12,900, before competing for a shield. Denis objected to Fionula getting a chance to compete for immunity, arguing a main banishment suspect shouldn’t make herself safe. Fionula later confronted Denis, asking who made him “lord and master” of the game. David ultimately won immunity after going into breakfast convinced he was doomed.
Fionula’s Game Unravels at the Round Table
By the time players returned to the castle, Fionula faced mounting pressure from multiple directions, according to RTÉ. Seán C and Sam both watched her closely, with Sam revealing she was high on his suspect list from the start. At the Round Table, Fionula tried to turn the spotlight onto Sam, but questions returned to her. Sam challenged her behavior after previous banishments, Anna questioned her body language, Denis noted her visible tension, and Ian focused on her voting record. Even fellow Traitors Carla and Páraic K voted against her when survival looked impossible. Fionula revealed she had been a Traitor since the opening night, leaving the Faithfuls with two caught Traitors in three Round Tables.
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Death Row Twist Awaits Remaining Traitors
Back in the Conclave, Carla and Páraic K processed the loss of Fionula, with Páraic admitting he felt like a b****, according to RTÉ. Siobhán McSweeney then arrived with a twist: no murder would take place that night. Instead, Carla and Páraic were ordered to place three pairs—six players in total—on death row. At the next mission, the group can save one pair before one of the remaining four is murdered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was banished in episode four of The Traitors Ireland?
Fionula was banished after receiving the most votes at the Round Table, revealing she was a Traitor.
Who won immunity during the sheep-herding mission?
According to RTÉ, David won the immunity shield after going into breakfast convinced he was doomed.
What was Siobhán McSweeney’s twist at the end of the episode?
Instead of a traditional murder, Traitors Carla and Páraic K were ordered to place six players (three pairs) on death row ahead of the next mission.
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