Matchmakers

About this episode

This episode explores the Annual Matchmaker's Festival in Lisdoonvarna and features insights about the local matchmaker, Willie Daly.

Ever heard of the Annual Mathmaker's Festival in Lisdoonvarna? Well this ius your chance to experience it yourself. Hear from those who go, and hear all about Willie Daly, the resident Matchmaker in the village of Lisdoonvarna.

Topics covered

• Matchmaker's Festival
• Lisdoonvarna
• Willie Daly

Keywords

• festival
• matchmaking
• Ireland
• culture

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Lisdoonvarna

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