First Dates Ireland - Episode Guide

Maitre d' Mateo Saina is in charge as a new restaurant opens its doors for singletons looking for love, including a waiter who dines out with his bearded lookalike.

The restaurant of romance opens its doors once again, with potential couples including architecture student Alannah Rose and free-spirited Dawn.

The latest diners looking for love are shy student Barry and self-styled work of art Jordan, and outspoken office manager Kirk, who forgets his manners with singleton Carolyn.

Wicklow bad boy Brian hopes to restore Sarah's faith in Irish men, while psychotherapy student Karen meets up with laid-back barista Eoghan.

The latest diners looking for love include skydiver Damien and glamorous Dia, and young-at-heart Tony and Lexie, who prove that age is no barrier to romance.

Medical student Daniel is paired with Miss Curvy Ireland contestant Katie, and barman Aidan tries to woo giddy speech therapist Doris.

Will country music fan Rachel leave carpenter Conor with an achy-breaky heart? And Latin lothario Antonio unleashes his best moves on medical scientist Sinead.

Stockbroker Ciaran meets globetrotting online advertising executive Bami, while baker Ainé spends time with dapper Gary.

Cousins Mikey and Eamon arrive for a double date with students Aoife and Elizabeth, and salesman David makes his pitch to Lithuanian single mum Milana.

Cheeky chap Ian from Finglas meets his match in the form of Gary the dancing hairdresser. Will soldier Conor be the officer and gentleman for Dublin girl, Kerry?

Law grad Daisy makes a convincing case with Jane from Wicklow while professional boxer Lynn finds a willing sparring partner in the form of bodybuilder Eamon.

Former air hostess Maeve arrives for a flirt-off with personal trainer Alex and lady Gaga fan Sunil drops his poker face for cheeky Wes from Ballymun.

Deadlifting doorman Luke does his best to pick up Lauren from Cork and freewheeling tour guide Sam sets his sights on dreamy Naomi from Dundalk.

Former boyband member Kieran serenades restaurant manager Stephen and laidback IT manager Daniele works his Latin charm on barmaid Lisa.

In episode 9 graduate Adam attempts to connect with social media expert Shane while English teacher Emmet makes a play for children's entertainer Eilís.

In episode ten actor Danny gets into character for film buff Caoilainn. Will graphic designer Jason's banter enchant Middle Eastern accountant Rana?

Will accountant Ross impress part time waitress Sorcha with his personal assets? Will Dublin filmmaker Katie cast nurse Brianna as her leading lady?

Dublin bus driver Niall attempts to pick up vivacious Karen from Lucan. Amateur magician Aaron attempts to cast a spell on student Ailbhe.

In episode 1, as the First Dates Ireland restaurant swings back into action, Jackie is first to arrive and immediately starts turning heads with a dress you won't forget in a hurry. But will she find her date Joey just as alluring?

Ordering oysters might prove the perfect aphrodisiac for Denise and Stephen. Meanwhile, Harry and Andrew share a love of Harry Potter, but who is the fake fan? And will Tara make the right choice between football and hurling when she meets Laois man Eoin?

Can former playboy and Tallafornia star Phil win the heart of Amy Maria? Will easy-going Eoin measure up with slimming consultant Sharon?

The First Dates Ireland restaurant hosts a date conducted entirely in sign language. Meanwhile, drama student Ethan keeps things simple with his wise cracking date Gráinne.

Music graduate Jordan serenades nanoscience student Una, while part-time model Shane dates Mormon Alexandra. Plus, corporate crisis manager Killian attempts to keep it together as he tries to win over hopeless romantic Michelle.

It's Valentine's Eve in the restaurant. Will love blossom for David and Kyle? Can Amgad impress country girl Ailish? Are magical things in store for Harry Potter fan Heywood?

A student goes on dates with a maitre d' and a footballer, while three friends turn up together, only for one of them to have his secret sideline as a stripper exposed.

Angie opens up to her date about growing up in an industrial school. Ultra confident Fiachra hopes Rebecca will prove susceptible to his charms, and will there be a meeting of minds for Corkonians Darragh and Naomi?

