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Tonight at 9.30pm on RTÉ2, singletons from right across the country, including counties Waterford, Antrim, Monaghan, Kilkenny, Wexford, Kerry, Cork and Dublin will be making their way into the First Dates restaurant all hoping to find their forever love.
In this episode, following a tumultuous date in the restaurant last year, Dublin bus driver Kevin regains his Big Dog energy with canine-mad groomer Michelle from Waterford.
Liam from Belfast flashes his fabulous Turkey teeth at hairdresser Conor from Monaghan who’s tired of being mistaken for a ‘ladies man’ when all he wants is an older man.
Sparks fly as ‘spicy white girl’ Becky from Kilkenny finds the shy guy of her dreams in competitive gamer Aaron from Wexford.
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Nervously venturing in from the cold, gardener Ciarán from Kerry finds a cure in the form of former Rose of Tralee contestant Hannah from Cork.
On hand, as always, with kind words of encouragement, shoulders to cry on and insightful observations on love and life are table angels Alice and Pete, Neil, the world’s friendliest barman and Maître D’ Mateo Saina.
Watch First Dates Ireland on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player tonight at 9:30pm.
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