Monaghan farmer plays matchmaker with ‘lonely hearts’ snails

Farmer Kieran Corley is trying to help the snails on his farm find a mate for life by creating a ‘singles’ enclosure (Media Consult/PA)

A Monaghan snail farmer is attempting to help thousands of the little creatures on his farm find true love.

Kieran Corley, who harvests snail slime for skincare products at his farm in Scotstown, has a system that gives the monogamous creatures a second chance at finding a mate for life.