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#First Dates

# first-dates - Thursday 13 August, 2020

First Dates producers to ban hugging and kissing for upcoming RTÉ series
# Social Distancing
# Social Distancing

First Dates producers to ban hugging and kissing for upcoming RTÉ series

Aug 13th 2020, 8:22 PM 19,699 Views 19 Comments

The new measure aims to allow participants to abide by social distancing rules.

# first-dates - Friday 22 March, 2019

Nichola and Gerard's date went from bad to worse on First Dates last night
# First Dates
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates

Nichola and Gerard's date went from bad to worse on First Dates last night

Mar 22nd 2019, 10:37 AM 23,014 Views 4 Comments

Christ, it was bleak.

# first-dates - Friday 8 March, 2019

A couple on First Dates seemed absolutely destined for each other, but things didn't quite work out
# First Dates
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates

A couple on First Dates seemed absolutely destined for each other, but things didn't quite work out

Mar 8th 2019, 9:40 AM 23,309 Views 0 Comments

Oh well!

# first-dates - Wednesday 13 February, 2019

11 of the best 'first date' restaurants around Ireland, according to a professional matchmaker
# Starter For Two
# Starter For Two

11 of the best 'first date' restaurants around Ireland, according to a professional matchmaker

Feb 13th 2019, 4:59 PM 15,473 Views 3 Comments

And why he thinks you should always avoid pubs.

# first-dates - Friday 25 January, 2019

One of the couples on this week's First Dates seemed spookily destined for each other
# First Dates
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates

One of the couples on this week's First Dates seemed spookily destined for each other

Jan 25th 2019, 9:12 AM 12,653 Views 2 Comments

We love a happy ending.

# first-dates - Friday 18 May, 2018

This week's First Dates was full of daters who were obsessed with the royal family
# Royal Wedding
From The Daily Edge
# Royal Wedding

This week's First Dates was full of daters who were obsessed with the royal family

May 18th 2018, 8:04 AM 3,999 Views 0 Comments

There was even a Kate Middleton impersonator.

# first-dates - Thursday 10 May, 2018

People were bowled over by a First Dates hopeful named Ketan who is living with autism
# Daily Fresh
From The Daily Edge
# Daily Fresh

People were bowled over by a First Dates hopeful named Ketan who is living with autism

May 10th 2018, 9:59 AM 6,712 Views 0 Comments

‘Ketan, you deserve your happy ending.’

# first-dates - Thursday 3 May, 2018

A guy told his date to 'shut up' when she tried to pay on First Dates, and she wasn't a bit impressed
# First Dates
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates

A guy told his date to 'shut up' when she tried to pay on First Dates, and she wasn't a bit impressed

May 3rd 2018, 8:28 AM 15,205 Views 1 Comment

However, their date ended unexpectedly.

# first-dates - Thursday 26 April, 2018

Someone got turned down on First Dates because they had plastic surgery and viewers were fuming
# First Dates
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates

Someone got turned down on First Dates because they had plastic surgery and viewers were fuming

Apr 26th 2018, 9:21 AM 22,595 Views 3 Comments

Dental nurse Jade had spent several thousand pounds on plastic surgery.

# first-dates - Thursday 5 April, 2018

A guy on First Dates ended up sitting beside his ex-wife in the restaurant and it was very awkward
# First Dates
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates

A guy on First Dates ended up sitting beside his ex-wife in the restaurant and it was very awkward

Apr 5th 2018, 9:24 AM 12,372 Views 3 Comments

Yikes.

# first-dates - Saturday 24 March, 2018

Here's everything you could possibly want to know about what happens when you go on First Dates Ireland
# First Dates
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates

Here's everything you could possibly want to know about what happens when you go on First Dates Ireland

Mar 24th 2018, 6:00 PM 13,266 Views 1 Comment

Four daters from the show told us all about their experiences.

# first-dates - Wednesday 21 March, 2018

Take this quick quiz before you even consider applying for First Dates Ireland
# Firstdatesirl
From The Daily Edge
# Firstdatesirl

Take this quick quiz before you even consider applying for First Dates Ireland

Mar 21st 2018, 9:00 PM 11,418 Views 1 Comment

Do not hit submit just yet.

# first-dates - Wednesday 14 March, 2018

It seemed like one of the daters on this week's First Dates was more interested in chatting up the waitress
# Firstdatesirl
From The Daily Edge
# Firstdatesirl

It seemed like one of the daters on this week's First Dates was more interested in chatting up the waitress

Mar 14th 2018, 8:12 AM 6,788 Views 1 Comment

As you can guess, it didn’t go down very well.

