Ireland
Dating in Ireland when you came for the job and stayed for the people
Dublin, Cork, Galway and every town in between: meet internationals and Irish singles who like a good story. ExpatSingles is free to join.
- Dublin, Cork, Galway and more
- Free sign up
- Euro pricing
- Members checked by hand
In short
Dating in Ireland as an expat is friendlier than the weather suggests, and easier with people who know what moving country involves. On ExpatSingles you join free, say where in Ireland you live and get daily suggestions of members nearby.
- Who: internationals working or studying in Ireland, and Irish singles open to someone from abroad.
- Included free: your profile, a fresh set of suggestions each day, the ID check and a daily message allowance.
- Where: members around the country, with first date ideas for Dublin, Galway and Cork below.
- VIP: unlimited messages from €16.99 for a week.
Ireland pulls in people from everywhere, many of them to Dublin, where a lot of international companies run their European offices. The welcome is warm and the conversation easy, yet plenty of newcomers still find that their friends are colleagues and their weekends are quiet. Dating in Ireland online puts you in touch with people beyond the office who are looking for the same thing.
Why expats in Ireland try online dating
Online, you skip the guessing game of who is single and who is simply being friendly.
ExpatSingles in Ireland
Came to Ireland for work and hoping to meet someone? That is what ExpatSingles is for
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Common ground
Members live abroad or want a partner who does, so being far from family is understood from the first message.
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Beyond Dublin
Your suggestions follow your own distance setting, whether you live in the city or in a small town in the west.
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Interests that start a chat
Tick Live Music & Concerts, Sports & Local Teams or Working Abroad and let the conversation start itself.
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Private from the start
Your profile shows a username and the nearest town; your name, email and address stay with you.
First date ideas
Three first dates around Ireland
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Dublin
St Stephen's Green
A Georgian square with a pond, old trees and benches, right in the middle of the city.
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Galway
The Salthill promenade
A long seaside walk along Galway Bay, best on a bright, breezy afternoon.
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Cork
Fitzgerald's Park
A quiet riverside park by the Lee, with a footbridge and shady paths for a slow walk.
Irish dating culture for newcomers
Humour does a lot of work on an Irish date. Expect teasing, self-deprecating stories and a lot of chat, and do not mistake friendliness for flirting, or flirting for friendliness, too quickly.
Plenty of social life happens in pubs, but a first date does not have to: a coffee, a walk on the pier or a cliff path, or a gig gives you time to talk without pressure. Asking someone directly to meet again is welcome.
Distances are short by most standards, and the train or bus links between the main cities make it easy to visit someone in another county. Set your search to your own area first and widen it if you like.
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Beyond Dublin, someone may be hoping to meet you
Choose your town and how far you would go, and fresh suggestions arrive every day. Signing up is free.
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Members who live in Ireland
A few of the ExpatSingles members who live in Ireland, ID-verified members shown first.
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ID verified CMS, 53
Gort
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Renee111, 41
Drogheda
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Beautiful lad, 44
Wexford
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ThoughtfulSensual, 36
Wicklow
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PeadarW, 70
Ballina
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Geopop, 46
Dublin
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Beano, 56
Killarney
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OceanicMuseDA34EE, 48
Palmerston
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Jayr, 32
Athlone
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Jammie, 71
Tralee
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Kevin, 44
Westport
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Blue, 30
Dublin
How to start dating in Ireland on ExpatSingles
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Create your profile
Free: a username, a photo and why you came to Ireland.
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Pick your area
Choose how far a match may live, from your own town to the whole island.
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Show you are genuine
A free ID check or a short video check with a moderator gives you a badge.
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Send a message
You get a few free messages a day; VIP removes the limit.
Dating safely in Ireland
- Relaxed and public. Good first dates in Ireland are relaxed and public: a cafe, a walk or a gig. Keep the conversation on ExpatSingles until you have met; the site warns you when someone tries to move it to WhatsApp or another app, a common first step in a romance scam.
- Trusted sites, no money. An Garda Síochána advises using trusted dating websites, not sharing personal details and never sending money to or receiving money from someone you met online. A romance scam can be reported in confidence at any Garda station. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission adds: if you think you have been scammed, contact your bank immediately.
- Emergency numbers. In an emergency, call 999 or 112.
What ExpatSingles costs in Ireland
Joining, your profile and the daily suggestions are free. VIP and VIP Plus are paid in euros; each longer plan also shows its monthly equivalent.
| Plan length | VIP | VIP Plus |
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| 1 week | €16.99 | €17.99 |
| 1 month | €44.95 | €38.53 |
| 3 months | €84.95€28.32 a month | €89.87€29.96 a month |
| 6 months | €111.95€18.66 a month | €128.31€21.39 a month |
| 12 months | €169.95€14.16 a monthpaid once | €208.05€17.34 a monthpaid once |
Every plan up to six months renews until you cancel it; the 12-month plan is paid once and simply ends. What each membership includes.
Dating in Ireland: questions from internationals
Is ExpatSingles good for dating in Ireland?
ExpatSingles is good for dating in Ireland if you moved to Ireland from abroad, or are Irish and like the idea of a partner with an international story. It runs in your phone browser, and your suggestions follow your own town and distance.
How much does ExpatSingles cost in Ireland?
Joining ExpatSingles in Ireland costs nothing. A month of VIP is €44.95; twelve months cost €169.95 in a single payment, about €14.16 a month.
Can free members send messages?
Free members can send messages: there is a daily allowance of a few, VIP members can always be answered, and a verified profile opens the group chat rooms. VIP lifts the daily allowance.
Do many expats in Ireland live outside Dublin?
Many expats in Ireland live in Dublin, but Cork, Galway and Limerick have international communities too. ExpatSingles lets you set your own distance, so your suggestions match wherever you are.
How do I report a dating scam in Ireland?
To report a dating scam in Ireland, go to any Garda station; An Garda Síochána handles such reports in confidence. Call your bank straight away if you have lost money, and report the profile on ExpatSingles too.
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