Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 2026

The festival is over 165 years old and couldn't be more different from online dating services.

There's music and dancing in every bar from 12pm in the morning to the wee hours of the night and those looking for love can meet Ireland's only traditional matchmaker Willie Daly in his 'office in the Matchmaker Bar. Legend has it that if you touch his 'lucky book' with both hands, you'll be married in six months!

So, what are you waiting for? Join 60,000 people from all over the world, for a festival of music, fun, and love….

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