I found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same

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What happened

Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:18:02 UTC.

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