Dating by city / United Kingdom / Northern Ireland

Meet people in Northern Ireland

From Belfast to the smallest towns — browse Northern Ireland place by place and talk to anyone for free.

Northern Ireland at a glance

Our directory lists 45 towns and cities in Northern Ireland.
The largest are Belfast, Derry and Lisburn.

Questions about dating in Northern Ireland

How do I find singles in my part of Northern Ireland?

Start with your own town: every place in Northern Ireland has a page showing the people within 30 miles of it. Northern Ireland is home to more than 1.1 million people. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Northern Ireland free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Northern Ireland 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 in Northern Ireland 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.

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