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A few facts about Swords

  • With about 41,000 people, Swords is one of the ten biggest cities in Ireland.
  • It lies in Leinster.
  • Close by: Malahide (4 km), Portmarnock (7 km) and An Ros (10 km).

Where to meet in Swords

In a town like Swords, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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 Swords: questions and answers

How far around Swords can I search?

More than 1.5 million people live within 50 km of Swords, in 37 towns and cities including Dublin, Drogheda and Navan. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Swords free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Swords 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 Swords 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 meet someone who doesn't live in Swords?

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

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