Lisdoonvarna matchmaking to be seen from outer space
Lisdoonvarna could be seen from outer space this September as the matchmaking festival prepares to 'go live' with a new lighting and technology system which will see the event shown all over the world.
- (1888PressRelease) October 06, 2016 - The small town will be 'lit up' with professional lighting systems and a live webcam in the square will be broadcasting all the action as it happens and can be seen at www.matchmakerireland.com
Marcus White, organiser of the festival says; "This is an exciting development for the festival, it will be vibrant, modern and will really enhance the party atmosphere in the town.
The festival is constantly evolving and this will really connect the whole town with the outside world. We are going to put a big screens in the town square which will keep everyone informed of what is going on."
"This year is gearing up the biggest and brightest event in the festival's history with a huge line of music, a vintage film festival and a lighting extravaganza which will see the small town transformed like never before." he added.
Despite being 159 years old and mainly a traditional festival, Lisdoonvarna attracts thousands of singles every year in the hope of finding love and having the 'craic'.
This year's festival kicks off on the 28th August with top country music star Robert Mizzell and the Country Kings who will be headlining the Country Music Festival. Joining the band for three nights of music, song, dance, romance and lots of craic will be Michael Collins, John Hogan, TR Dallas, Paddy O'Brien and festival regulars, the Lisdoonvarna Showband.
This year, a new marquee on the grounds of the Hydro Hotel will host top female band, 'Loveshack' and the 'Lockins'. Other musical treats at the hotel, include Saturday night sessions with soul sensation Buck Taylor, all the way from Kentucky, Louisiana. For the younger crowd, Q night club and a roof top DJ will play every Saturday night in September.
The traditional festival dance weekends are on the 11-13th Sept, 18h-20st Sep and 25th - 27th September featuring some of Ireland's leading show bands, including Teddy and Cathal Barry, T-Bone Country, Jarlath, Outa Diesel, Blue Ridge Country, PJ Murrihy and Pat Dowling.
The popular tea dances at the newly renovated historic Spa Wells are back again this year between 12-2pm with Larry McEvoy and his band. Last year the venue reopened and proved a great success hundreds of people attending the dances every day.
For those looking for a bit of nostalgia, the Pavilion theatre will host a special vintage film night on the 11st September, featuring two films about matchmaking. One of these 'It's now or never' was made in 1996 and stars Willy Daly, who is called upon to matchmaker a bachelor farmer. The other film is called 'The New Matchmakers' and was made in 1969.
Other events, include a horse and pony racing weekend, midweek dancing in many venues around town and 'The Outing' LGBT weekend on the 2-4th October, hosted by Ireland's top drag queen Panti Bliss. This year, Kellie Maloney a former UK boxing promoter is heading to the weekend, just months after completing a sex change operation. He was formerly known as Frank Maloney and coached Lennox Lewis to become world champion.
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking festival's continuing success can be measured by the 60,000 people who come to the small town every year, boosting the local economy and keeping the matchmaking tradition alive.
Marcus White, said: "Today there is internet dating, tinder and other dating apps, but people are getting disillusioned with these modern disposable methods. Lisdoonvarna still offers a very personal service with face to face introductions with Willie Daly, our traditional matchmaker. This is what makes us so different and still attracts people from all over the world."
Those looking for love will have a chance to meet Willie Daly, a third generation matchmaker in the Matchmaker bar in the Imperial Hotel most days. Willie has been bringing couples together for over 40 years and boasts many marriages to date.
Willie Daly said: "Everyone should be in love, no matter who they are. We all want someone to share our lives, with, someone to grow old with - that's what life is all about."
Mr White also added that another UK celebrity was attending this year's festival, with details to be revealed soon.
For more information on the events, check out www.matchmakerireland.com or follow on twitter ( @ ) lisdoonfestival
For further information contact Julie Carr, Press Officer, Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
Tel: + 353 864077224
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