Over 60s dating in Ireland

Dating over 60 in Ireland, at your own gentle pace

If you are over 60 and single in Ireland, you are in good company. Around one in seven people here is aged 65 or over, and plenty of them are on their own and quietly hoping to meet someone to share the good days with (CSO). Looking for a bit of companionship later in life is one of the most natural things in the world, and there is no age at which it stops mattering.

60 Singles is dating for the over 60s and nobody younger. Everyone here is around the same age and the same stage, so it all feels a good deal easier. There is no need to explain the grandchildren, the years you were married, or a long spell away from any of this. Whoever is reading your profile has lived a full life of their own, and understands.

A warmer, easier way to meet people

The big dating apps are loud and fast and aimed at people half your age. This is the gentler alternative. Take your time, read a few profiles, and get in touch only when you feel like it. No rushing, no swiping, and no pretending to be anyone but yourself.

Members join us from all over the country, from Dublin and Cork to Galway, Limerick and the smaller towns and parishes in between. Wherever you are, there are like-minded people over 60 hoping to meet someone much like you. If you would like to see how we compare, our honest guide to dating sites for the over 60s is a grand place to start.

What you can do on 60 Singles

Setting up a profile is free and takes only a couple of minutes. A free membership lets you add a photo, look around and get a feel for who is here. When you are ready for more, a paid membership opens up unlimited photos and messaging, along with private chat groups and interest groups built around what you enjoy, from walking and gardening to music, history and travel. For a lot of our members, those groups are where it starts, with an easy chat that grows into friendship and often something more. You will find everything that is included on our membership and pricing page.

No rush at all

There is no right pace for this. Some people take to it straight away, others like to have a quiet look around first, and both are grand. If it has been a long while, or you are lately on your own again, our guides to online dating over 60 and finding companionship later in life take you through it gently, in plain and friendly language. Whenever you are ready, we will be here.

Have a look and see who is nearby. Creating your profile costs nothing, and you can leave the trickier bits until you feel like filling them in.