First Dates Ireland *read first post*

😂😂😂 I was wondering why all of a sudden I had a spike in both abusive messages and nice ones earlier.

As for reapplying I’m not sure. Firstly to appear I was very lucky as I was one 5000 applicants. I don’t feel I was portrayed in the best way and I think that being open on this thread would do me any favours. Also the effect it had on me was without mincing words was very damaging. I’m not sure if I would allow a production company to mess with my emotions (and also my dates emotions) again. I’ve said it here before but nobody can understand how deep peoples posts can cut.

Also, I think it’s moving away from a glimpse into a first date into xfactor esque sob stories that while significant to people’s lives is not why I applied and certainly not what I feel a date should be.

The granny seemed to be trying too hard to be something that she’s not and came across a bit batty in the process, you could see that her date lost interest within a few minutes.

I don't know about that. He thought he was an average looking guy when he was actually quiet an attractive looking guy and looked fit. He never said what he worked at but I to assumed that maybe he is a a Garda or he could easily be a mechanic or a plumber, carpenter he'll even a tech guy. Who knows he never said and she never asked. She looked amazing but yes she could have more spark to her and he could have been more witty. When she asked was her lipstick still on all he had to say was "well your lips still look amazing anyway" instead of "Why do you think your going to kiss someone tonight" like WTF. I assume she was wearing nude lipstick so it would have been hard to tell anyway especially for a guy sitting at a table far away like that.

Anyway I wish them the best.

I would date her if she was interested.

I though his response to the lipstick question was spot on. Paying compliments at every opportunity is extremely boring imo.

Ffs he was being himself. She’s not an insecure princess that needed to showered in compliments. What an odd view you’re taking on this.

I would say try not to let the comments online get to you. They're usually from couch potatoes hoping for a retweet from First Dates or to go viral with zero effort. Easier said than done, I know.

As for sob stories, it's truly bizarre how RTE is obsessed with them. I don't think the international editions contain anything resembling that amount of misery. Two suicide attempt stories last week and one man who had actually died. They may limit applicants to zombies for the next series.

Haven’t watched any other countries versions other than the UKs. They have their fair Quito of sob stories especially early widows, or serious illnesses. It’s not a bad thing per se especially if the focus is on overcoming it. But more often than not the edit focuses on the harrowing time in someone’s life. It definitely has a positive impact on peoples posts empathising but rarely makes for a memorable date.

The only thing that irks me was the pre date chat with the producer. I thought it would give some tips on possible things in common to trigger a spark. The only thing I was told was not allow my facial expression to show disappointment. Of course I wasn’t but it was running through my mind that they mismatched on purpose. Looking back I should have picked up on the fact that I was told on numerous occasions that I shouldn’t have been given a second chance after I had previously pulled out.

To be honest you don’t see any in the restaurant. But in the interview you are face to face with one

Just watched it. Katarina is some stunner, just looked at her Instagram and she is even more beautiful looking in that. I don’t think she would have anything to do with a normal average bloke like that guy. The Katarina’s of this world are meant to be with handsome, charming, toned and elite blokes. That fella had an arse on him like the back of the 79 bus.