The blog
Local dating advice, first date ideas and the occasional bit of Dublin slang.
Written by Andy
Founder and writer
Every post on the blog is written by Andy, who founded Go Dublin Dating. Expect local, practical advice for meeting people in Dublin...from first date ideas to staying safe when you meet someone new.

Autumn walks in Dublin for a first date
The leaves are turning and the light is lovely. Here are some easy places to stroll and talk in and around Dublin.
Read →
Dating again after divorce or losing a partner
There's no right time and no rulebook. A gentle guide to getting back out there when you feel ready.
Read →
Cosy winter date ideas in Dublin
The nights are long and the fires are lit. Winter is a lovely time to meet someone in Dublin.
Read →
How to write a dating profile that gets replies
A few honest lines and the right photos do more than a clever one-liner. Here's how to make your profile work for you.
Read →
First date ideas in Dublin that beat a drink in the pub
From Phoenix Park and Dublin Bay to Howth and the Wicklow hills: twelve easy, local first dates.
Read →
Dating safely: a practical guide to meeting someone from online
Simple habits that make meeting someone new safer, from the first message to the first date.
Read →
Dating in your 50s, 60s and beyond in Dublin
Getting back out there later in life? You're in very good company here.
Read →
Fancy something lighter? Brush up on your Dublin words and sayings.