I found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same
Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.
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Notable Quotes
"It's really about enjoying County Clare, enjoying the festival, and, if you meet someone, you do - and that's what happened with us."
— Mary Timby , Influencer
"My AirBnB host said, 'You should go back tonight, because I heard that the younger folks come out at night.'"
— Mary Timby , Influencer
Key People
Jason Mangan is an Irishman from County Clare who is in a relationship with Mary Timby.
Mary Timby is an American who found love at an Irish matchmaking festival.
Willie Daly is a third-generation matchmaker who participates in the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival.
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Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.
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