Movies & TV

21st Apr 2016

First Dates Ireland aired tonight and people absolutely LOVED it

Paul Moore

Well that was fun.

First Dates Ireland aired on RTÉ2 tonight as Irish audiences finally got a taste of what’s in store for all those daters that are trying to find love in modern Ireland. The first in the six episode series premiered tonight and it seems that Irish people absolutely people loved its touching mix of comedy, cringe and cheese.

It was a solid introduction with a JOE.ie story about Marty Morrissey (we try to bring people together!), high sex drives, fancy calligraphy, emojis, anime, absent dates, and a new catchphrase “how’s your doodle?” being thrown into the mix.

To round things off, the incredibly bubbly and charming Amy from Wexford has probably just become Ireland’s new sweetheart.

“Super” so let the Irish Twitter users start “making facts”.

Fix your lippy, tuck in your shirt and check your fly. It's time for #FirstDatesIrl on #RTE2. pic.twitter.com/5fCvIP0zb5

— RTÉ2 (@RTE2) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/DavesAdvocate/status/723247756383555585

https://twitter.com/Zizzyob/status/723248104766607360

Already sensing a LOT of alcohol.. #FirstDatesIRL

— Doll (@theskinnydoll) April 21, 2016

What are the odds you see someone you recognise on #FirstDatesIrl

— JP Jordan (@jp_jordan) April 21, 2016

#FirstDatesIRL "I think we know each other" how more Irish can ya get #RTE

— Shane R (@ShaneRooD15) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/Cunionsandphey/status/723248743223558147

Did anyone else hear "leather ing is my mistress" first? #FirstDatesIrl

— Michelle Mc Mahon (@McMahonMichelle) April 21, 2016

Instead of looking at letters James should pick up a dictionary and find a few more words other than 'super' #FirstDatesIRL

— Anne Marie O'Connor (@Kitsgirl1) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/colette_sexton/status/723250073501634560

Typography guy is INTENSE #FirstDatesIRL

— Vicki Notaro Carlyle (@vickinotaro) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/ItsKellyDonegan/status/723250977780994051

Girl: "It's my hand sanitiser." Guy: "What the fuck are you doing?!" And we're off! #FirstDatesIRL

— Eoghan McDermott (@eoghanmcdermo) April 21, 2016

At last someone said "fuck", I was beginning to think we weren't in Ireland 😆 #FirstDatesIRL

— Amanda Fennelly (@amandafennelly) April 21, 2016

'What's your favourite meme?' Seriously bro… #FirstDatesIRL pic.twitter.com/uGfePBuKuf

— Dee Reddy (@Deebodee) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/vickinotaro/status/723251015135318018

https://twitter.com/MacDiarmada1974/status/723251677730582528

Colin Farrell with a beard serving the booze #FirstDatesIRL

— Laura Whelton (@Lady_Bandon) April 21, 2016

"I'm a bit of a cereal dater. Frosties, Special K, Bran Flakes… I've seen them all" #FirstDatesIrl

— Her.ie (@Herdotie) April 21, 2016

DON'T BRING UP YOUR EX ON A FIRST DATE JESUS CHRIST. #FirstDatesIRL

— Ronzo (@ronronzo) April 21, 2016

This one is GAS!!!! "I like your bald head" #FirstDatesIrl pic.twitter.com/RD2D5aMj4w

— Darren Kennedy (@Darrenken) April 21, 2016

#FirstDatesIRL Don't be fooled – that fella is from Donegal is not scared. He's delighted.

— Fiona Kenny (@FionaKenny1) April 21, 2016

Mataeo breaking his heart laughing 😂😂 #FirstDatesIRL

— Mark Casey (@markjcasey7) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/QueenLatAoife_/status/723256502945984512

So how'd it go………? #FirstDatesIRL pic.twitter.com/rY93buiEtZ

— Marc Gallagher (@mgallagher941) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/Zizzyob/status/723257236726927361

Controversial idea setting identical twins up on a date #simonandtynan #FirstDatesIRL

— STELLAR (@stellarmagazine) April 21, 2016

Awahhhhhh Simon & Tynan 👬 #FirstDatesIRL

— Cillian Flynn (@cillfly) April 21, 2016

He shoots he scores! Any problem with your bush let me know 🌳🌳🌳 #FirstDatesIRL

— Orla (@ando_cornfield) April 21, 2016

“I’m a landscaper. Any problems with the bush, let me know” #FirstDatesIRL is a REVELATION

— Her.ie (@Herdotie) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/SharonSpillane/status/723259205411606528

Nice mention for @JOEdotie on #FirstDatesIrl

— Laura Holland (@laurholland) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/Davewarrington/status/723260419033407488

Do you like @JOEdotie? I love @JOEdotie! I hope you're watching #firstdatesirl @PaddyMcKenna

— Maureen Catterson (@MoCatterson) April 21, 2016

Did he just take his front tooth out????? #FirstDatesIRL

— Darren Kennedy (@Darrenken) April 21, 2016

Did everyone else fall in love with the incredibly cool Amy?

Rooting for Amy and Darryl already 🙌🏻 as long as he reigns in the peach Schnapps! #firstdatesIRL

— STELLAR (@stellarmagazine) April 21, 2016

Loving this gorgeous Wexford girl Amy #FirstDatesIRL

— Stephanie Flynn (@Conkat2Sf) April 21, 2016

Amy is so gas @JOEdotie getting a shout out #FirstDatesIRL

— Beth O'Sullivan (@beth_os4) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/OBrien_Keith/status/723260760059723777

Amy once dressed up as Marty Morrissey, we officially ❤️ her #FirstDatesIRL

— STELLAR (@stellarmagazine) April 21, 2016

Awww she was lovely!! He's an idiot.

Bet he's regretting it now. Laughter is the thing that binds you!!#FirstDatesIRL #Kildareidiot

— Caz (@Cazdoestweets) April 21, 2016

Nooooooooooo 💔 There is no such thing as love, it is a lie #FirstDatesIRL

— Her.ie (@Herdotie) April 21, 2016

You toothless clown!! AMY I'LL MARRY YOU IMMEDIATELY 🙁 #FirstDatesIRL

— 📻 ED SMITH 📻 (@EdTodayFM) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/vickinotaro/status/723261240693370880

Aw no!!!!!!! Darryl!!!!!! Amy is amazing! #FirstDatesIRL

— Joanne Taaffe (@JoanneTaaffe) April 21, 2016

Here’s the general impression. We can’t wait for more!

Credit where it's due. #FirstDatesIRL is brilliant TV. Dare I say it, better than the original version… @COCOtv_

— Jonathan Healy (@jonathanhealy) April 21, 2016

Nonsense, none of these people got a taxi home. They all went to Coppers then Babylon for curry chips #FirstDatesIRL #FirstDatesIreland

— Siobhán Doyle (@thekickart) April 21, 2016

https://twitter.com/purple_sounds/status/723257077758566400

https://twitter.com/KarenPowerComms/status/723257665967820801

https://twitter.com/colette_sexton/status/723259199325626368