In episode one South African model Federica rattles the nerve of Donegal accountant Lee. Waiter Simon dines out with his bald and bearded doppelänger Tynan and James and Amy Lee get off to a ‘super’ start.
Will architecture student Alannah Rose find her design for life in free spirited Dawn? Dental nurse Ciara returns to the restaurant for a cheeky Nandos with self-confessed ‘player’ Kias.
Shy student Barry has his eyes opened by self-styled work of art Jordan and outspoken South African office manager Kirk forgets his manners with South Dublin singleton Carolyn.
Wicklow bad boy Brian hopes to restore Sarah's faith in Irishmen, while psychotherapy student Karen meets up with laid-back barista Eoghan.
Skydiver Damien falls hard for the exotic charms of glamorous Dia. Will twinkly-eyed Tony (74) be crowned King of divorcee Lexie’s (75) heart?
Medical student Daniel is paired with Miss Curvy Ireland contestant Katie, and barman Aidan tries to woo giddy speech therapist Doris.
Will country music fan Rachel leave carpenter Conor with an achy-breaky heart? Latin lothario Antonio unleashes his best moves on medical scientist Sinead.
Stockbroker Ciaran meets globetrotting online ad exec Bami. Will baker Ainé be the missing ingredient in dapper Gary’s love life?
Cousins Mikey and Eamon arrive for a double date with students Aoife and Elizabeth and salesman David makes his pitch to feisty Lithuanian single mum, Milana.
Cheeky chap Ian from Finglas meets his match in the form of Gary the dancing hairdresser. Will soldier Conor be the officer and gentleman for Dublin girl, Kerry?
Maître d' Mateo Saina helps to bring more singletons together. Law graduate Daisy has a date with Jane from Wicklow, and professional boxer Lynn is matched with bodybuilder Eamon.
Mateo Saina brings more singletons together. Air hostess Maeve is matched with personal trainer Alex, and Lady Gaga fan Sunil drops his poker face for cheeky Wes from Ballymun.
Doorman Luke does his best to impress Lauren from Cork, and freewheeling tour guide Sam sets his sights on Naomi from Dundalk.
In episode 8 former boyband member Kieran serenades restaurant manager Stephen and laidback IT manager Daniele works his Latin charm on barmaid Lisa.
In episode 9 graduate Adam attempts to connect with social media expert Shane while English teacher Emmet makes a play for children's entertainer Eilís.
In episode ten actor Danny gets into character for film buff Caoilainn. Will graphic designer Jason's banter enchant Middle Eastern accountant Rana?
Will accountant Ross impress part time waitress Sorcha with his personal assets? Will Dublin filmmaker Katie cast nurse Brianna as her leading lady?
Dublin bus driver Niall attempts to pick up vivacious Karen from Lucan. Amateur magician Aaron attempts to cast a spell on student Ailbhe.
A special edition of the show featuring some of the most memorable dates from the second series.
The last episode in the current series. A special edition of the show featuring some of the most memorable dates from series one.
In episode 1, as the First Dates Ireland restaurant swings back into action, Jackie is first to arrive and immediately starts turning heads with a dress you won't forget in a hurry. But will she find her date Joey just as alluring?
Ordering oysters might prove the perfect aphrodisiac for Denise and Stephen. Meanwhile, Harry and Andrew share a love of Harry Potter, but who is the fake fan? And will Tara make the right choice between football and hurling when she meets Laois man Eoin?
Can former playboy and Tallafornia star Phil win the heart of Amy Maria? Will easy-going Eoin measure up with slimming consultant Sharon?
The First Dates Ireland restaurant hosts a date conducted entirely in sign language. Meanwhile, drama student Ethan keeps things simple with his wise cracking date Gráinne.
Music graduate Jordan serenades nanoscience student Una, while part-time model Shane dates Mormon Alexandra. Plus, corporate crisis manager Killian attempts to keep it together as he tries to win over hopeless romantic Michelle.
It's Valentine's Eve in the restaurant. Will love blossom for David and Kyle? Can Amgad impress country girl Ailish? Are magical things in store for Harry Potter fan Heywood?
A student goes on dates with a maitre d' and a footballer, while three friends turn up together, only for one of them to have his secret sideline as a stripper exposed.
Angie opens up to her date about growing up in an industrial school. Ultra confident Fiachra hopes Rebecca will prove susceptible to his charms, and will there be a meeting of minds for Corkonians Darragh and Naomi?
