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First Dates Ireland

  • 2016 – 2026
  • Returning Series
  • Reality · Documentary
  • ~50m / ep
  • 11 seasons
  • 6.7/10

The hit Channel 4 series First Dates, has come to Ireland and RTÉ2. In First Dates, single people from across Ireland come to the First Dates restaurant where they have a real blind date. Joining maître D' Mateo Saina, are barman Ethan Miles, and waiters Alice, Pete and Libby, who help set the scene and give romance the best possible chance to flourish.

Latest: Season 11 · 2026

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Season 11 of First Dates Ireland premiered on January 29, 2026

  1. E1. Episode 1

    Jan 29, 2026 · 49m

    There's a new set of daters in the First Dates restaurant as series 11 kicks-off. Single mother Boo (32) meets hyperconfident, self-confessed ‘wreck the head’ tattoo artist Lisa.

  2. E2. Episode 2

    Feb 5, 2026 · 50m

    Twin sisters Gigi and Edgy from Meath (32) arrive for a double date; actress Sorcha (30) from Drimnagh arrives to the restaurant in search of ‘the Forever One’.

  3. E3. Episode 3

    Feb 12, 2026 · 50m

    Our most mature daters ever prove that some of the best love songs are classics. At 89, former showband frontman Kevin from Swords meets sprightly 88-year-old Georgina from Cabra.

  4. E4. Episode 4

    Feb 19, 2026 · 50m

    Larger than life site foreman James (23) from Clondalkin matches with Fayth (21) from East Wall. Itzel from Mexico is looking for a hot date with dark hair and blue eyes.

  5. E5. Episode 5

    Feb 26, 2026 · 50m

    Forward and fearless Leah (22) from Artane meets barman Jake (22) from Cabinteely who is looking for a girl who can put him in his place.

  6. E6. Episode 6

    Mar 5, 2026 · 50m

    Singer, actress and former X-Factor contestant Mary Byrne (65) from Ballyfermot is ready to face her fear and find love again after ten years of single life.

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