A small Irish town could be the key to improving your love life
Lisdoonvarna, Ireland might only have a population of 829, but every year more than 60,000 singles flock to it for love
Lisdoonvarna, Ireland might only have a population of 829, but every year more than 60,000 singles flock to it for love
The pressure to find your soulmate can feel daunting, especially in today's day and age of online matchmaking. But with its annual festival of love.
Every fall, , hosts the . The small community, located about three hours' from Dublin, normally has a population of 829—but an average of 60,000 people visit annually for the event.
Starting on September 1, the festival is marked by six weekends of drinking, dancing, and concerts filled with hopeful singles looking for The One. , the weekend events offer "endless opportunities to get together and meet people."
Apart from the pubs and parties, the main attraction is . The local "love doctor" has been offering consultations for 45 years, and he estimates he's set up nearly 3,000 marriages.
Willie is confident in his powers: He claims that if visitors of old dating profiles, they will find a partner within six months.
An appointment with the popular matchmaker can be tough to come by, however. Sessions cost around $100, with price adjustments based on how far a client has traveled for the event. However, there's no age limit for the festival or consultations with Willie—so it's never too late to meet your match!
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