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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 19,804 Views 19 Comments

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

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 23,658 Views 4 Comments

Christ, it was bleak.

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 23,462 Views 0 Comments

Oh well!

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 15,839 Views 3 Comments

And why he thinks you should always avoid pubs.

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 12,801 Views 2 Comments

We love a happy ending.

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 4,028 Views 0 Comments

There was even a Kate Middleton impersonator.

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 6,759 Views 0 Comments

‘Ketan, you deserve your happy ending.’

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 15,316 Views 1 Comment

However, their date ended unexpectedly.

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 23,052 Views 3 Comments

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

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 12,466 Views 3 Comments

Yikes.

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 13,754 Views 1 Comment

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

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 11,487 Views 1 Comment

Do not hit submit just yet.

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 6,849 Views 1 Comment

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

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 8,093 Views 0 Comments

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

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 7,565 Views 0 Comments

(So far).

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

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

Feb 21st 2018, 8:13 AM 7,128 Views 0 Comments

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

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 12,657 Views 2 Comments

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

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 7,105 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 7,220 Views 1 Comment

Tortoise!

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 22,445 Views 11 Comments

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

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 14,903 Views 5 Comments

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

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 48,791 Views 177 Comments

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

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 12,850 Views 5 Comments

We can’t wait to see what lies ahead.

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 29,152 Views 4 Comments

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

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 8,373 Views 2 Comments

They need a table for three now.

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 6,978 Views 0 Comments

Self-appointed Where’s Wally lookalike.

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 9,010 Views 0 Comments

Two seasons of pure, delightful cringe.

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 24,413 Views 1 Comment

Oh the horror.

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 8,999 Views 1 Comment

Opposites attract.

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 11,489 Views 7 Comments

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

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 10,627 Views 2 Comments

Actual sad face.

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 13,417 Views 10 Comments

What are you at.

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 9,387 Views 0 Comments

Aww.

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 8,505 Views 2 Comments

Get the tissues out.

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 8,416 Views 1 Comment

Ah now <3

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 9,646 Views 25 Comments

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

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 11,630 Views 2 Comments

Instant classic.

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 8,530 Views 2 Comments

Pass the tissues.

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 7,297 Views 0 Comments

This is a beautiful thing.

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 14,390 Views 2 Comments

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