# first-dates - Wednesday 28 February, 2018

People were heartbroken watching this week's episode of First Dates
# Firstdatesirl
From The Daily Edge
# Firstdatesirl

People were heartbroken watching this week's episode of First Dates

Feb 28th 2018, 8:01 AM 8,050 Views 0 Comments

Angie shared the harrowing story of how she grew up in an industrial school.

# first-dates - Monday 26 February, 2018

8 of the best ever moments from First Dates Ireland
# First Dates
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates

8 of the best ever moments from First Dates Ireland

Feb 26th 2018, 8:00 AM 7,346 Views 0 Comments

(So far).

# first-dates - Wednesday 21 February, 2018

Potential romance was ruined by eggs on this week's First Dates
# First Dates
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates

Potential romance was ruined by eggs on this week's First Dates

Feb 21st 2018, 8:13 AM 7,000 Views 0 Comments

There was also a girl who thought her date was named Mateo.

# first-dates - Wednesday 14 February, 2018

This week's First Dates featured the first ever transgender dater and one of the show's cutest couples yet
# First Dates
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates

This week's First Dates featured the first ever transgender dater and one of the show's cutest couples yet

Feb 14th 2018, 8:23 AM 12,384 Views 2 Comments

People could not deal with how lovely Kerrie and Aaron were.

# first-dates - Wednesday 31 January, 2018

A look at First Dates from 11 countries around the world
# First Dates Abroad
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates Abroad

A look at First Dates from 11 countries around the world

Jan 31st 2018, 9:00 PM 6,650 Views 2 Comments

Well this is strange.

First Dates Ireland's first ever sign language date was absolutely lovely
# ISL
From The Daily Edge
# ISL

First Dates Ireland's first ever sign language date was absolutely lovely

Jan 31st 2018, 8:43 AM 7,084 Views 1 Comment

Tortoise!

# first-dates - Tuesday 30 January, 2018

First Dates to feature couple using Irish Sign Language in Irish TV first
# Sign Language
# Sign Language

First Dates to feature couple using Irish Sign Language in Irish TV first

Jan 30th 2018, 6:20 AM 22,409 Views 13 Comments

Irish sign language was enshrined in law at the end of last year.

# first-dates - Wednesday 24 January, 2018

Phil from Tallafornia was on First Dates Ireland last night and well, he hasn't changed a bit
# First Dates
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates

Phil from Tallafornia was on First Dates Ireland last night and well, he hasn't changed a bit

Jan 24th 2018, 8:33 AM 14,826 Views 5 Comments

The nation’s heart went out to his poor date.

# first-dates - Wednesday 10 January, 2018

Poll: Should you split the bill on the first date?
# Lunch Crunch
# Lunch Crunch

Poll: Should you split the bill on the first date?

Jan 10th 2018, 12:43 PM 48,403 Views 176 Comments

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

# first-dates - Tuesday 9 January, 2018

11 of the most obnoxious lines from First Dates Ireland, so far
# Firstdatesirl
From The Daily Edge
# Firstdatesirl

11 of the most obnoxious lines from First Dates Ireland, so far

Jan 9th 2018, 9:00 PM 12,704 Views 5 Comments

We can’t wait to see what lies ahead.

# first-dates - Saturday 6 January, 2018

An extremely mismatched 'couple' from First Dates were on the Late Late and people were cringing
# First Dates
From The Daily Edge
# First Dates

An extremely mismatched 'couple' from First Dates were on the Late Late and people were cringing

Jan 6th 2018, 10:24 AM 28,990 Views 4 Comments

Someone get a ruler and measure the couch space between them, please.

# first-dates - Tuesday 26 December, 2017

A couple that met on Channel 4's First Dates returned with their baby last night
# Christmas Special
From The Daily Edge
# Christmas Special

A couple that met on Channel 4's First Dates returned with their baby last night

Dec 26th 2017, 3:00 PM 8,242 Views 2 Comments

They need a table for three now.

# first-dates - Tuesday 31 October, 2017

People really fell in love with the guy who 'looks like Where's Wally' on Channel 4's First Dates
# Red And White
From The Daily Edge
# Red And White

People really fell in love with the guy who 'looks like Where's Wally' on Channel 4's First Dates

Oct 31st 2017, 9:31 AM 6,406 Views 0 Comments

Self-appointed Where’s Wally lookalike.

# first-dates - Thursday 19 October, 2017

15 toe-curlingly awkward moments First Dates Ireland has given us
# Taxi
From The Daily Edge
# Taxi

15 toe-curlingly awkward moments First Dates Ireland has given us

Oct 19th 2017, 8:00 AM 8,893 Views 0 Comments

Two seasons of pure, delightful cringe.

