Finding Love the Irish Way

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Oh! Lisdoonvarna

In the small village of Lisdoonvarna in County Clare, romance is in the air every Fall. This might seem a strange tradition as Irish men are not always known for their romantic gestures. When we sisters were in our teens and going out to dances in our local center, the most romantic gesture was usually a lad buying you an orange juice and a ham sandwich in the interval!

The Matchmakers Fair

But Lisdoonvarna is the place to be every September if you are looking for love. After all, over 60,000 people from all over the world attend this annual matchmaking festival. Matchmakers are on hand to help you find that special person. There is an old saying that anyone ‘with their own teeth’ is worth considering! Even if you are not looking for love, the dancing, singing and good craic will definitely ensure you have a great time.

Love is in the air but so is music

The streets ring out with music and song, buzzing with dance, the craic, and love for life. Bars and pubs headline some of the top names in country music, and from dance floor to cosy table, the little town of Lisdoonvarna in the west of Ireland is full of the promise and passion of ‘meeting your match’. This is the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival – the biggest event of its kind in Europe and part of the rich tradition of rural Ireland. A chance to gather and celebrate life, love, good music and great times! This year, some 60 000 people will once more take their place at the Festival – for six weekends of fun, party, music and romance – make sure YOU are one of them.

Willie Daly

Ireland’s most famous matchmaker is Willie Daly. Following on from his father and grandfather before him, Willie has set up around 3,000 marriages. His legendary ‘Lucky Book’ is a secretive notebook of love-seekers profiles; it is said to be about 150-years-old – probably about the same age as some of the farmers looking for a young wife.