Drummer Michael's heart beats a little faster when he meets ultra-romantic feminist Jessie. Is it love at first sight for 'true blue' Dubs Pat and Maureen?

A returning dater hopes for romance with a former TV presenter, and Oscar Wilde enthusiast Patrick meets entrepreneur Valerie.

Will free-spirited Sarah hit it off with welder and nude performance artist Johnny? Normally ultra confident Pranay has a wobble as he arrives for his date with sex shop owner Shawna. And can gym owner Gary impress outdoorsy retail manager Gemma?

Perennially picky Tom from Clare is among the daters looking for love, but it remains to be seen whether Niamh from Wexford is the woman of his dreams.

In the first ever mother and daughter double date, Delia (22) and her mum Amy (53) from Wicklow are matched with Drogheda supermarket manager Cian (23) and old fashioned romantic Donie (56) from Wexford.

Making the most of his looks Aidan (26) from Tralee launches an all out charm offensive on Siobhan (23) from Youghal, who's not entirely chirpy at the prospect of becoming his latest ‘bird'.

Rapper Dafe (21) from Kildare, aka Max Zunga from Tebi Rex, comes over all lyrical, hoping that his winning words will strike a chord with shy and retiring psychology graduate, Siobhan (23) from Athy.

Elsewhere, irrepressible entrepreneur Martin (25) from Finglas hopes the pluses outweigh the minuses on his date with super positive Polish-born Izabela (21) from Clondalkin.

As hopeful singletons from all over Ireland arrive, Maitre'D Mateo reveals the new love of his life – his newborn baby girl, who even makes a brief appearance in the restaurant with her doting dad.

Meanwhile, in other matters of the heart, huntsman Paul (28) from Galway unleashes his inner Bear Grylls on Polish beauty Dominika (24) from Longford who's looking to settle down with a wild man.

Ex publican Orla (44) from Dundalk spends time behind the bar with Ethan before chef Daniel (46) from Dublin arrives with what he hopes will be the recipe for love.

Lorraine (51) from Limerick is seeking a Hollywood leading man in the mould of Orlando Bloom mixed with Johnny Deep and topped off with The Rock. Is off-licence manager Peter (52) from Clare the action hero to save her love life?

News-obsessed socialist Dylan (22) from Cork seeks a current affair with dog loving student nurse Katie (22) from Tipperary.

Elegant Maria (41) from Cork shows off her impressive body art to performance artist and model Sara (31) from Dublin.

Having never dated before, student Tadgh from Carlow faces a steep learning curve with sassy drag queen Zack from Offaly. Sarah from Dublin dreams of finding love with an American - will she be just as happy with Canadian media account manager Alex? Free-spirited dance facilitator Carol Ann from Leitrim finds a mystic connection with philosophical Cathal from Monaghan, and Libby from Texas is romanced by suave landscape gardener Julian from Drogheda.

The hopeful singletons entering the restaurant include `king of the one-liners' Killian from Midleton, back again after his disastrous date last series. Will Danielle from Derry be bowled over by his attempts at comedy? Also entering the restaurant are tour guide Sean from Swords who is paired up with artist Tuey from Arizona, Limerick crooner Martin, who get lyrical with former wild child Chancelle from Galway, and personal trainer Kristina from Tallaght, who unleashes her Russian charm on fitness fanatic Karl from Coolock

Hopefuls entering the restaurant include media student Dan who wants to try new things. Can fellow Dubliner Rachel tempt him with her passion for blue cheese? Other singletons up for romance are a three-times engaged interior designer, a salsa-dancing tax accountant, a bubbly children's entertainer and a Limerick guy with a girl's name

Valentine's Day edition which sees one couple inadvertently meeting up before their date, two Craigs hoping their name match equals a love match and a Limerick woman convinced she has been given the wrong date as she and Dublin man Mateo have `nothing in common'

After a disastrous date last year, Tallafornia Phil returns to the restaurant, saying he is a new man. It will be up to Ibiza-obsessed Rachel from Wexford to decide if that is true. French beauty therapist Julie has a rendezvous with construction worker Matthew from Down, and professional golfer Gary from Mullingar meets flamboyant student Aleks from Kilkenny, but as they both quickly realise, it's not for the first time.

