The Outing: Pride, joy, and fun at world's only LGBT+ matchmaking festival 

Above: Eddie McGuinness hosted a blind date event on Saturday night at The Outing Festival — the world’s only LGBT+ matchmaking festival. Pictures: Eamon Ward

It has been a traditional way for Irish singles to meet, but the LGBT+ community put a modern twist on match-making festivals during a colourful weekend in Co Clare.

More than 1,000 people turned up for the annual Outing Festival at The Inn at Dromoland in the hope of finding love ahead of Valentine’s Day.