WATCH: Thursdays are for romance as First Dates Ireland returns to screens

One of Ireland's most loved reality TV shows is on the way back to Irish screens this Thursday night.

The First Dates restaurant is set to reopen as a new group of singletons arrive for their date with destiny.

A promotional video sees body builders, make-up aficionados, jokers, and more take to the Dublin-based eatery for some wining, dining and interesting conversation.

The new series of the dating show First Dates Ireland is set to take over RTÉ 2 tonight at 9:35pm.