{"id":302868,"date":"2026-02-17T17:45:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/302868\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T17:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:45:09","slug":"leitrim-named-fifth-most-active-county-for-online-dating-in-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/302868\/","title":{"rendered":"Leitrim named fifth-most active county for online dating in Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Valentine\u2019s Day taking place over the weekend, more people in\u00a0Leitrim<\/a>\u00a0are turning to their phones and laptops in the search for love.\u00a0Virgin Media Ireland\u00a0<\/a>has\u00a0analysed\u00a0Google search data from February across the past three years to see where interest in online dating is strongest with top\u00a0online dater counties including\u00a0Dublin,\u00a0Carlow,\u00a0Waterford,\u00a0Longford as well as\u00a0Leitrim.<\/p>\n

Dublin leads the way as Ireland\u2019s online dating capital, recording over 16,000 dating-related searches during February across the past three years. This works out at 1,124 searches per 100,000 people, the highest in the country. With fast-paced lifestyles, busy work schedules, and plenty of social spots, many Dubliners are turning to online dating as an easy way to meet potential partners.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Carlow ranks second, with 1,001 dating-related searches per 100,000 people across February over the past three years. Valentine\u2019s Day is a popular time for singles in the county to get back on dating apps, particularly as February consistently sees a spike in online dating relates searches. With its busy nightlife and walkable town centre, Carlow makes it easy for online matches to move quickly from messages to real-life meet-ups.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Waterford takes third place, recording over 1,000 dating-related searches and 793 searches per 100,000 people. As Ireland\u2019s oldest city, Waterford has centuries of romantic history behind it, from Viking love stories to modern-day Valentine\u2019s dates along the coast. The mix of city buzz and seaside settings makes it a popular spot for those hoping their online match might turn into something more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Longford ranks fourth, with 770 per 100,000 people. In a county where everyone tends to know everyone, Valentine\u2019s season sees many singles widening the net through dating apps. Online matches offer a bit of mystery, making first dates feel that little bit more exciting in a place where familiar faces are the norm.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Rounding out the top five is Leitrim, which logged 767 searches per 100,000 people. As Ireland\u2019s least populated county, Leitrim shows how online dating is changing Valentine\u2019s Day for rural singles. Apps allow people to meet beyond county lines, turning quiet February evenings into the start of long-distance love stories, weekend trips, or surprise Valentine\u2019s plans.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.virginmedia.ie\/play\/irelandsbiggestonlinedaters\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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