Last week's dater Matt returns to try to redeem himself with another lady following his not-so-successful first attempt with his French date Julie.

Fate plays its hand when lovelorn Rory from Down meets effervescent Peter from Drogheda who cannot believe that Cupid has reunited them. Meanwhile, cosplay-loving animator Kristi dresses to impress for engineer and Batman fanatic Conor, and super-positive coder Suresh tries out his best lines on nervous PhD student Patrica.

Fleet manager Katie from Limerick is constantly on call - how will Shauna from Clare react when her phone continually interrupts their date? Cork meat-eater Declan is forced to justify his food choice to proud vegan Katarina from Slovakia, and Hamilton from Atlanta, Georgia, unleashes his southern charm on fiery Dublin retail manager Alice

A woman from Cork who got married on Don't Tell the Bride turns up looking for a second chance at love. Two devoted sisters from Malahide arrive on a double date - only for one of the men to put his foot in it by assuming they are mother and daughter.

Harry Potter superfan Siofra from Dublin recognises a familiar face in the form of student Johnny and it seems like a match made in heaven when Star Wars nerd Aidan from Meath is paired with New York special effects make-up artist Teresa. Will they feel the full power of the force? Meanwhile, part-time farmer and full-on drag queen Martin from the wilds of rural Donegal brings his northern charms to bear on fashionista Alan from Cork

Maitre D' Mateo opens the doors of the restaurant to welcome a new line-up of singletons as they embark upon blind dates. First up are double daters Mary and Martina from Limerick, twins who do not share the same taste in men. Will clean-cut Sulvester and dashing stonemason David be what they're looking for? Meanwhile, animation student Eric is worried that his stammer might ruin his date, while unrepentant ladies' man Barry-John from south Dublin meets his match in feisty model Katarina from Laois

Old school gent Aidan (61) from Dundalk unleashes a whirlwind of charm on Bernie (63) from Swords, fearless Leona (32) from Kildare and eclectic Rob (30) from Limerick discover they have a lot more in common than their extensive collection of tattoos and coordination leads to flirtation as pocket rocket Danielle (20) from Limerick and Dublin student Emma (22) discover a shared sense of style.

Rock musician Daragh from Dublin tries to hit the high note with basketball player Gemma from Cork. Part-time model Nikki from claims to be adventurous at heart - but will she have time for a philosophical flight of fancy with smouldering chef Nico?

Mateo welcomes Michael from Dublin who, at 81 years old, is the oldest dater ever in the First Dates restaurant.

Timmie from Clare returns to the restaurant for another shot at love, and this time ends up paired with straight-shooting hairstylist Peter from Cork. Kate travels from Cork in search of a husband and primary school teacher Dearbhla from Meath meets carpenter Bobby from Kerry. Conor from Dundalk has a very distinctive laugh - will he bring a smile to the face of Samantha from Belfast?

Washington, 41, from Brazil meets ginger-bearded James, 37, who arrives from Dublin as his date, but it remains to be seen whether romance will blossom.

Jenna from Sligo is on her very first date since an accident left her paralysed and happily discovers that software developer Robin from Westmeath shares her love of the outdoors.

Sales assistant and part-time stripper Josie from Dublin compares tattoos with retail manager and part-time barber Gary from Wexford. Wrestling fan Declan from Kildare dates former cage fighter Clodagh from Cork, and student Mairead from Galway has to overcome her introverted nature when she meets out-going make-up artist Alex from Leitrim.

Comedian Edwin Sammon - better known to viewers as Father Gabriel from RTE2's Bridget and Eamon - flies in from the Edinburgh Festival hoping his date with physical therapist Emer from Athlone is no laughing matter. Dublin entrepreneur Arianna meets high-flying IT executive Brantley, originally from Alabama.

Native Irish speaker Ailbhe from Donegal meets PE teacher Joe from Wicklow, and make-up artist Jake is able to show his true colours to fellow Corkian - fashion design student Sean.

