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Dating in Nature - 6 Places to Visit in Dublin

Nature can be the best place to go on a date! Dublin has so much to offer and here is our favourite places that you can take Inspo to bring your other half to!

1. National Botanic Gardens

Surprise your date by taking them on a trip to the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. Between the greenhouses and many garden paths they are sure to be impressed! 

2. Dun Laoghaire Pier

Easily accessible by DART, bike lanes and car, you can not miss this opportunity to discover the best of Dublin. Get an ice-cream from the famous Teddy’s and weather permitting have a long walk and you will have a date to remember!

3. Deer Spotting, Phoenix Park

This date is unique as you can immerse yourself and your other half into looking for the famous deer in the Phoenix Park. Now is the perfect time to get yourself and your other half out to immerse yourself in nature and to play with these beauties!

4. Dublin Zoo

Dublin zoo is a fan favourite for dates. How could you not have the perfect day with your other half when you are surrounded by hundreds of cute animals? If you are stuck for ideas on what to do for a date, First Dates Dublin reccomends you try Dublin Zoo! 

5. Take a Ferry from Dun Laoghaire to Howth

Experience the best views of Dublin Bay and hop on a Dublin Bay Cruise in Dun Laoghaire harbour. This will bring you across to Howth where you can treat yourselves to an amazing Beshoffs fish and chips!

6. Kayak down the River Liffey

One of the best ways to see the city and one of the most different! This will be sure to be a memorable date that you wouldn't even think of doing! 

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Now the last minute DOWNLOAD prep 🤟🏻

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Christmas Dating

We are starting to get in the Christmas spirit and can’t wait to share our top Christmas themed date ideas with you!!! 

1. Ice-Skating

What other date could be more romantic? Take your date, ice-skating in Dundrum shopping centre and test out your skills!

2. 12 Pubs of Christmas

12 Pubs of Christmas is the perfect opportunity to have a laugh and go a little mad. We have taken the privilege, of helping you out and have laid out a lovely list of pubs to go to!!! Remember to always drink responsibly!! 

3. Shopping in Grafton Street

Who doesn't love a bit of Christmas shopping? We know that you and your date will love the Christmassy atmosphere and especially the spectacular Christmas lights that illuminate the street! 

4. Live Music

Snuggle up with your date in any pub that does live music and enjoy a Irish coffee next to a lovely fire. The perfect ending to a busy day!!!

5. Grab a Hot Chocolate

For a supper tasty hot chocolate, we have to reccomend Three Twenty Dublin. This will satisfy all the sugar cravings and is the perfect solution for a cold day!!!

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The Late Late Toy Show

Today’s the big day!!! The day that unofficially marks the countdown to Christmas! Gather the treats, the matching pyjamas and snuggle up to your date to enjoy the best show of the year! And don’t worry! No matter where you are, you will be able to freely stream at your own time zone. The list of timezones are included below. 

The Late Late Toy Show starts tonight at 9.35pm on RTE1.

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Halloween Date Ideas

With Halloween right around the corner, we want to give you and your boo some inspiration on how to spend the scary holiday together and hopefully they won’t ghost you after!

1. Visit A Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin patches aren’t just for kids! Get your partner and immerse them in Halloween culture by going to a pumpkin patch and carving pumpkins together! Scalp Wood Nurseries is home to the ‘Pumpkin Festival’ where you can pick pumpkins of all different sizes and see the professional carvers as work!

2. Halloween Trail 

Airfield Estate has a spooky self guided stroll that you and your date can take together. Why not go all out and preorder your picnic and make a day of it! This’ll be sure to put you in the Halloween spirit!

3. Take A Ghost Bus Tour

Not for the faint hearted but definitely a great bonding experience! For an alternative night out in Dublin, hop on the Ghost Bus Tour and unleash the dark side of Dublin City. Visit the vault in Dublin Castle, an eerie graveyard, and discover Dracula’s Dublin origins. Tickets are €28 and can be bought online at https://dodublin.ie/city-sightseeing-tours/ghostbus. 

4. Scary Movie Marathon

Have a night in and get cosy together with a movie marathon. Be all treats and no tricks! Make Halloween themed treats such as chocolate apples, just make sure to take the ring out of the barmbrack...you don’t want your other half getting any ideas! Even better, check if there are any drive-in scary movies taking place near you.

5. Be Terrified At A Scare House

Scare houses are one of our favourite activities to do around Halloween. Think of organizing a double date for this one as you are bound to be spooked! The Nightmare Realm is a firm favourite for us with it being named the ‘Best Independant European Halloween Attraction’ for its 2019 show and awarded ‘Worlds Best Halloween Event’ in 2018. You don’t want to miss out!

6. Murder At Newbridge House

Channel your inner detective and come along to Newbridge House. Dress up for the occasion and take a spooky tour around the house while trying to solve a thrilling murder mystery. 

7. Skate Into Halloween Roller Disco

Show off your skating skills to your boo at Dublin’s only roller disco The Rink at D12. Accessible by the Luas and Dublin Bus and located just off the M50. There’s prizes for the best dressed so get together and create the ultimate couples costumes!