Map of Lisdoonvarna.

Main Street Lisdoonvarna.

Willie Daly, age 71, the last remaining matchmaker in Ireland holding his 150-year old 'lucky book'.

Willie Daly is also known as the 'horse whisperer'. In addition to matchmaking he also runs the riding center in nearby Ennistymon. He has a special horse call and they all flock to him.

People hang out at the popular Matchmaker Bar. (editorial use only)

Willie Daly talks with two women at the Matchmaker Bar in hopes to find them potential suitors. (editorial use only)

A couple dances at the Hydro Hotel. (editorial use only)

A woman attending the festival sips on her beer while looking for a potential suitor. On her finger is the traditional Irish Claddagh ring with the heart pointing inwards, letting admirers know that love is a possibility and hear heart is not taken.

A festival participant takes a puff of her cigarette at The Outing. (editorial use only)

Afternoon dancing at the Rathbaun Hotel and Restaurant. (editorial use only)

While some people couple up rather quickly, others have a harder time making instant connections. (editorial use only)

Mingling at The Outing in the Hydro Hotel. (editorial use only)

Men attending The Outing festival toast to a great evening. (editorial use only)

Willie Daly stands outside his childhood home with his daughter Elsha and son Henry who also help out with the matchmaking. (editorial use only)

Anita came to Lisdoonvarna from Bermuda just to meet Willie Daly in hopes of finding true love. They sit at his kitchen table going through his 'lucky book' talking about the type of man she hopes to find. Willie sets her up on a date later that evening. (editorial use only)

Date #1: Anita and John go on a date at the popular Roadside Tavern. While the two had a lot to talk about, they were not a match. (editorial use only)

Date #2: Matt shows Karin pigs on his farm. (editorial use only)

Many people who attend the Matchmaking Festival day trip to other attractions in the area including the Aran Islands which are reached by ferry. (editorial use only)

A couple rides their bike around Inis Oirr Island. (editorial use only)

Stonewall architecture around the Aran Islands.

Another popular attraction in the area are the Cliffs of Moher.

A couple seeks protection from the rain underneath an umbrella at the Cliffs of Moher. (editorial use only)