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<p>First Dates Ireland recap, week four</p>

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First Dates Ireland: Exotic dancing, eating disorders — what the daters talked about

There's some hits and misses in the latest episode of First Dates Ireland

<p>First Dates Ireland returned for its eighth season tonight </p>

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First Dates recap: Banter, shots and heartbreaking back stories in stellar first episode back

<p>It's almost time to say goodbye to First Dates Ireland </p>

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First Dates review: One toe-curling date and three happy-ever-afters

Thursday TV Tips: First Dates with a doctor, a deckchair, Taylor Swift fans and a strawberry daiquiri

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Thursday TV Tips: First Dates with a doctor, a deckchair, Taylor Swift fans and a strawberry daiquiri

Thursday TV tips: Catch up with the First Dates engaged couple

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Thursday TV tips: Catch up with the First Dates engaged couple

Thursday TV Tips: A part-time model from Cork meets a Meath gym enthusiast on First Dates

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Thursday TV Tips: A part-time model from Cork meets a Meath gym enthusiast on First Dates

Thursday TV Tips: Will there be romance for Jason from Cork on First Dates Ireland?

Thursday TV Tips: Will there be romance for Jason from Cork on First Dates Ireland?

Plus, Saol Clainne examines the devastating impact of mica in homes

Thu, 03 Mar, 2022

Thursday TV Tips: Parents met on a blind date and now he's on First Dates Ireland

Thursday TV Tips: Parents met on a blind date and now he's on First Dates Ireland

Plus, The Ballycotton Sessions could be just the ticket if you're still hungry for gigs and live music

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

Meet the Cork mum on First Dates tonight who lost 10 stone in one year

Meet the Cork mum on First Dates tonight who lost 10 stone in one year

The mother-of-three said her weight loss journey began when she was denied a visa to New Zealand as she was deemed a 'health hazard'

Thu, 17 Feb, 2022

Thursday TV Tips: Any romance for the Cork people on First Dates this evening?

Thursday TV Tips: Any romance for the Cork people on First Dates this evening?

Two First Dates diners sat together at secondary school a few decades ago

Thu, 17 Feb, 2022

First Dates review: Margaret decides to try a man on first hetero date

First Dates review: Margaret decides to try a man on first hetero date

Aran was left red-faced when the woman behind the camera called him out for being dishonest with his date

Fri, 11 Feb, 2022

Thursday TV Tips: Romances and finances on How to be Good with Money and First Dates Ireland

Thursday TV Tips: Romances and finances on How to be Good with Money and First Dates Ireland

Supermarket manager Margaret from Dublin is set up with Gerry, a company director from Mayo. And soldier Aran, 23, from Dublin meets Kirsty, 20, from Dungarvan

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Thursday TV Tips: Three Cork diners in the First Dates restaurant this evening

Thursday TV Tips: Three Cork diners in the First Dates restaurant this evening

— And Just Like That... it's the final episode

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

Thursday TV Tips: A barrister, a GAA player and makeup artist on First Dates

Thursday TV Tips: A barrister, a GAA player and makeup artist on First Dates

— and Derry Girls star, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, as a prison officer in Screw; plus negative equity and mortgages discussed on How to be Good with Money

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

Thursday TV Tips: A referee, a figure skater and a dance teacher on First Dates

Thursday TV Tips: A referee, a figure skater and a dance teacher on First Dates

— The Apprentice contestants must market an electric toothbrush for children; and another chance to see Colin Farrell as a psychopath in The North Water

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

First Dates finale: The stand-up comedian who got stood up and the model whose date moved

First Dates finale: The stand-up comedian who got stood up and the model whose date moved

This week’s finale had it all: first dates, last dates and, for one woman, no date at all

Thu, 06 May, 2021

First Dates Ireland recap: No second date with Mark in palm reader Emily’s future

First Dates Ireland recap: No second date with Mark in palm reader Emily’s future

Successful outcomes for the other three couples, with Peter delighted with the results of his second visit to the restaurant

Thu, 22 Apr, 2021

Thursday TV Tips: A palm-reading dentist, a rugby player, and a call-centre worker on First Dates

Thursday TV Tips: A palm-reading dentist, a rugby player, and a call-centre worker on First Dates

Plus, Sigourney Weaver narrates Secrets of the Whales; and cars rigged with cameras offer an unusual listen-in opportunity on Turas Bóthair

Thu, 22 Apr, 2021

Thursday TV Tips: Will Muirenn from Cork make a match with Harry on First Dates Ireland?

Thursday TV Tips: Will Muirenn from Cork make a match with Harry on First Dates Ireland?

