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First Dates restaurant set to welcome special guests this week

Special date night for the First Dates restaurant this Thursday on RTÉ 2.

living • 05 Apr 23

First Dates: Lithuanian dater on why she joined the Irish army

You can catch up on First Dates on the RTÉ Player.

living • 23 Mar 23

First Dater on anti-LGBT attacks: "I am fearful. It's scary"

David and Caolán connected right away thanks to their time spent living in the UK and working as makeup artists, as well as their experiences as gay men in Ireland.

living • 16 Mar 23

First Dater recalls coming out to family with cake in lockdown

When it comes to coming out to your family, it can be nerve-wracking deciding the best way to do it.

living • 09 Mar 23

Grá was in the air on tonight's First Dates, as a couple bonded over their deep appreciate for Gaeilge.

First Dates couple bond over shared love of Irish language

Grá was in the air on tonight's First Dates, as a couple bonded over their deep appreciation for Gaeilge.

living • 03 Mar 23

First Daters open up about body image issues and social media

For one young couple on the show, body image and the struggle to build positive body image became the topic of conversation.

living • 23 Feb 23

Coppers night out clinches deal for First Daters

"I'm not a believer in the whole love at first sight thing, I reckon you need a couple of dates before you get that far", said Áine.

living • 16 Feb 23

First Dater tries for love after daughter met fiancé on the show

Lightning doesn't strike twice, as they say, and the same goes for the First Dates restaurant.

living • 09 Feb 23

Couple reunited on First Dates after matching on apps for years

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

living • 02 Feb 23

First Daters announce engagement following lockdown romance

We all love a good love story.

living • 03 Apr 23

The show has a sterling reputation for making almost too-on-the-nose matches

A bird and a vampire: Opposites attract for couple on First Dates

A vampire substitute teacher walks into a bar...

living • 26 Jan 23

Dublin dater wins over viewers with stories of laughs and loss

Catch up on First Dates Ireland on the RTÉ Player now.

living • 17 Feb 23

First Dater on why he left the priesthood after five years

Musician John, 75, from Slane and his date, Bernie, 65, from Dublin joined Jennifer Zamparelli on 2fm to discuss their experience on First Dates Ireland and whether they hit it off.

living • 13 Jan 23

First Dates Ireland returns with some big personalities

Tune into brand new episodes of First Dates Ireland Thursdays at 9.30pm on 5th January 2023.

living • 06 Jan 23

Dater reveals how she overcame abusive marriage on First Dates

The beloved dating show returned to our screens last night with a host of eager daters, sipping cocktails and swapping stories.

living • 06 Jan 23

First Dates Ireland matchmakers looking for new daters

Looking for love? Applications for First Dates Ireland are open

Now's your chance to change things up as the First Dates Ireland matchmakers have opened applications for the newest season of the hit show!

living • 25 May 22

First Daters on reconnecting and falling in love during COVID

Watch First Dates Ireland on Thursdays at 9:30pm on RTÉ 2.

living • 31 Mar 22

First Dates: 'It's not a common thing to be 25 and a virgin'

First Dates has helped unpack a lot of misconceptions about sex and dating, and last night one dater was candid about being at virgin at 25.

living • 11 Mar 22

First Dates: Ms Diamond Ireland on her cosmetic surgery journey

Watch First Dates Ireland on RTÉ Player now.

living • 18 Feb 22

Twitter lights up as producer calls out First Dater on camera

If you missed last night's First Dates, you're going to want to catch up.

living • 11 Feb 22

Last night's First Daters make it official on dreamy Paris trip

While we always love watching sparks fly over dinner and drinks in the First Dates hotel, we especially love it when a couple makes it official after the cameras stop rolling.

living • 04 Feb 22

Taking vulnerability and being open to a whole new level.

First Dater reveals unfortunate bedroom injury over dinner

"It full-on broke": First Dater reveals embarrassing injury.

living • 21 Jan 22

Tipp mam looking to find love for the first time on First Dates

Despite marrying at 19 and raising two daughters, Amanda from Clonmel, Co. Tipperary told viewers "I don't think that I've ever actually been in love".

living • 14 Jan 22

How do the First Dates Ireland matchmakers pair daters?

"I will give you a little secret that is worth daters knowing..."

living • 14 Jan 22

First Dates viewers fall head over heels for two young daters

Watch First Dates Ireland back on RTÉ Player.

living • 07 Jan 22