Drummer Michael's heart beats a little faster when he meets ultra-romantic feminist Jessie. Is it love at first sight for 'true blue' Dubs Pat and Maureen?
A returning dater hopes for romance with a former TV presenter, and Oscar Wilde enthusiast Patrick meets entrepreneur Valerie.
Will free spirited Sarah hit it off as welder and nude performance artist Johnny? Normally ultra confident Pranay has a wobble as he arrives for his date with sex shop owner Shawna. And can gym owner Gary impress outdoorsy retail manager Gemma?
Perennially picky Tom from Clare is among the daters looking for love, but it remains to be seen whether Niamh from Wexford is the woman of his dreams.
A special bonus episode of First Dates, we return to some of the most memorable match-ups of the current series. From the restaurant's first sign language date and the cocky Tallafornia star who ended up with a heaping dose of reality as his date advised him to 'keep his mouth shut' to the unforgettable Jackie, they're all here.
In a special bonus episode of First Dates Ireland, we return to some of the most memorable match-ups of series two: a cornucopia of killer lines and cringe-worthy clangers, loved-up lotharios, romantic rendez-vous, awkward assignations and beautiful dreamers.
Mother and daughter Amy and Delia from Wicklow arrive for a double date, being matched with old-fashioned romantic Donie and Drogheda supermarket manager Cian, while Aidan from Tralee launches an all-out charm offensive on Siobhan from Youghal.
Huntsman Paul from Galway unleashes his inner Bear Grylls on Polish beauty Dominika from Longford who’s looking to settle down with a wild man.
In the third instalment of the fourth series of First Dates, one dater dreams of finding love with an American, but will a Canadian suffice?
More hopeful romantics arrive at the First Dates restaurant including Killian from last year's series, who is determined to find love this time.
Hopefuls entering the restaurant include media student Dan who wants to try new things. Can fellow Dubliner Rachel tempt him with her passion for blue cheese? Other singletons up for romance are a three-times engaged interior designer, a salsa-dancing tax accountant, a bubbly children's entertainer and a Limerick guy with a girl's name.
It's the Valentine's special and waiter Pete gets a Valentines card from a secret admirer.
Will it be second time lucky for "Tallafornia Phil" who returns to the First Dates restaurant, determined to find love?
Last week's dater Matt returns to try to redeem himself with another lady following his not-so-successful first attempt with his French date Julie.
Fate plays a hand when lovelorn Rory (39) from Down meets vivacious Peter (32) from Drogheda who can't believe they have been reunited.
Fleet manager Katie from Limerick is constantly on call - how will Shauna from Clare react when her phone continually interrupts their date? Cork meat-eater Declan is forced to justify his food choice to proud vegan Katarina from Slovakia, and Hamilton from Atlanta, Georgia, unleashes his southern charm on fiery Dublin retail manager Alice.
A woman from Cork who got married on Don't Tell the Bride turns up looking for a second chance at love. Two devoted sisters from Malahide arrive on a double date - only for one of the men to put his foot in it by assuming they are mother and daughter.
Harry Potter superfan Síofra from Dublin recognises a familiar face in the form of student Johnny and it seems like a match made in heaven when Star Wars nerd Aidan from Meath is paired with New York special effects make-up artist Teresa. Will they feel the full power of the force? Meanwhile, part-time farmer and full-on drag queen Martin from the wilds of rural Donegal brings his northern charms to bear on fashionista Alan from Cork.
First of two programmes looking back over the highlights from the most recent hopefuls in the First Dates Ireland restaurant.
We return to some of the most memorable match-ups of the third series from 2018, a cornucopia of killer lines and cringe-worthy clangers, loved-up lotharios, romantic rendezvous, awkward assignations, and beautiful dreamers.
Maitre D' Mateo opens the doors of the restaurant to welcome a new line-up of singletons as they embark upon blind dates. First up are double daters Mary and Martina from Limerick, twins who do not share the same taste in men. Will clean-cut Sulveste…
Homebird Emily from Waterford comes in search of her ‘lobster’ but will she end up holding claws with travel enthusiast Corey from Cork?
In the third episode of the series, daters include a rock musician from Dublin and a basketball player from Cork who are looking for love.
Mateo welcomes Michael from Dublin who, at 81 years old, is the oldest dater ever in the restaurant. Will this master gardener cultivate the attention of elegant and independent Lorraine from Tullamore?
Countdown contestant Edward from Dublin meets bisexual student Ria from Kildare. But will they get the letters; l,o,v, e on their board?
