About
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.
Cast
Mateo Saina
as Himself - Maitre d'
Alice Marr
as Herself - Waitress
Art Campion
as Narrator
Seasons
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
Season 10
Season 11
Season 11 of First Dates Ireland premiered on January 29, 2026
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
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.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
Can Wicklow bad boy Brian restore gorgeous Sarah's faith in Irish men? Laid back barista Eoghan unleashes his special blend on psychotherapy student Karen.
Episode 5
Skydiver Damien falls hard for the exotic charms of glamorous Dia. Will twinkly-eyed Tony be crowned King of divorcee Lexie's heart?
Episode 6
Medical student Daniel examines the allure of Miss Curvy Ireland contestant Katie and barman Aidan puts the woo in woo-woo for giddy speech therapist Doris.
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