A Kildare man is getting hoards of abuse following his appearance on First Dates Ireland last night

A Kildare man was the centre of attention following the first episode of Ireland's newest dating show First Dates Ireland after he turned down a rather pleasant Wexford girl following their first date.

Daryl, a 29-year-old landscaper from Kildare, was paired up with 25-year-old journalism student Amy, and the two of them appeared to really hit it off at first. Amy said that she had 'an irrational fear of getting hurt', but those fears will have heightened after her jaunt with Daryl.

After admitting that she liked him, and indicating she'd like to go out on another date with the Kildare lad, Daryl broke the news that he'd rather only see her again as a friend and not pursue a relationship. It has got to be one of the most awkward moments on Irish television so far this year.

https://twitter.com/RTE2/status/723264147970920448

Daryl said that they didn't click, but he angered a huge band of Twitter users when he directed the driver of a cab he hopped into towards Coppers following the pair's date. Dozens of people began tweeting about the failed romance, with many directing abuse towards the Kildare man.

https://twitter.com/donaltlucey/status/723272917883191296

https://twitter.com/DamienCrean/status/723270849218879488

At least he had one person in his corner.....

https://twitter.com/bcklschaps/status/723270540392300546