"Matchmakers" 1998 BBC N.Ireland Documentary

Willie Daly, a third-generation matchmaker by profession, last of the traditional Irish 'matchmakers', matching lonely hearts, has been responsible for hundreds of successful matches over the years.
Willie devotes himself to his job all year, along with running a pub, B&B and stable near the hamlet of Ennistymon, about five miles south of Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland.
His daughter, Marie Daly, has put a new spin on the family profession by organizing horse treks for groups of singles along the coast and over the Burren. The vast area of exposed Limestone Pavement, internationally famous for it’s landscape and flora.

[@mg-ni1ch]

I’m from Belfast and always remember my parents talking about the match making ,a beautiful Irish tradition the will live on forever xox🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@amazonionavalon8252]

The horse riding on the beach looked beautiful, I have been to Lisdoonvarna as my Dad lives in Clare. Long live the match making tradition, cheers Willy and family!

[@SharonKenny]

Well done Willie, I'm matchmaking in Dublin and the midlands. I look forward to sending ladies and gents your way :)

[@joycelachman3651]

Hi Sharon
Can i come to you for a match
Too lonely
A Gent please

[@edmundpower1250]

My uncle and his friend are matchmakers too. My uncles name is McGuire and his friend is Paterson

[@PeterOHalloran-hf2ho]

Finding love where is it hiding its not the same as the olden days it needs to change willie its to old fastened

[@realmobileincome9527]

Willy's Daughter Marie was very pretty back then.. 😘

[@edmundpower1250]

Keep it in your pants