Maître d' Mateo Saina is in charge - with help from barman Ethan and waitress Alice - as the restaurant opens its doors for singletons looking for love over dinner

Sixty-year-old Gabrielle from Dublin embarks on a voyage of discovery with similarly aged, adventurous Shamrock Rovers groundskeeper John. Twenty-four-year-old serial dater Martin from Galway gets schooled as he attempts to work his magic on no-nonsense recent graduate Iesha from Kildare. Bethany from Cork, who has a taste for saucy humour, is paired with Mancunian fashionista Hannah.

A professional croupier, a nurse, a tattooed bad boy and a history teacher are among the hopefuls looking for love in the restaurant this time around. Chef Andrew from Co Antrim prepares something special for Patrick from Wicklow. For this series the game of love has new regulations - daters are suitably distanced, contact is strictly off the cards and background diners are all from their family bubbles.

Maître d' Mateo Saina is in charge as more hopefuls enter the restaurant. They include evergreen Mary (74) from Tipperary, who is looking for a second chance at love - and may have found it in the singular charm of 76-year-old Johnny, who quite handily lives in Thurles. Student nurse Carla from Down hopes for a tall, dark, handsome stranger - and gets the full package in self-assured postman Kieran - and hairstylist Lain, originally from Leeds, dates fellow coiffeur Dean from Cork.

Keen to seize the day, 75-year-old Marie from Meath waltzes into the arms of dapper 79-year-old dancer Denis from Kildare. And Impressively mohawked Phil rocks up to the restaurant on a skateboard hoping to rom-com his way into the heart of ultra-positive musician Rebecca.

Garden designer Anthony, who is 43 and from Tipperary is set up with chef 40-year-old Mandy from Wexford. Having invested everything in an ongoing quest for love, 38-year-old Chris from Belfast meets tax official Ben, who is 36 and from Dublin, and Niamh comes to the restaurant in search of a kindred spirit and finds one in the form of Denny, who has not dated in 16 years.

Martina from Limerick returns to the restaurant for a second chance at finding love, while 24-year-old Denis from Dublin goes on a date with 21-year-old psychology student Amy. Later, student Susanne from Louth meets musician Luke from Dublin, and Gabriela, who is 37 and originally from Transylvania, meets oil-rig electrician Graham from Dublin.

Best friends and next door neighbours Aimee and Laura visit the restaurant looking for love, but they are not alone, as they have both brought their mothers along for the evening. Meanwhile, drummer and former model Cillian from Mayo sits down for a date with Dutch folk musician Janneke from Dublin, and 58-year-old Helen is set up with 55-year-old Ian.

Wedding co-ordinator Edward from Cavan comes to the restaurant looking for love, and is set up on a date with 22-year-old Jason from Wicklow. Meanwhile, outspoken podcaster Rachel from Kildare meets stand-up comic Ben from Dublin, and Miranda from Mayo hopes to find love in the form of ladies soccer coach Sam from Roscommon.

This time, 22-year-old Gaelic footballer Luke from Dublin meets student and camogie star Shona, and wildlife photographer John, who is 57, is set up with 54-year-old social care worker Shirley. Elsewhere, chef James from Westmeath sits down with shy student Sian from Wexford, and masters student Muirenn from Cork is set up with Harry from Belfast.

Peter from Clare returns to the First Dates restaurant hoping to have better luck this time around, and is set up for a date with health care worker Mags from Carlow. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Dylan from Dublin sits down with 23-year-old rugby player Conor, IT consultant Joseph meets Health and Safety officer Rachael, and Emily from Belfast is set up with Mark from Dublin.

French Canadian comedian Camelia is set up with an elusive date, and bikini model Jodi from Dublin meets confident entrepreneur Ronan. Elsewhere, 37-year-old police officer Paul sits down with 43-year-old Kerryman Gerr, while Aidan from Cork meets super-positive Judy from Dublin.

In the first episode of a new series, Órán from Dublin, the 600th participant on the show, and 20-year-old Luke from Mayo come together for their first ever blind date. Elsewhere, free-spirited Geniele from Rush embarks on a flight of fancy with airline pilot Shane from Kildare, while 26-year-old Emma from Cork is set up with Scott, who is 28 and also from Cork.

