This is The Outing, an LGBT spin-off of the famous Lisdoonvarna matchmaking festival, in the tiny town (population ) in County Clare, west Ireland. Homosexuality was only decriminalised in Ireland in , but in May , the country became the first in the world to legalise gay marriage by popular vote, and it did so resoundingly: 62% voted . Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, Lisdoonvarna, Ireland. 14K likes. Matchmaking is one of Ireland's oldest traditions and, Had a great time at /5(91). Sep 21,  · Lisdoonvarna matchmaking festival Lisdoonvarna Matchmaker Festival, County Clare Ireland - Duration: Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival.

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Ireland's Last Matchmaker Two years ago, the matchmaking festival, which attracted 60, people last fall, started a gay, bisexual and transgender weekend. He did, and Mr. Give me your hand: The craggy coast of Ireland is a short drive away. I forget about Dani and decide I will marry Myra.