First Dates Ireland

Órán from Dublin, the 600th participant on the show, and 20-year-old Luke from Mayo come together for their first-ever blind date. Ashling and Mervyn from Kilkenny who once sat beside each other in school and now find themselves face to face in the restaurant of Romance.

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. And seeking her ‘butterflies’, Eucilene from Brazil meets talkative barrister Joseph from Tipperary who wants to feel the ‘chemistry’.

Rob from Dublin meets Abby from Wollongong in Australia, and affable Dublin taxi driver Alan attempts to woo confident self-made woman Pauline from Cavan.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Looking back at some of the most memorable dates from this series, including Emma and Scott from Cork, and the perfectly-matched Tara and Jamie

A look back at some of the most memorable dates from this series, including Gabriella from Transylvania's date with shy oil rig worker Graham.