Looking for love, or just a bit of a laugh? First Dates Ireland have already started looking for new dates to star in the second season of the show. Although we’ve only seen three episodes of the first season, it’s pretty clear that the show is a big hit across the country. READ: 15 Tweets Summing […]

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A nation woke up this morning full of excitement as they rushed for shorts, dresses and their sunnies. But, wait…. It turns out that the heatwave we were promised has turned into pissing rain and cold temperatures – and all our sunny weekend dreams have disappeared as a result. As could be expected, people on Twitter are not too happy […]

9 years ago

First Dates Ireland is improved immeasurably by watching Twitter’s reaction at the same time. Last night was the third instalment of the RTÉ 2 programme and it saw a whole lotta friend zoning going on, and the stand out date of the evening had to be between Kirk and Carolyn.  It was magical encounter from start to finish, what with the […]

9 years ago

The third episode of First Dates Ireland aired last night, much to the delight of viewers who have been waiting patiently for it over the past 7 days. However, one of the dates used a derogatory term during his post-date interview which some people are suggesting should have been edited out by Coco TV…  View this […]

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Robbie Keane has offered further proof of his all-round soundness by appearing on Ellen yesterday to make one young fan’s day. Tiny viral sensation Kai Langer, famed for mad dancing skills, was visiting the chat show when the hostess asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. He explained that he loved soccer and that LA Galaxy is his favourite team, which is when the team walked […]

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As you may have noticed from the last few weeks of First Dates Ireland, awkward moments are inevitable. Tonight’s instalment is no exception.  In this clip from the show, dater Sean is in the process of telling a story to his prospective ladyfriend about his twin brother Barry when said prospective ladyfriend gets his name wrong, before quickly trying to pass […]

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Twitter is really outdoing itself at the moment with #DannyHealyRae. In case you missed it, Kerry Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae addressed the Dáil yesterday on climate change where he voiced the unpopular opinion that “God above is in charge of the weather and we here can’t do anything about it”. Yeah. See for yourself below in this video from […]

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Wedding invitations have moved on a LOT from the pearly gold paper and a black calligraphy scrawl of old. Now invitations are one of the best ways to inject who you are as a couple into your nuptials. Whether it’s a cool custom drawing by one of Ireland’s many talented designers, a punchy-coloured modern graphic or a […]

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Sure listen. Ye’re just too funny. 1. Every day’s a school day with @CethanLeahy Fun Fact: The Irish for #Brexit is “sasamach”. — Cethan Leahy (@CethanLeahy) June 23, 2016 2. Honest answers with @incogellen No idea about football but I love seeing Michael D happy — Ellen Tannam (@incogellen) June 22, 2016 3. LOVE IS REAL […]

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It seems that someone wasted a wee bit of emergency services time with a joke last night but given the circumstances, they definitely seemed the see the lighter side of things. The Dublin Fire Brigade was contacted last night to say that one particular member of the Ireland squad could potentially be in danger…  We’ve just had a 999 call […]

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We absolutely ate up First Dates Ireland and it sadly ended too soon, but it seems its makers are already seeking applicants for season two. Production company Coco TV are looking for the love-hungry of all ages to participate in their new season, but while they’ve had a huge response from female daters, they sorely lacking in guys. […]

9 years ago

How many Tinder success stories have you heard? And no, not just of the “Met on Tinder, got married” variety. How many stories have you heard of Tinder dates that went really well; how many people have regaled you with tales of hilarious chats they’ve had with “this guy I met on Tinder”? Now, take that figure […]

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