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A few facts about Birr

  • About 5,700 people live in Birr.
  • It's part of Leinster.
  • Dublin, the largest city in Ireland, is about 114 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Limerick is about 67 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Tullamore (35 km), Athlone (37 km) and Portlaoise (41 km).

A first date in Birr

From Birr it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Birr

How far around Birr can I search?

More than 110,000 people live within 50 km of Birr, in 11 towns and cities including Portlaoise, Athlone and Tullamore. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Birr free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Birr or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Birr real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Birr?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Ireland or abroad.

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