First Dates - Season 11

First Dates - Season 11

Season 11

Season 11 of First Dates Ireland premiered on January 29, 2026
Network
DatesJan 29, 2026 - May 7, 2026
Previous Season

Episodes

Episode 1
Season 11Episode 160 min

Episode 1

There's a new set of daters in the First Dates restaurant as series 11 kicks-off. Single mother Boo (32) meets hyperconfident, self-confessed ‘wreck the head' tattoo artist Lisa.

Jan 29, 2026
Episode 2
Season 11Episode 260 min

Episode 2

Twin sisters Gigi and Edgy from Meath arrive for a double date, and actress Sorcha from Drimnagh arrives at the restaurant in search of 'the forever one'.

Feb 5, 2026
Episode 3
Season 11Episode 360 min

Episode 3

At 89, former showband frontman Kevin from Swords meets sprightly 88 year old rock 'n' roll fan Georgina from Cabra, who boasts impressive dancefloor skills.

Feb 12, 2026
Episode 4
Season 11Episode 460 min

Episode 4

Larger-than-life site foreman James, 23, from Clondalkin matches with Fayth, 21, from East Wall, and Itzel from Mexico is looking for a hot date.

Feb 19, 2026
Episode 5
Season 11Episode 560 min

Episode 5

'Happily unmarried' Gerry, 64, meets Tai chi instructor Bernie, 70, also from Meath, while stylish Moss, 20, from Wicklow meets bartender Ian, 19, from Kildare.

Feb 26, 2026
Episode 6
Season 11Episode 660 min

Episode 6

Singer, actress and former X Factor contestant Mary Byrne, 65, from Ballyfermot is ready to face her fear and find love again after 10 years of single life

Mar 5, 2026
Episode 7
Season 11Episode 760 min

Episode 7

Pharmacy technician Mim is paired with engineer Jack, but the odds appear stacked against him, while Esther from Arklow hopes for compassion and cuddles with Liam from Dublin

Mar 12, 2026
Episode 8
Season 11Episode 860 min

Episode 8

Attempting to improve her dating record, Jesse, 22, from Meath meets fellow student nurse Michael, 23, from Laois
Mar 19, 2026
Episode 9
Season 11Episode 960 min

Episode 9

After more than a decade documenting every moment of her life, busy social media star Cloda from Tipperary is keen to ditch the apps and meet someone 'in the wild'

Apr 2, 2026
Episode 10
Season 11Episode 1060 min

Episode 10

Apr 9, 2026
Episode 11
Season 11Episode 1160 min

Episode 11

Retired business owner Garry is paired with glamorous divorcee Elizabeth, bubbly Amelia meets door-to-door salesman Chris, and daddy's girl Eilish meets tractor-obsessed Adam.

Apr 16, 2026
Episode 12
Season 11Episode 1260 min

Episode 12

Recruitment executive Luciana is paired with security expert Darragh, while physiotherapist Carl is impressed by the size of his date Eoin's hands.

Apr 23, 2026

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