Paudie Moloney
Paudie Moloney | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 March 1956 |
| Occupation | Retired prison officer |
| Television | The Traitors Ireland |
| Spouse | Bernadette |
Paudie Moloney (born 17 March 1956)[1] is an Irish television personality who came to prominence after appearing as a contestant on the first series of The Traitors Ireland in 2025.
Personal life
Moloney is a retired prison officer.[2][3][4]
He has ten grandchildren. The eldest of them is Limerick hurler Shane O'Brien.[5][6]
Television career
Moloney came to national attention for his appearance on the first series of The Traitors Ireland. He was cast as a Traitor, and was banished (eliminated) in the ninth episode of the series.[7] His son Andrew also appeared on the show and was banished in the seventh episode.[8]
Moloney appeared on Gogglebox Ireland as a special guest, alongside his son Andrew and daughter Aoife, in October 2025.[9]
Moloney was cast as the Wizard of Oz in Olly Goes to Oz, the 2025 Christmas panto in the Olympia Theatre.[4]
Moloney appeared on the ninth series of Dancing with the Stars in 2026, being the oldest ever contestant on the show, reaching the final without ending up in the dance-offs.[3][4] He was partnered with Laura Nolan.
References
- ↑ Finn, Melanie (13 March 2026). "'People are entitled to speak, I just don't have to listen' – Paudie Moloney hits back at critics before 'Dancing with the Stars' final". Irish Independent. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ↑ "The Traitors Ireland: Shock exits, family twists and the first murder". RTÉ. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Daddy's dancing! Traitors contestant Paudie Moloney joins Dancing with the Stars". RTÉ. 8 December 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Traitors star Paudie Moloney revealed as second contestant for Dancing with the Stars". Irish Independent. 8 December 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ↑ Hardiman, Kayley (1 September 2025). "Uncloaked: Family of star Limerick hurler at heart of Traitors twist". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ↑ Corr, Alan (1 February 2026). "Paud of the dance is keeping it in the family on DWTS". rte.ie.
- ↑ Ryan, Cathal (16 September 2025). "'It won't be the same'- Traitors viewers say same thing after player banished". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ↑ "Traitors contestant Andrew says father's 30-year prison career gave 'Daddy' the edge". www.independent.ie. 16 September 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ↑ "Traitors stars Paudie and Andrew join Gogglebox Ireland". RTÉ. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.