Finding Love This Valentine's Day
The Big Story
Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 9 minutes
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, new data suggests singles in the Midlands face longer odds when it comes to finding love.
Offaly ranks among the bottom counties nationwide, with just a 1-in-56 chance of meeting a partner this Valentine’s.
Laois also sits in the lower half of the table, with odds of around 1-in-36.
Westmeath offers a stronger dating prospect with a 1-in-27 chance of finding love.
The figures from Casino.org show how geography, nightlife options and dating-app activity can shape love luck across the region.
Matchmaker Mairead Loughman from Love HQ in Mullingar has been offering advice on how to find love:
