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Singles in Cork

Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Cork? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.

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Cork at a glance

  • About 220,000 people live in Cork, one of the three biggest cities in Ireland.
  • No town in Munster is bigger.
  • Dublin, the largest city in Ireland, is about 219 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Ballincollig (8 km), Passage West (10 km) and Carrigaline (11 km).

Where to meet in Cork

Choose somewhere central in Cork that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.

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.

Dating in Cork: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Cork?

Within 50 km of Cork there are 12 towns and cities — Ballincollig, Carrigaline and Cobh among them — with more than 330,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Cork?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Cork and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Cork real people?

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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Cork?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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