First Dates Ireland Celebrates Love’s Many Forms with Valentine’s Special
As Valentine’s Day draws near, First Dates Ireland presented a Valentine’s Special, showcasing admiration and affection in its various manifestations.
A Unique Testimony of Love’s Versatility
In the special episode, Dublin TV personality and comedian Bláithín and Kerry-native Gaeilgeoir Mary, who share a striking feature – their vibrant red hair – embarked on a unique journey to discover their compatibility.
Toujours Prêt: Bláithín, The Ever-Ready Matchmaker?
Bláithín, who identifies as both masculine and feminine (“10 and 0 all at once” in her own words), expressed openness to dating anyone regardless of gender. However, her experience with ladies on the dating scene remains a feather in her cap to spur on.
The veteran comedian, at 33, attends numerous events but hasn’t tried dating women despite her bold preferences, expressing slight apprehension towards meeting another potential date.
Mary’s Journey
As for Mary, a proud member of the culchie community she describes with pride, she decided to venture into the world outside the typical connections: men involved in GAA and women who inhabited the same social circles.
This decision came from her past relationships primarily comprising of men and the wish to broaden her social spectrum. Acknowledging that she is biromantic, Mary delivers her sexual identity with amongst inspired wit, saying “I like the wine, not its label.” This quote borrowed from Schitt’s Creek emphasizes her acceptance of both romantically oriented genders.
The Linguistic Connection Between the Matches
From the start, Bláithín and Mary found a deep connection based on common interests, such as their language prowess. Mary can speak multiple languages: Irish, English, French, Russian, and Irish Sign Language.
“It’s an attractive quality to speak a lot of languages,” Bláithín affirmed, appreciating Mary’s linguistic skills.
Their Date
Beyond language, they spoke openly about their distinct life experiences, exploring a wide range of topics, including ADHD diagnosis, previous relationships, and daily routines. Their conversation flowed seamlessly as they sampled various types of food including cocktails, oysters à la carte for their Valentine’s theme dish, and desserts enjoyed in ASL conversation.
The hosts even attempted to converse in French over the main courses and ended the night with Irish Sign Language under the Valentine’s treat.
Will They Be Dated Again?
The finale tested their connection with the traditional query: “Would you like to have dinner with me again?”, to which both answered with a combined “Yes”, achieving full agreement despite their varied language abilities.
Watch the Valentine’s Special
To delve deeper into Bláithín and Mary’s surprising compatibility, check out the First Dates Valentine’s Day Special available exclusively on RTÉ Player.
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