Lisdoonvarna festival cancelled for the second year in a row

The legendary match-making event has opted not to reschedule for later in the year

Matchmaker Willie Daly with his book of contacts at the Matchmaking Festival Lisdoonvarna. Pic: Eamon Ward

Lisdoonvarna's world-renowned matchmaking festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row, citing the impact of Covid-19.

The Co Clare event, which typically pulls an audience of thousands from across Ireland and the world, had been due to take place across the month of September.