This week, Washington from Brazil describes himself as a ‘plastic Paddy’ but what will he make of the real thing as ginger bearded James from Dublin arrives as his date?
Dania from Dublin is looking for a well dressed man who ‘smells amazing’, but will Chris from Manchester meet her aromatic expectations?
Accidental cat-fishing, enthusiastic high fives and tattoos are the order of the day in the loved-up restaurant.
Comedian Edwin Sammon, aka Fr Gabriel from RTÉ 2’s “Bridget and Eamon”, flies in from the Edinburgh festival hoping his date with physical therapist Emer from Athlone is no laughing matter.
Taxi-driver Paul, 49, sported dyed blonde hair and bad teeth when he first visited the restaurant two years ago. He overcame his fear of dentists and now has brand new smile.
Final in series. It’s double trouble when father and daughter Richie and Laura from Tipperary come looking for love. Creche manager Laura dates Malaysian chef Harvinder from Galway while Richie charms bookies clerk Maura from Cavan by serenading her over dinner.
As another season of love draws to a close, we revisit some of the most memorable dates. There'll be perfect matches, awkward mix-ups, heart-warming moments, romantic non-sequiturs and inevitable door malfunctions.
Memorable dates of the series, featuring perfect matches, awkward mix-ups, heart-warming moments, romantic non-sequiturs and inevitable door malfunctions. Last in the series.
Series six kicks off, with Maitre d' Mateo, master-mixologist Ethan, plus Alice and Pete at the ready for a group of new hopefuls searching for love.
Former Dancing with the Stars and Big Brother contestant, Hughie Maughan, finds himself on a date with Paul, and is hoping to leave with a dancing partner rather than doing a solo routine. And could it be game on when Gabrielle from Dublin embarks on a voyage of discovery with adventurous Shamrock Rovers groundskeeper John?
Nurse Carla comes to the restaurant looking for someone to ‘have a laugh with’ only to be dumbstruck by tattooed bad boy Shez from Dundalk.
Among the hopefuls this week are Mary and Johnny from Tipperary, who are looking for a second chance at love, and two hairdressers who are hoping their date is a cut above the rest.
Keen to seize the day, 75-year-old Marie from Meath waltzes into the arms of dapper 79-year-old dancer Denis from Kildare. And Impressively mohawked Phil rocks up to the restaurant on a skateboard hoping to rom-com his way into the heart of ultra-positive musician Rebecca.
Struggling with pre-date nerves, garden designer Anthony from Tipperary blossoms in the excitable presence of chef Mandy from Wexford. And Chris from Belfast is hoping to maximise his assets with tax official Ben.
Martina from Limerick returns to the restaurant for a second chance at finding love, while 24-year-old Denis from Dublin goes on a date with 21-year-old psychology student Amy.
Best friends Aimee and Laura are on the lookout for love entering The First Dates Ireland restaurant, but will their mothers- who are also in the restaurant - approve?
Having seen his fair share of romance, wedding coordinator Edward applies his nuptial savoir-faire to a date with rainbow shoed Jason. Will their ending be for better or for worse? After experiencing dates from hell, Miranda hopes to find heaven in the form of ladies soccer coach Sam.
Gaelic footballer Luke from Dublin meets student and camogie star Shona, and happiness and positivity are on the menu as chef James from Westmeath cooks up a storm with shy student Sian from Wexford.
Peter from Clare returns to the First Dates restaurant hoping to have better luck this time around, and is set up for a date with health care worker Mags from Carlow. And, palm reading dentist Emily from Belfast assesses the future potential of graphic designer Mark from Dublin. Will she see herself in his love lines or have him talk to her hand?
French Canadian comedian Camelia is set up with an elusive date, and bikini model Jodi from Dublin meets confident entrepreneur Ronan.
A look back at some of the best moments from the first six episodes of this series, including Shane opening up to April about the accident that led to his brain injury, and Anthony battling his nerves in a bid to impress Mandy
The final episode of the series offers a romantic reverie from pre-pandemic times, revisiting memorable moments from the First Dates restaurant.
Órán from Dublin, the 600th participant on the show, and 20-year-old Luke from Mayo come together for their first-ever blind date. Ashling and Mervyn from Kilkenny who once sat beside each other in school and now find themselves face to face in the restaurant of Romance.
In the ultimate surf and turf date, farm girl Julieann from Westmeath unleashes her animal magnetism on Luke, a real catch from a fishing village in County Down. Plus, Marina from Clondalkin takes a real shine to former figure skater Kori from Portland, Oregon.
