Traitors star: ‘It’s important that ordinary women are recognised’
Traitors Ireland star Christine Duff pictured at the Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards 2025 at the Anantara The Marker Hotel. Picture: Brian McEvoy
Ordinary women doing extraordinary things every day, quietly and without fuss, are my inspiration in life.
That’s according to Cork woman, Christine Duff, known in households all over the country for appearing in the first season of
The mum-of-two was speaking ahead of a special event she’s involved in that takes place in Ballincollig on International Women’s Day, Sunday, March 8.
Christine is one of three women on a mission that afternoon, hosting an event designed for ‘real women, with real talk and real fun’, and she says that anyone who thinks they’re too busy to come along is just the person they want to meet.
“I’m continually inspired in life by people like carers, moms and SNAs – my own son had an SNA when he was in primary school, and we’d have been lost without her,” she said.
“I’m motivated by these people who are working away in the background and who don’t get seen. They might be asking themselves why they should go and have fun – because they deserve it!” she said.
Among other things, the event comprises a talk on manifestation by Christine, where she’ll give every attendee a physical vision board to take home.
“I’m a really visual person, and I’m a firm believer that when you see something enough, think about it enough and write about it, it will come true,” she said.
She previously told how she manifested her appearance on and , and right now she’s manifesting a relationship.
A constant support to her is her mum, Eileen.
“She is such a natural carer without even realising it. For example, on Pancake Tuesday, she got up early to make pancakes for everyone she works with – that’s typical of her!
“Herself and my dad have always been a brilliant help, and continue to go above and beyond for us. She lost her own mother and sister to cancer when she was a teenager, and she used her pain from that tragedy to become a really caring and kind person. Her loss encouraged her to be a really giving person.
“I’ve also had personal tragedies and lost people in my life so it’s really important that it’s ordinary woman who have been through things are recognised and will come along on the day – people who might not feel worthy, or think that events like this aren’t for them.”
Christine says she’s lucky to have such a great role model in her mother, and in turn, she’s aware of fulfilling the same role for her daughter.
“She really has her head screwed on, and I couldn’t be prouder of her. She’s a believer of manifestation and vision boards too and after we lost our 15-year-old chihuahua in October, she had a new dog on her board, not realising I was gifting the family two new puppies, Maggie and Milo, for Christmas!”
Christine says she’s also lucky to have a solid group of female friends in her life, including fellow female contestants from
“We’re currently planning and plotting to meet up at the end of March to celebrate the one year anniversary since the show was filmed!” she said.
Christine opened up about her diagnosis of MS while on and recently had one of the twice-yearly infusions to manage the condition.
“I was diagnosed in 2019 after suffering from constant numbness and tingling in my hands and fingers. The type of MS I have is relapsing, remitting MS (RRMS) which means it comes and goes. I have infusions twice a year, in February and September. I usually feel quite tired for a few days after, and it’s humbling as it’s a reminder of the condition and what I can and can’t do,” she said.
Appearing on the day with Christine will be motivational guest speaker Lorraine Hogan, entrepreneur, founder of Festival Mná and wellness coach, and Amerie O’Shea, yoga teacher, cacao practitioner and breathwork facilitator.
“I will be talking about how structure creates lasting transformation and how small, consistent actions lead to significant life change over time. You don’t need a complete life overhaul. You need small, structured actions repeated consistently. Small sets create big changes,” Amerie said.
There’ll also be bra fitting advice, tarot card readings, hair and make-up consultations, and goodie bags.
Christine added: “This is a chance for all women to mark International Women’s Day, to feel seen and heard, and feel like you’re part of something; to mind yourself instead of always minding everyone else.”
- See Eventbrite for more information on the event in The Talbot Hotel, Ballincollig, on March 8 from 2-5pm. Tickets €55.
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