Athy musician Johnny is looking for love as he appears on 'First Dates Ireland' this week

A Co Kildare man will be looking for love as he makes an appearance on 'First Dates Ireland' this week.

Musician Johnny Haskins, 73, will appear on Thursday’s show as he seeks his perfect partner- preferably a lady who can appreciate his vast musical knowledge!

Johnny is a well-known local musician from Athy and he performed with The Sorrento Showband and with Harry and the Escorts in the 1960s and 1970s.

He explained that his daughter Carolann nominated him to take part in the show, and he performs regularly in local pubs around Kildare these days as a freelance musician. He told The Irish Sun: "I didn’t know a thing about it. My daughter sent in an application and they called me for interview. I said then that I’d do it for the craic. I really enjoyed it.”

“Women my age don’t go to pubs on their own. I perform in pubs as a freelance musician so even if I saw someone, I’m playing until the end of the night when everyone is gone home. I’d been in an eight-year relationship that ended two years ago," added Johnny.

Johnny will be matched up with Kerry native Pamela who coincidentally is a massive music fan.

Tune in to see whether or not Johnny and Pamela bond over their shared love of music by catching their date on 'First Dates Ireland' airing this Thursday, February 28 at 9.30pm on RTE2.