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How I got back into dating after my 7-year relationship ended

Tara Povey writes about re-entering the Dublin dating scene after her relationship of seven years abruptly ended, and what the experience has taught her.

Dating • 19 Jun

Are you having an emotional affair?

"If you're keeping something secret from your significant other, that's shady."

Highlights • 06 Nov 24

I think I've been ghosted – what should I do?

Being ghosted by someone you're seeing can leave you with a lot of hurt and confusion.

living • 18 Jul 24

Is it a good idea to date while solo travelling?

Every culture has its own customs, traditions, gender roles expectations and public behaviour rules.

Travel • 08 Jul 24

Calling all bachelors: First Dates applications are open

The First Dates restaurant is ready to welcome you!

First Dates • 09 Jul 24

Dating app addiction: Could this be the end of swiping right?

As a class action lawsuit haunts Match Group, the company behind dating apps such as Tinder and Hinge, could this be the end of swiping right? And do people care either way? Kate Demolder writes.

living • 09 May 24

How to reset your dating mojo if you have dating app fatigue

Maybe it's time for a breather from all that swiping.

living • 08 Apr 24

Could AI change the way we date?

Reem El-Hassany looks into the way the dating industry has been revolutionising the dating experience by using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

living • 08 Apr 24

The Ick Factor: Shanice and James take on Gen Z dating dilemmas

In The Ick Factor - a short form YouTube series from RTÉ - is hosted by TikTok stars Shanice Griffin and James Doyle, who give their "un-expert" opinion on these dating dilemmas.

living • 13 Feb 24

Expert tips for getting the most out of your dating apps

Are you getting the most of our your dating apps?

living • 16 Feb 24

First Dater discusses school bullying that "deeply scarred" him

As the doors to the Gibson Hotel opened to a new batch of romantic hopefuls, Paul walked in looking for someone who can hold a conversation and "be good craic".

living • 08 Feb 24

The Outing: LGBTQ+ matchmaking festival returns to Co. Clare

Hosted by Eddie McGuinness (aka 'The Queen of Matchmaking'), The Outing is set to take place at the Inn at Dromoland in Co. Clare this Valentine's weekend.

living • 09 Feb 24

How can you tell if a dating profile is fake?

Here's what you need to know.

living • 06 Feb 24

First Dates: Couple cross paths the night before their date

Watch First Dates on Thursdays at 9:30pm on RTÉ2.

living • 18 Jan 24

"She was a bit of me": BFFs fancy same girl on First Dates double

Watch First Dates on Thursdays at 9:35pm on RTÉ2.

living • 04 Jan 24

Samantha Barry on imposter syndrome and dating in your 40s

"I'm very happy being single so being in a relationship has to add to my life."

living • 26 Oct 23

Aoife Moore. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography.

Aoife Moore on the dark side of dating apps

Fools for Love? airs on Wednesday, 4 October at 9.35pm on RTÉ One.

living • 03 Oct 23

James Kavanagh on hosting an Irish language dating show

Sínann Fetherston sits down with James Kavanagh to discuss his reignited love for the Irish language and his time hosting Ireland's newest dating show, Grá ar an Trá.

living • 29 Sep 23

Meet the matchmaker pairing farmers at the Ploughing

Cuffing season is upon us, the time when daters bunk down for the winter with a special someone, and the endless scrolling on dating apps for that perfect hot chocolate date can be tiresome.

living • 20 Sep 23

Fatphobia and dating: "You're either fetishised or admonished"

Recent discussions of fatphobia have appeared in headlines across the US about Lizzo and Brendan Fraser's film The Whale, but fatphobia is very present in Ireland.

living • 08 Jun 23

Love Island: Is having a 'type' holding back your dating life?

Struggling to meet someone who is your 'type' like some of the Islanders?

living • 06 Jun 23

Men wanted! First Dates Ireland searching for single men over 30

Do you know a single man in his 30s? Get him on First Dates Ireland!