Dating by city / Ireland / Connacht / Galway
Members from Galway and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
Daytime dates suit a town like Galway: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.
Within 50 km of Galway there are 4 towns and cities — Ennis, Tuam and Loughrea among them — with more than 120,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
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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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Profile & photos
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
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First dates
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.