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Dating in Bray

Members from Bray and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Bray

  • Bray is among the ten largest cities in Ireland; about 34,000 people live here.
  • It's part of Leinster.
  • It's about 18 km to Dublin, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Shankill (3 km), Greystones (7 km) and Kilquade (12 km).

Where to meet in Bray

Daytime dates suit a town like Bray: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

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 Bray

How far around Bray can I search?

Within 50 km of Bray there are 35 towns and cities — Dublin, Swords and Droichead Nua among them — with more than 1.4 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Bray free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bray and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Bray real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Bray?

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

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