Always a solid choice for an evening’s entertainment, First Dates Ireland has long been delighting fans with daters’ on-screen antics.
Back on telly boxes once again last night, viewers were particularly taken with one couple who have proven to be quite a hit on Twitter.
Known for accommodating daters across quite a wide age bracket, the couple in question were pensioners Mary and ‘Mad’ Johnny from Co Tipp. Both looking for love, they were well matched and I think it’s safe to say the whole country was rooting for them.
When this is all over we are ALL going to Mary and John's wedding #FirstDatesIRL
— Caolán Mc Aree (@Caolanmcaree) March 4, 2021
Just when you started to lose faith in humanity….along came John and Mary!! 😍 #FirstDatesIRL pic.twitter.com/3VU7g6XoAn
— Joe Caulfield (@Joe_Caulfield_) March 4, 2021
Of course, it's a well-known fact that all Loughmore men are as wonderful as Mad Johnny. #FirstDatesIRL pic.twitter.com/ldIuRYOwJ0
— Damian Cullen (@Damian_Cullen) March 4, 2021
I’m like a proud Mom watching Mad John and Mad Mary 🤩 #FirstDatesIRL pic.twitter.com/cgj3cNr0Vx
— Lisa Murray (@LisaM_31) March 4, 2021
Naturally, viewers were very invested in the whole thing with everyone waiting with bated breath to see if they’d say yes to a second date.
https://twitter.com/SufeiRogan/status/1367601293599113219
Not to spoil things but it was a happy ending and the duo exchanged numbers which ultimately led to a second date.
Mad Mary & Mad Johnny giving me all the feels, swapping numbers an all. Too cute 💛 #FirstDatesIRL
— Jen Searle (@Jen_Srl) March 4, 2021
John and Mary met in cashel for a Lovely LUNCH. j'adore 😭😭😭😭😭 #FirstDatesIRL
— it's me Moz 🇵🇸 (@MauraTheThird) March 4, 2021
Well, now that just made my heart grow three sizes.