In the ultimate surf and turf date, farm girl Julieann from Westmeath unleashes her animal magnetism on Luke, a real catch from a fishing village in County Down. Plus, Marina from Clondalkin takes a real shine to former figure skater Kori from Portland, Oregon.

Flirty 34-year-old Ginine from Kildare admits she is unable to hide her feelings as she meets garda Andrew, who is 31, from Mayo. Elsewhere, student Sasha from Mayo is left stunned when Jordan from Limerick turns the conversation x-rated over dinner, and Eucilene from Brazil meets talkative barrister Joseph from Tipperary.

Rob from Dublin meets Abby from Wollongong in Australia, and affable Dublin taxi driver Alan attempts to pick up confident self-made woman Pauline from Cavan. Elsewhere, Jamie from Cork shares his dubious collection of tattoos in a moment of Zen with chilled-out nurse Tara from Limerick.

David, a 27-year-old from Limerick, comes looking for a girl to rule his heart, and gets a right royal treat in the form of reigning Miss Cork, Zoe, who is 25.

Supermarket manager Margaret from Dublin is set up with Gerry, a company director from Mayo. Elsewhere, 23-year-old Aran from Dublin meets 20-year-old Kirsty from Dungarvan, and gymnast Luke goes on a date with flight attendant Miriam.

Insurance salesman Dolapo, who is 29 and from Dublin, is set up with 27-year-old Maria from Cork. Elsewhere, nutrition student Aisling goes on a date with former footballer Conor, and 35-year-old Lain returns to the restaurant for the third time with some big news to share.

Farmer Grace from Limerick is set up on a date with former marine Philip from Galway, and 36-year-old Kevin from Offaly meets 28-year-old Rosie from Laois. Later, 20-year-old Jamie from Kildare - whose parents met on a blind date - partners up with excitable dance student Ellie from Tipperary.

Robbie from Limerick arrives for a historic match-up with Latina queen Trish from Longford, and lab technician Eric from Cabra meets Trinity student Saoirse from Terenure.. Meanwhile, irrepressible Hughie Maughan puts his less than successful last date behind him as he returns for a second chance at romance with Jason from Cork.

Beautician Katarina from Portlaoise returns to the restaurant for a date with Shane from Meath, who admits only minutes into their date that he is slightly intimidated by her. Meanwhile, gym enthusiast Tim meets Lauren, and Ciara from Mayo sits down for dinner with Orla from Lucan.

Marilyn Monroe fan Aaron from Cork is hoping that he and his date James from Mayo will be a perfect match, and 29-year-old Naomi from Galway meets 33-year-old John. One year on from their first date, Mateo and the staff welcome back Carla and Shez for a catch up and to celebrate their engagement.

Dee, a 61-year-old GP from Westmeath, is set up on a date with fellow healthcare worker James, who is 64 and from Mayo. Meanwhile, 27-year-old Chris from Dublin meets 26-year-old Aine from Limerick, and adventurous Lisa from Dublin is set up with silver fox Aidan, who is also from Dublin.

Hairstylist Jois, who's 22 and from Kildare, is set up on a date with 23-year-old outgoing chef Mark from Dublin. Elsewhere, 32-year-old Keith from Limerick is delighted to discover a kindred spirit in 30-year-old Eve from Cork, and speed skier Karl and psychologist Sara's date gets off to a comical start when she mistakes him for the barman.

Luke from Tipperary arrives at the restaurant straight from the Tomorrowland music festival - and has lost his voice. His date, Aoife from Cork, has decided this is her 'year of yes' - but will be one be one yes too many? Meanwhile, Elle from Tipperary brings a Tamagotchi to keep her company as she has been stood up five times. It remains to be seen whether her date turns up this time.

James from Dublin reckons he ticks many of the dating boxes - tall, tattooed and owner of his own business - but has been told he is arrogant, loud and intimidating. How will his date Natalie, who lives in Meath, assess him? Meanwhile. Pokemon fan Clodagh is shocked to discover that Francis has recently dumped his Charizard socks, and Mikey from Mayo waits at the bar for Alana from Meath, who confesses she always backs out on dates.

