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Dating in Coleraine

Members from Coleraine and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Coleraine

  • Coleraine has a population of about 26,000.
  • It lies in Northern Ireland.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 368 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Derry, about 27 miles away.
  • Close by: Portstewart (4 miles), Ballymoney (8 miles) and Limavady (13 miles).

A first date in Coleraine

Coleraine is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Portstewart is close by.

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 Coleraine: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Coleraine?

Within 30 miles of Coleraine there are 9 towns and cities — Derry, Ballymena and Limavady among them — with more than 180,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Coleraine?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Coleraine 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 Coleraine real people?

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 Coleraine?

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

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