# first-dates - Tuesday 3 October, 2017

Last night's First Dates contained possibly the most disastrous date ever shown
# Rude
From The Daily Edge
# Rude

Last night's First Dates contained possibly the most disastrous date ever shown

Oct 3rd 2017, 8:34 AM 24,137 Views 1 Comment

Oh the horror.

# first-dates - Tuesday 19 September, 2017

A couple clashed over Brexit on Channel 4's First Dates and it was delightfully awkward
# Better Leave Right Now
From The Daily Edge
# Better Leave Right Now

A couple clashed over Brexit on Channel 4's First Dates and it was delightfully awkward

Sep 19th 2017, 8:08 AM 8,936 Views 1 Comment

Opposites attract.

# first-dates - Tuesday 8 August, 2017

Leinster face early tour of South Africa as Pro14 fixtures released
# First Dates
From The42
# First Dates

Leinster face early tour of South Africa as Pro14 fixtures released

Aug 8th 2017, 6:39 PM 11,469 Views 7 Comments

Ulster’s opening fixture versus the Cheetahs will be broadcast on South African tv.

# first-dates - Wednesday 12 July, 2017

The unrequited love between the two waiters on Channel 4's First Dates peaked last night
# Cici And Sam
From The Daily Edge
# Cici And Sam

The unrequited love between the two waiters on Channel 4's First Dates peaked last night

Jul 12th 2017, 12:29 PM 10,523 Views 2 Comments

Actual sad face.

# first-dates - Wednesday 7 June, 2017

A guy told his date 'I don't find you attractive' before they'd even had dinner on First Dates
# Brutal Rejection
From The Daily Edge
# Brutal Rejection

A guy told his date 'I don't find you attractive' before they'd even had dinner on First Dates

Jun 7th 2017, 9:33 AM 13,314 Views 10 Comments

What are you at.

# first-dates - Wednesday 31 May, 2017

This guy returned for his second go on First Dates last night and this time he didn't leave heartbroken
# Cleaning Windows
From The Daily Edge
# Cleaning Windows

This guy returned for his second go on First Dates last night and this time he didn't leave heartbroken

May 31st 2017, 10:01 AM 9,137 Views 0 Comments

Aww.

# first-dates - Sunday 21 May, 2017

The most heartbreaking participant in First Dates history is taking over Facebook
# Ah Lads
From The Daily Edge
# Ah Lads

The most heartbreaking participant in First Dates history is taking over Facebook

May 21st 2017, 4:14 PM 8,488 Views 2 Comments

Get the tissues out.

# first-dates - Wednesday 17 May, 2017

The lovely story of the first ever baby to come out of First Dates is melting hearts
# Happy Ending
From The Daily Edge
# Happy Ending

The lovely story of the first ever baby to come out of First Dates is melting hearts

May 17th 2017, 8:57 AM 8,394 Views 1 Comment

Ah now <3

# first-dates - Saturday 13 May, 2017

North Korea willing to meet with Trump 'under the right conditions'
# First Dates
# First Dates

North Korea willing to meet with Trump 'under the right conditions'

May 13th 2017, 4:40 PM 9,631 Views 26 Comments

Last month saw North Korea threatening nuclear war if it was provoked.

# first-dates - Wednesday 10 May, 2017

A guy revealed he had a foot fetish before dinner was even served on Channel 4's First Dates
# Toe To Toe
From The Daily Edge
# Toe To Toe

A guy revealed he had a foot fetish before dinner was even served on Channel 4's First Dates

May 10th 2017, 7:58 AM 10,437 Views 2 Comments

Instant classic.

# first-dates - Friday 28 April, 2017

A lovely 90-year-old widower's appearance on Channel 4's First Dates has taken over Facebook
# Raymon And Cecilia
From The Daily Edge
# Raymon And Cecilia

A lovely 90-year-old widower's appearance on Channel 4's First Dates has taken over Facebook

Apr 28th 2017, 6:05 PM 8,447 Views 2 Comments

Pass the tissues.

# first-dates - Tuesday 25 April, 2017

RTÉ released the full uncut clip of Paddy's First Dates Ireland interview and it's adorable
# Yes No Maybe
From The Daily Edge
# Yes No Maybe

RTÉ released the full uncut clip of Paddy's First Dates Ireland interview and it's adorable

Apr 25th 2017, 9:25 AM 7,234 Views 0 Comments

This is a beautiful thing.

# first-dates - Saturday 22 April, 2017

21 things we learned watching the American version of First Dates
# Don't Ruin It
From The Daily Edge
# Don't Ruin It

21 things we learned watching the American version of First Dates

Apr 22nd 2017, 6:00 PM 14,248 Views 2 Comments

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