Hookups in Ireland: Dublin, Cork and Beyond

Yes, there are people to meet in Ireland. More than 2,000 members list Dublin as home on LetsMeetUp and more than 700 list Cork, with members in towns right across the country as well.

Dublin

Dublin is where most Irish members are, so the real question is how local to keep your search.

Members in the capital give districts as well as the city itself, including Mountjoy and Tallaght, so read the place on a profile rather than assuming from the word Dublin. Our Dublin page is the starting point, and there are separate pages for gay and lesbian meetups.

Cork

Cork has a smaller community, with more than 700 members listing it as home. A smaller pool rewards patience: browse who has been active lately, and widen to the towns around if the first page looks thin.

The rest of Ireland

Members also list Limerick, Galway, Waterford, Letterkenny, Tralee, Killarney, Wexford, Dundalk and Kilkenny, among other places. Outside Dublin and Cork, search by your own town first.

Distance and city filters belong to VIP, so on a free account the quickest way to widen a search is to browse the neighbouring towns by name.

Getting started in Ireland

1. Join free and choose the town you live in.
2. Write a few honest lines about what you want and who you are.
3. Browse before you write to anyone. Note who looks active and who has a verified badge.
4. Send a few considered messages. A free account allows only so many a day.
5. Agree a public place for the first meeting and tell someone where you will be.

None of that costs anything, and every step is somewhere you can stop.

Staying safe

Choose a busy spot and a way home that does not depend on the other person.

The site flags attempts to take a conversation to WhatsApp or another app, and you can block and report from any profile. The wider advice is in our dating safety tips and our guide to getting verified.

Elsewhere in the British Isles

Across the water we have guides for London, Glasgow and Newcastle, and a UK-wide page on local hookups.

Frequently asked questions

Are there hookups in Dublin?

Yes. More than 2,000 members list Dublin as home on LetsMeetUp, and members also give districts such as Mountjoy and Tallaght.

What about Cork and the rest of Ireland?

More than 700 members list Cork, and the site also has members in Limerick, Galway, Waterford, Letterkenny, Tralee and Killarney, among other towns.

What does it cost?

Nothing to join and browse. A free account has a daily message allowance, and VIP lifts it and adds search filters that include city and distance.

Is there something for gay or lesbian members in Dublin?

Yes. We have separate pages for gay meetups in Dublin and lesbian meetups in Dublin.

Is it discreet?

Members choose how they appear: your name and email stay private, and the site shows no more than your nearest town or city.