RTE have been forced to make a schedule change for a fan favourite show due to live special programming.
The Boys in Green are back in action in a two legged UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation tie against Bulgaria.
The first leg is on the road at Stadion Hristo Botev in Plovdiv and kicks off today at 7.45pm.
Darragh Maloney will be presenting the live coverage of the match from 7pm to 10pm on RTE2.
This means that RTE’s fan favourite show, First Dates Ireland, will be airing later than usual.
Fans will need to stay up a half an hour later than normal to watch the dating drama unfold at 10.05pm, instead of 9.35pm.
Tonight a confident contestant, Chris, will be unleashing his charm on a flirtatious singer, Minnie.
While chef and jokester Mark sits down with nurse Jill, and David from Swords meets restaurateur Shane from Monkstown.
This season has been full of hilarious TV moments and sweet endings.
Cairvoyant numerologist Stan from Waterford – the restaurant’s oldest ever dater – celebrated his 86th birthday with 80-year-old returning dater Lorraine from Offaly.
The pair got on like a house on fire as the conversation kept flowing throughout their date.
Stan opened up on the grief of his “love of a thousand lives” Bernadette, who passed away just 18 months prior to his date.
Stan also spoke about his personal blog that he writes everyday on his Facebook page.
Lorraine was very interested and added: “I’m the queen of Facebook.”
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The restaurant’s staff came out with a birthday cake to surprise Stan and “made his day”.
The love birds were very happy with their date and wanted to see each other again.
At the end of the show, it was revealed that Stan and Lorraine are now releasing a book together for charity and are celebrating Lorraine’s birthday in Spain.
RTE viewers all loved the sweet ending and were gushing over the pair.
Maire said: “I’m going to give this a whirl perfect people in their 80’s, real life. The woman from Offaly is gorgeous. They are so brave.”
Another tweeted, “Stan and Lorraine!!” alongside a sweet gif.
