Perfect match a tall order for Knock dating service

Vertically-challenged guys hoping to meet a statuesque woman to even things up a bit should steer clear of Catholic dating agency, Knock Marriage Introductions.

Canon Joseph Cooney who runs the service, which saw 10 weddings last year among people it brought together, says: “Height is a big factor in matching applicants — we don’t introduce a man who is going to be two inches shorter than the woman.”

The Mayo-based service, which has been in operation since 1968, launched www.knockmarriageintroductions.com yesterday. It has 185 introductions in progress and 10 engagements. The service, established to help Catholics find suitable marriage partners, has been responsible for 910 marriages and more than 18,000 introductions.