Flirty 34-year-old Ginine from Kildare admits she is unable to hide her feelings as she meets garda Andrew, who is 31, from Mayo. And seeking her ‘butterflies’, Eucilene from Brazil meets talkative barrister Joseph from Tipperary who wants to feel the ‘chemistry’.
Rob from Dublin meets Abby from Wollongong in Australia, and affable Dublin taxi driver Alan attempts to woo confident self-made woman Pauline from Cavan.
David, a 27-year-old from Limerick, comes looking for a girl to rule his heart, and gets a right royal treat in the form of reigning Miss Cork, Zoe, who is 25.
Supermarket manager Margaret from Dublin is set up with Gerry, a company director from Mayo. Elsewhere, 23-year-old Aran from Dublin meets 20-year-old Kirsty from Dungarvan, and gymnast Luke goes on a date with flight attendant Miriam.
Insurance salesman Dolapo, who is 29 and from Dublin, is set up with 27-year-old Maria from Cork. Elsewhere, nutrition student Aisling goes on a date with former footballer Conor, and 35-year-old Lain returns to the restaurant for the third time with some big news to share. Supermarket manager Margaret from Dublin is set up with Gerry, a company director from Mayo. Elsewhere, 23-year-old Aran from Dublin meets 20-year-old Kirsty from Dungarvan, and gymnast Luke goes on a date with flight attendant Miriam.
Farmer Grace from Limerick is set up on a date with former marine Philip from Galway, and 36-year-old Kevin from Offaly meets 28-year-old Rosie from Laois.
Robbie from Limerick arrives for a historic match-up with Latina queen Trish from Longford, and lab technician Eric from Cabra meets Trinity student Saoirse from Terenure.. Meanwhile, irrepressible Hughie Maughan puts his less than successful last date behind him as he returns for a second chance at romance with Jason from Cork.
Beautician Katarina from Portlaoise returns to the restaurant for a date with Shane from Meath, who admits only minutes into their date that he is slightly intimidated by her. Meanwhile, gym enthusiast Tim meets Lauren, and Ciara from Mayo sits down for dinner with Orla from Lucan.
Marilyn Monroe fan Aaron from Cork is hoping that he and his date James from Mayo will be a perfect match, and 29-year-old Naomi from Galway meets 33-year-old John. One year on from their first date, Mateo and the staff welcome back Carla and Shez for a catch up and to celebrate their engagement.
Dee, a 61-year-old GP from Westmeath, is set up on a date with fellow healthcare worker James, who is 64 and from Mayo.
Looking back at some of the most memorable dates from this series, including Emma and Scott from Cork, and the perfectly-matched Tara and Jamie
A look back at some of the most memorable dates from this series, including Gabriella from Transylvania's date with shy oil rig worker Graham.
Singletons include best friends and irrepressible personalities Aisling and Naomi. who are ready for an unforgettable double date
The First Dates Restaurant is about to reopen as a new batch of hopeful singletons arrive for their date with destiny.
Former Ireland's Got Talent star Gary Lyons returns for a second date - this time accompanied by his brother - while hip-hop dancer George and drag queen Killian compare moves
Teacher Richard from Cork unleashes his intense energy on outspoken falconer Caoimhe from Galway, while Thomas from Dublin meets Brian - the kindest law student in Cork
Rating herself a 10 on the adventurous scale, Mary (27) from Barcelona meets Betty Boo (30) from Kildare who once ate raw meat to impress a date.
Software developer Joseph is matched with multilingual tech translator Hyeji - who clearly speaks his language - and musician Ben meets self-confessed weirdo Kyra
Wellness coach Colm from Dun Laoghaire meets impulsive Maria rom Wexford, while Chloe from Cavan is seeking a jive partner - will Craig from Offaly mark her dance card?
Dublin taxi driver Abi from Blanchardstown meets super-confident car salesman Sean from Palmerstown
Kate Ann from Longford is matched with self-confessed 'mammy's boy' Phillip from Dublin, while Grace, whose last boyfriend was a plumber, meets plumber's apprentice Daniel
Guitar teacher Jodie forms a dating duet with multi-instrumentalist Darragh, while Leona is overjoyed when actor William turns out to look just like her favourite Doctor Who star
The first of two programmes looking back at memorable match-ups, from the man who unleashed his inner hedgehog to the couple who bonded over a house fit for a mouse
