Six great date ideas in Ireland

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Ireland is a country with beautiful scenery and lots of wide open spaces. If you and your date want to enjoy the great Irish outdoors on your first date, then there are plenty of great places to go for a walk to get to know each other. The Giant’s Causeway is a must-see, offering picturesque sea views across the Northern Irish coast. The trails around the Burren of County Clare offer a wild, natural landscape. For city dwellers, why not take a walk along the banks of the River Liffey in Dublin, or a stroll up St Stephen’s Green in the city centre?

1. Places for a coffee date in Ireland

If you're looking for a more relaxed first date, why not try a coffee date in one of the many independent cafés around Ireland. If you're in Dublin, 3fe or Brother Hubbard South offer excellent coffee and delicious pastries in trendy, buzzy atmospheres. In Cork, Kino Café is a great spot for digital nomads and coffee connoisseurs alike with its bright, airy space and quality coffee. In Limerick, The Milk Market offers a plethora of tasty treats to enjoy with your coffee.

2. Ireland galleries, museums and exhibitions to visit on a date

Ireland is home to some of the world’s best museums and galleries, offering a great way to learn something new while also getting to know your date. A trip to the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin is perfect for art-lovers. The Chester Beatty Library and the Irish Museum of Modern Art, also in Dublin, combine art and history for an interesting and educational date. For those more interested in natural history, the Ulster Museum in Belfast offers an impressive collection of ancient fossils, as well as exhibitions on modern art.

3. Live music and entertainment to invite your date to in Ireland

Ireland has a strong musical heritage and plenty of live entertainment. If you want to bring your date to something a bit livelier on your first date, then there are plenty of places to find music, theatre and comedy shows. For the music fans, check out the iconic Abbey Theatre in Dublin or the Olympia Theatre in the city centre. Both venues offer a variety of musicals, stand-up comedy, and live music. The Islington Music Hall in Belfast hosts everything from folk and jazz to punk, while the Cork Opera House offers a selection of performances and concerts.

4. Ireland pubs, bars or restaurants for a first date drink or food

Ireland is famous for its pubs, so why not make the most of it on your first date? Whether it's a cosy pint in a traditional Irish pub or a glass of wine in an upmarket city centre bar, there are plenty of places to visit for a casual drink. The Temple Bar in Dublin is a great spot for a casual evening of drinks and traditional Irish pub food. In Belfast, the Crown Liquor Saloon offers a unique atmosphere and a variety of drinks to try. The Waterford is a popular gastro pub in Cork, while the Galway Oyster Bar is a great spot for seafood lovers.

5. Other date ideas to try in Ireland

Ireland is a great place for first dates and there are plenty of other options for you to try. For an active date, why not take a bike ride on the Great Western Greenway in Mayo? Or take a sailing trip from Galway and explore the Aran Islands. For something a bit more relaxing, why not take your date to a yoga class in Dublin or a spa day in Cork? If you're looking for something a bit more adventurous, why not try an escape room in Belfast or a hike up Slieve League in Donegal? Whether you choose to stay in a city or explore the Irish countryside, you and your date are sure to find something to do in Ireland.

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