Ireland’s oldest love doctor and the man who claims to have set up over 3,000 marriages, has told The Dealer farmers are in serious demand for this year’s Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival. Willie Daly will be in the Matchmaker Bar, pointing them towards someone “suitable”. The festival began last weekend and will run until Sunday 29 September.

I have my bags packed, my brown shoes on and all I need now is the permission slip from Mrs Dealer.