— cars rigged with cameras in Turas Bóthair; and new comedy Frank of Ireland starts tonight

Thu, 15 Apr, 2021

First Dates recap: Family affair as two daters bring their mams along to dinner

First Dates recap: Family affair as two daters bring their mams along to dinner

Cork soldier Ryan and Meath man Luke get more than they bargained for when their dates' mams turn up for dinner

Thu, 01 Apr, 2021

Thursday TV Tips: Ryan from Cork on First Dates — but his date brings her mammy

Thursday TV Tips: Ryan from Cork on First Dates — but his date brings her mammy

— and Rocco the jack russell has been rejected twice but is still hoping to meet his forever humans

Thu, 01 Apr, 2021

Distance ruins Gabriela and Graham's Transylvanian love story on First Dates Ireland

Distance ruins Gabriela and Graham's Transylvanian love story on First Dates Ireland

Meanwhile, Susanne continues her search for a 'Normal Person' and a nice guy gets the girl in the end

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

First Dates Ireland review: Shane and Avril prove true love really does exist

First Dates Ireland review: Shane and Avril prove true love really does exist

Social distancing was observed, but one couple's happy-ever-after moment was the good news we all needed to hear. Another pair bonded over their love of a cuppa, and we even got a bit of nostalgia for a place with 'miles and miles of sausage'...

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021

First Dates Ireland breaks its duck as couple say ... we will

First Dates Ireland breaks its duck as couple say ... we will

A couple, who met on First Dates Ireland, have just become engaged!

Fri, 22 Feb, 2019

Tonight's First Dates Ireland will pull at the heartstrings

Tonight's First Dates Ireland will pull at the heartstrings

There's nothing better than a cosy winter's evening in front of the fire, made even better by the return of First Dates Ireland on Thursday nights.

Thu, 24 Jan, 2019

First Dates Ireland call for more LGBTQ people to apply for new series

First Dates Ireland call for more LGBTQ people to apply for new series

Filming for the third series of First Dates Ireland is set to get underway soon and producers are calling for more LGBTQ people to apply.

Mon, 09 Jul, 2018

Two familiar faces to appear on tonight's First Dates Ireland

Two familiar faces to appear on tonight's First Dates Ireland

Tonight's First Dates Ireland viewers will see two familiar faces on their screens.

Tue, 13 Mar, 2018

People had a lot of love for Erinna on First Dates last night

People had a lot of love for Erinna on First Dates last night

Erinna's story about an awkward date ending with a fart endeared her to us all.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2018

Fans of First Dates Ireland will love this update from last night’s couples

Fans of First Dates Ireland will love this update from last night’s couples

Ah, the first blind date.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2018

’Road frontage’ is the language of love on tonight’s First Dates

’Road frontage’ is the language of love on tonight’s First Dates

Only in Ireland would you chat about road frontage on a first date...

Tue, 16 Jan, 2018

Watch: First Dates Ireland gets the Goggleboxers' hearts racing tonight

Watch: First Dates Ireland gets the Goggleboxers' hearts racing tonight

The nation's fascination with watching people watch TV continues tonight with another episode of Gogglebox Ireland.

Wed, 05 Apr, 2017

Fall in love with a hero on First Dates Ireland this week

Fall in love with a hero on First Dates Ireland this week

Swoon!

Tue, 04 Apr, 2017

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Garda Commissioner is before Oireachtas Committee; Missing helicopter and five bodies found

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Garda Commissioner is before Oireachtas Committee; Missing helicopter and five bodies found

Here's your lunchtime bulletin.

Thu, 30 Mar, 2017

First Dates' Karen gave her date a teddy panda and Twitter lost it

First Dates' Karen gave her date a teddy panda and Twitter lost it

Un'bear'ably cute

Thu, 23 Mar, 2017

First Dates Ireland: Bird poop and dead wife 'jokes'

First Dates Ireland: Bird poop and dead wife 'jokes'

Wait... what?

Thu, 09 Mar, 2017

Missed First Dates Ireland? Here's what happened

Missed First Dates Ireland? Here's what happened

It did not disappoint.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

If this clip is anything to go by, tonight's First Dates Ireland will be quality

If this clip is anything to go by, tonight's First Dates Ireland will be quality

You could cut that tension with a knife.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

A couple from First Dates Ireland have gone Facebook official about their relationship

A couple from First Dates Ireland have gone Facebook official about their relationship

Love is in the air…

Wed, 15 Feb, 2017

Fancy being on First Dates Ireland? Here's how to apply for season three

Fancy being on First Dates Ireland? Here's how to apply for season three

Have you got what it takes?

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

Twitter reacts: Here's what people have been saying about last night's First Dates Ireland

Twitter reacts: Here's what people have been saying about last night's First Dates Ireland

A lot happened!

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

These guys had the best stories about coming out to their families on First Dates Ireland

These guys had the best stories about coming out to their families on First Dates Ireland

The nation joined Ian and Gary on a date this evening, and they were an instant hit.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2017

A guy on this week's First Dates Ireland dug himself a hole talking about sandwiches

A guy on this week's First Dates Ireland dug himself a hole talking about sandwiches

"Men are bad at making sandwiches. "

Tue, 07 Feb, 2017

'I'm an ass man': Check out the highlights of First Dates Ireland last night

'I'm an ass man': Check out the highlights of First Dates Ireland last night

A lot happened.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

What to watch on TV this week

What to watch on TV this week

First Dates Ireland begins on RTÉ2 on Thursday at 9.30pm.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016