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# First Dates

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# social distancing
First Dates producers to ban hugging and kissing for upcoming RTÉ series
The new measure aims to allow participants to abide by social distancing rules.
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Aug 13th 2020, 8:22 PM
# First Dates
Nichola and Gerard's date went from bad to worse on First Dates last night
Christ, it was bleak.
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Mar 22nd 2019, 10:37 AM
# First Dates
A couple on First Dates seemed absolutely destined for each other, but things didn't quite work out
Oh well!
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Mar 8th 2019, 9:40 AM
# starter for two
11 of the best 'first date' restaurants around Ireland, according to a professional matchmaker
And why he thinks you should always avoid pubs.
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Feb 13th 2019, 4:59 PM
# First Dates
One of the couples on this week's First Dates seemed spookily destined for each other
We love a happy ending.
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Jan 25th 2019, 9:12 AM
# royal wedding
This week's First Dates was full of daters who were obsessed with the royal family
There was even a Kate Middleton impersonator.
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May 18th 2018, 8:04 AM
# daily fresh
People were bowled over by a First Dates hopeful named Ketan who is living with autism
‘Ketan, you deserve your happy ending.’
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May 10th 2018, 9:59 AM
# 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
However, their date ended unexpectedly.
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May 3rd 2018, 8:28 AM
# First Dates
Someone got turned down on First Dates because they had plastic surgery and viewers were fuming
Dental nurse Jade had spent several thousand pounds on plastic surgery.
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Apr 26th 2018, 9:21 AM
# First Dates
A guy on First Dates ended up sitting beside his ex-wife in the restaurant and it was very awkward
Yikes.
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Apr 5th 2018, 9:24 AM
# First Dates
Here's everything you could possibly want to know about what happens when you go on First Dates Ireland
Four daters from the show told us all about their experiences.
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Mar 24th 2018, 6:00 PM
# firstdatesirl
Take this quick quiz before you even consider applying for First Dates Ireland
Do not hit submit just yet.
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Mar 21st 2018, 9:00 PM
# firstdatesirl
It seemed like one of the daters on this week's First Dates was more interested in chatting up the waitress
As you can guess, it didn’t go down very well.
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Mar 14th 2018, 8:12 AM
# firstdatesirl
People were heartbroken watching this week's episode of First Dates
Angie shared the harrowing story of how she grew up in an industrial school.
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Feb 28th 2018, 8:01 AM
# First Dates
8 of the best ever moments from First Dates Ireland
(So far).
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Feb 26th 2018, 8:00 AM
# First Dates
Potential romance was ruined by eggs on this week's First Dates
There was also a girl who thought her date was named Mateo.
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Feb 21st 2018, 8:13 AM
# First Dates
This week's First Dates featured the first ever transgender dater and one of the show's cutest couples yet
People could not deal with how lovely Kerrie and Aaron were.
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Feb 14th 2018, 8:23 AM
# first dates abroad
A look at First Dates from 11 countries around the world
Well this is strange.
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Jan 31st 2018, 9:00 PM
# ISL
First Dates Ireland's first ever sign language date was absolutely lovely
Tortoise!
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Jan 31st 2018, 8:43 AM
# Sign Language
First Dates to feature couple using Irish Sign Language in Irish TV first
Irish sign language was enshrined in law at the end of last year.
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Jan 30th 2018, 6:20 AM
# First Dates
Phil from Tallafornia was on First Dates Ireland last night and well, he hasn't changed a bit
The nation’s heart went out to his poor date.
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Jan 24th 2018, 8:33 AM
# lunch crunch
Poll: Should you split the bill on the first date?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
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Jan 10th 2018, 12:43 PM
# firstdatesirl
11 of the most obnoxious lines from First Dates Ireland, so far
We can’t wait to see what lies ahead.
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Jan 9th 2018, 9:00 PM
# First Dates
An extremely mismatched 'couple' from First Dates were on the Late Late and people were cringing
Someone get a ruler and measure the couch space between them, please.
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Jan 6th 2018, 10:24 AM
# Christmas Special
A couple that met on Channel 4's First Dates returned with their baby last night
They need a table for three now.
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Dec 26th 2017, 3:00 PM
# red and white
People really fell in love with the guy who 'looks like Where's Wally' on Channel 4's First Dates
Self-appointed Where’s Wally lookalike.
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Oct 31st 2017, 9:31 AM
# Taxi
15 toe-curlingly awkward moments First Dates Ireland has given us
Two seasons of pure, delightful cringe.
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Oct 19th 2017, 8:00 AM
# Rude
Last night's First Dates contained possibly the most disastrous date ever shown
Oh the horror.
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Oct 3rd 2017, 8:34 AM
# better leave right now
A couple clashed over Brexit on Channel 4's First Dates and it was delightfully awkward
Opposites attract.
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Sep 19th 2017, 8:08 AM
# First Dates
Leinster face early tour of South Africa as Pro14 fixtures released
Ulster’s opening fixture versus the Cheetahs will be broadcast on South African tv.
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Aug 8th 2017, 6:39 PM
# cici and sam
The unrequited love between the two waiters on Channel 4's First Dates peaked last night
Actual sad face.
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Jul 12th 2017, 12:29 PM
# brutal rejection
A guy told his date 'I don't find you attractive' before they'd even had dinner on First Dates
What are you at.
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Jun 7th 2017, 9:33 AM
# cleaning windows
This guy returned for his second go on First Dates last night and this time he didn't leave heartbroken
Aww.
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May 31st 2017, 10:01 AM
# ah lads
The most heartbreaking participant in First Dates history is taking over Facebook
Get the tissues out.
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May 21st 2017, 4:14 PM
# Happy ending
The lovely story of the first ever baby to come out of First Dates is melting hearts
Ah now <3
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May 17th 2017, 8:57 AM
# First Dates
North Korea willing to meet with Trump 'under the right conditions'
Last month saw North Korea threatening nuclear war if it was provoked.
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May 13th 2017, 4:40 PM
# toe to toe
A guy revealed he had a foot fetish before dinner was even served on Channel 4's First Dates
Instant classic.
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May 10th 2017, 7:58 AM
# raymon and cecilia
A lovely 90-year-old widower's appearance on Channel 4's First Dates has taken over Facebook
Pass the tissues.
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Apr 28th 2017, 6:05 PM
# yes no maybe
RTÉ released the full uncut clip of Paddy's First Dates Ireland interview and it's adorable
This is a beautiful thing.
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Apr 25th 2017, 9:25 AM
# don't ruin it
21 things we learned watching the American version of First Dates
It’s here.
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Apr 22nd 2017, 6:00 PM
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