In a country where half the parish seems to know your business, dating again after fifty can feel very public. Who will see your photo? Will your neighbour's sister spot you? Those are fair worries, and they are a big part of why people in Ireland choose a site like ours over a matchmaker or a night out in town.
Privacy first, for a small country
On Silver Senior Dating you choose a username, and your real name and email address are never shown. Other members see your nearest town or city, never your street or your townland. You decide who to message and how much to share as you get talking, and if anyone makes you uncomfortable you can block them in a click. Our safety page goes through the rest, including the warning the site gives when someone presses to move to WhatsApp too soon.
The people behind the profiles
Our Irish women and men are close to equal in number. Most are 55 or over, and alongside them is a good handful of men in their late forties and early fifties. Some are widows and widowers, some separated after long marriages, and some simply never met the right one and would like to try again now the children are grown.
Céad míle fáilte from our Irish members
A few members in Ireland aged 50 and up.
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Chrissie, 68
Ballincollig
Id love to meet a tall, handsome looking guy who would spoil me!! Im looking for a lover where we would both enjoy each other's company, support each other, do things together, like week ends away, going out for a meal, holidays etc.. Now, I do like my own time also, and hopefully my partner would enjoy time to himself also. Doesn't it sound perfect guys.🤪Still, yes, it would be fantastic!
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Gerard1951, 74
Balbriggan
I am Gerard, better known as Gerry to my good friends. I enjoy going on holidays and am newly retired and want to make the most of it.
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Martin, 51
Roscommon
Well here goes, not a clue if I'm writing this properly 😁. Kindhearted, outgoing, friendly and loyal, love a laugh, father of 2 wonderful kids who don't appreciate my brilliant Dad jokes 😁hobbies include rugby which i played before the 40's hit and everything hurt 🤣 so I coach now, gym, sea and lake swimming, time with family and friends, love being out in nature and don't take life to seriously, 3 previous owners and I come with a new NCT 🤣 Oh yeah nearly forgot....I give damn good hugs
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Mary, 63
Ballyneety
Business deals.
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Swimming in the ocean in Portugal.
A good laugh.
Dancing.
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MIcBarry, 71
Dingle
I love being with a beautiful partner and sharing our lives and evenings together. I also love exhilarating walks, cycling, or skis. And I love sharing a great meal or music concert or play with my partner.
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Aoie, 63
Carlow
Watching Ireland win in any sport, especially rugby makes me happy. Also taking my dogs for a walk and meeting friends for dinner and a laugh.
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Debbie, 62
Neale
Love the outdoor ❤️ Just want to enjoy life with someone that appreciate living this life together with great happiness What magic happens when im myself happiness
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Mature dating sites in Ireland: honest about size
We will not pretend our Irish group is huge. It is a smaller community, with Dublin the biggest part of it. If you live in the capital, a modest search distance will do. If you are in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford or a smaller town, set your distance wider. A drive of an hour or so is nothing in Ireland, and it brings far more people into your suggestions. You can also widen the age range a few years either way to see more profiles.
A smaller group has one quiet advantage. A new face gets noticed, and a thoughtful first message has a good chance of being read properly rather than lost in a pile.
Where to go on a first date in Ireland
Irish weather means always having a plan B, but there is no shortage of good places for a first meeting. In Dublin, the East Pier at Dún Laoghaire is a classic walk, the Howth cliff path has some of the finest views on the east coast, and Phoenix Park and St Stephen's Green are easy in any weather that is not lashing. In Galway, a stroll along the prom at Salthill is a tradition of its own. Cork has Fitzgerald Park beside the Lee, and Kilkenny has the castle grounds and park.
When the rain sets in, as it will, head indoors to a public library, a gallery or a museum, where there is always something to start a conversation. Our article on first date ideas for seniors has more, and our online dating tips for seniors will help with your profile and that first hello.
Membership in euro
Joining costs nothing. Members in Ireland see membership prices in euro, so there is no sterling to convert. Unlimited messaging is part of VIP, and the pricing page shows each plan. If you are coming back to dating in your fifties, our guide to over 50s dating covers what has changed and what has not.
Questions people in Ireland ask
Is there a senior dating site for Ireland?
Yes. Silver Senior Dating has members in Ireland, most of them over 55, with Dublin the largest group.
Will people I know see me on the site?
Members see your username, your photos and your nearest town, never your real name, email or exact address. Choose photos you are comfortable sharing.
Are there many members outside Dublin?
The Irish group is on the small side. Setting a wider search distance shows you members further from home.
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