Court ruling breaks hearts of suitors going to Lisdoonvarna matchmaking festival

Solicitor, John Casey, said: 'The poor men and women who didn’t get hitched up last year get another opportunity this year.'

A district court judge has cut back planned extended opening hours for pubs in the Clare town at September’s festival after Garda concerns. File picture: iStock

Those seeking love at this year’s month-long Lisdoonvarna matchmaking festival in north Clare have suffered an early blow to their romance prospects.

This follows a district court judge cutting back planned extended opening hours for pubs at September’s festival after Garda concerns.