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flag Ireland’s Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, led by 80-year-old Willie Daly, continues tradition with face-to-face pairings amid declining attendance.

flag In the Irish town of Lisdoonvarna, the annual Matchmaking Festival, rooted in a 150-year-old tradition, draws thousands seeking love and connection through face-to-face interactions. flag Despite a post-pandemic decline in attendance, the event endures as Europe’s largest gathering of its kind, centered on the work of 80-year-old Willie Daly, who uses a century-old ledger, handwritten questionnaires, and intuition to pair people. flag Attendees, including younger generations, seek authentic relationships, valuing eye contact and serendipity over digital dating. flag The festival blends music, storytelling, and community, offering a rare space where human connection remains central.

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