Best sites · Country
From Dublin to Donegal, these are the dating sites and apps with the most active Irish members — plus the ones worth paying for if you want something serious.
| Site | Fit for ireland | Overall | Best for | Free version | Paid from | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinder | Meeting lots of people fast | Yes | ≈ $9.99 (US App Store) | Visit | ||
| Hinge | Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s | Yes | ≈ $16.99 (US App Store) | Visit | ||
| Bumble | A big, well-moderated swipe app | Yes | ≈ $2.99 for Boost (US App Store) | Visit | ||
| eHarmony | Serious relationships and marriage | Limited | shown after you sign up | Visit | ||
| Match | Serious daters who like to search | Yes | ≈ $19.99 (US App Store) | Visit | ||
| Plenty of Fish | Free messaging and searching a big pool yourself | Yes | ≈ $19.99 (US App Store) | Visit | ||
| Badoo | Meeting people nearby on a budget | Yes | ≈ $13.99/week for Premium (US) | Visit | ||
| EliteSingles | Busy professionals who want something serious | Limited | ≈ $64.99 for 1 month | Visit |
We rank for this audience, so the order follows the fit score. The overall rating reflects the site as a whole. How we score.
Fit for ireland · Overall rating 4.0
Best for: Meeting lots of people fast
The most visited dating site in Ireland and busy well beyond Dublin.
Fit for ireland · Overall rating 4.5
Best for: Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s
Together with Tinder it dominates Irish dating, and it is the go-to for relationships.
Fit for ireland · Overall rating 4.2
Best for: A big, well-moderated swipe app
Very popular in Dublin, Cork and Galway, with women messaging first.
Fit for ireland · Overall rating 4.4
Best for: Serious relationships and marriage
Has a dedicated Irish membership and suits people who want to marry.
Fit for ireland · Overall rating 4.2
Best for: Serious daters who like to search
Popular with Irish singles who want long-term relationships and detailed search.
Fit for ireland · Overall rating 3.6
Best for: Free messaging and searching a big pool yourself
Still widely used in Ireland because messaging is free.
Fit for ireland · Overall rating 3.7
Best for: Meeting people nearby on a budget
Free chat and video — useful for international students and newcomers.
Fit for ireland · Overall rating 3.5
Best for: Busy professionals who want something serious
The relaunched EliteSingles app is in the Irish App Store, but the old .ie site now points to the main one and the member base was rebuilt in 2026, so expect few local members.
Ireland is small enough that you will recognise people — use a recent, natural photo and do not be surprised to match with a friend of a friend. Outside Dublin, widen your distance; a match in the next county is normal.
Irish daters tend to move to a coffee or a walk quickly. Suggest a specific plan within a week of matching — see our first date ideas.
We ranked sites on match quality, features, value, safety and ease of use, and weighed how well each fits this audience. See how we rate dating sites.
Tinder, followed closely by Hinge and Bumble.
Hinge for under-40s; eHarmony and Match for people ready to commit.
Yes — Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and Plenty of Fish all let you chat for free.