Aisling from Galway is delighted to discover a common bond with her date Lochlainn from Armagh - a love of the Irish language. Former Ireland's Got Talent contestant Gary from Tipperary hopes that Cavan model Cherry doesn't give him a red button, while globe-trotting Joseph from Dublin may have met his perfect woman in Victoria, who is originally from Australia, lives in Mayo and studies dentistry in Latvia.

Regina from Mayo has written a poem about what she seeks in an ideal man. Will Tom from Westmeath be the end to her search? Romantic Dublin bloke Sam is hoping to make Kelly's day brighter but struggles to get a word in with the super-chatty Offaly lass, while Maeve from Kildare arrives on crutches and hopes her date Abby from Dublin will not be put off to learn she dislocated her knee dancing to One Direction.

Ukrainian Kseniia moved to Dublin six months before the war started. Back home in Odesa, she watched First Dates Ireland clips online and vowed she would apply one day. Will musician Mike from Louth live up to her expectations? Student nurse Ava from Louth and personal trainer Daniel from Mayo talk brick walls, and Dubliner David plans to have the name of the man he will marry tattooed on his back. Will Wexford make-up artist Caolán find his name in ink?

Strongman John from Mayo hopes his biceps will impress Galway woman Renata, an artillery gunner in the Irish Army Reserves. Dave from Westmeath is intimidated by the quick wit of his date Aamiya, a former stand-up comedian, and it looks like a match when dance student Emma from Wicklow sits down with sean-nós dancer James from Mayo - but will their styles match?

Maître d' Mateo Saina reopens the restaurant to more hopeful singletons. Barista Hansun from Louth meets Ciaran from Dublin, while a double date sees Stephen from Athlone and James from Cavan hoping to impress Jade from Newry and Siobhan from Mayo. Tired of being the only unmarried dairy farmer in Killorglin, Tom steps outside his comfort zone to meet Dutch life coach Elly from Killarney.

Rating herself a 10 on the adventurous scale, Mary from Barcelona meets Betty Boo from Kildare, who once ate raw meat to impress a date.

Software developer Joseph is matched with multilingual tech translator Hyeji - who clearly speaks his language - and musician Ben meets self-confessed weirdo Kyra.

Wellness coach Colm from Dun Laoghaire meets impulsive Maria rom Wexford, while Chloe from Cavan is seeking a jive partner - will Craig from Offaly mark her dance card?

Dublin taxi driver Abi from Blanchardstown meets super-confident car salesman Sean from Palmerstown.

Kate Ann from Longford is matched with self-confessed 'mammy's boy' Phillip from Dublin, while Grace, whose last boyfriend was a plumber, meets plumber's apprentice Daniel.

Guitar teacher Jodie forms a dating duet with multi-instrumentalist Darragh, while Leona is overjoyed when actor William turns out to look just like her favourite Doctor Who star

A special edition of the show featuring some of the most memorable dates from the second series.

A special edition of the show featuring some of the most memorable dates from series one.

A look back at some of the most memorable match-ups of the current series, including Stephen, the restaurant's first sign language date and Tallafornia star Phil.

First of two programmes looking back over the highlights from the most recent hopefuls in the First Dates Ireland restaurant.

Second of two programmes looking back over the highlights from the most recent hopefuls in the First Dates Ireland restaurant.

A look back at some of the best moments from the first six episodes of this series, including Shane opening up to April about the accident that led to his brain injury, and Anthony battling his nerves in a bid to impress Mandy.

Some of the most memorable matchups of 2022, including the sartorial elegance of Patrick matching with Elvira, and the unexpected class reunion of Aisling and Mervyn

Maitre d' Mateo and his team welcome back some of the successful couples from previous years. They reflect on their first dates, the awkward meetings, getting to know one another and how they felt before agreeing to meet up again. The programme also features more recent singletons, including double daters Aisling and Naomi, who discovered a close family link with one of their dates, and Charlie, who felt he may not measure up to Laya's height expectations.