Mary Timby meets Irish love at matchmaking festival, now runs tours
Mary Timby, 39, met Jason Mangan at Ireland's Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival and went viral on TikTok.
Mary Timby was tired of dating apps when she booked an impulsive trip to Ireland. She joined the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival in County Clare after seeing it in a comedy show.
At the festival, she met Jason Mangan at a pub called The Matchmaker. Her TikTok video went viral before she landed.
A year later, the couple rented a summer cottage in County Clare. Timby now runs tours bringing singles to the festival each September.
- 39
- Mary's age
- 300
- TikTok followers at posting
- County Clare
- Festival location
- 20 miles
- Distance from festival
Why it mattersA feel-good story about finding love through serendipity and turning it into a business resonates with anyone tired of dating apps.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though Australians are seeing the story go viral on social media and BBC News.
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