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The Last Matchmaker: The Heartwarming True Story of the Man Who Brought Love to Ireland
With his unique blend of intuition, quiet wisdom and a small drop of cunning, Irish matchmaker Willie Daly reveals the secret to finding true love, and shares the story of a life spent bringing people together in love and marriage.
The path to love can be heart-warming, hilarious, sometimes hair-raising-and Willie is the perfect guide. For those still looking for romance, he also has some hard-earned, practical advice. Rich with characters, humor, drama and-of course-Guinness, Willie Daly regales us with some of his funniest and most touching matchmaking stories.
The path to love can be heart-warming, hilarious, sometimes hair-raising-and Willie is the perfect guide. For those still looking for romance, he also has some hard-earned, practical advice. Rich with characters, humor, drama and-of course-Guinness, Willie Daly regales us with some of his funniest and most touching matchmaking stories.
190 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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January 20, 2019
Wonderful story; absolutely recommended. I mourned the end of this book as if I were saying goodbye to an old, familiar friend.
June 23, 2014
From BBC Radio 4 Extra - Book of the Week:
Dermot Crowley reads from the memoir by traditional Irish matchmaker Willie Daly. Telling tall tales of true love, this is a fascinating journey through modern rural Ireland and its recent past.
Abridged by David Jackson Young.
Dermot Crowley reads from the memoir by traditional Irish matchmaker Willie Daly. Telling tall tales of true love, this is a fascinating journey through modern rural Ireland and its recent past.
Abridged by David Jackson Young.
August 6, 2017
We randomly met Willie recently while on holiday and looking to ride some horses. Unfortunately we learned they no longer do horse treks but we ended up talking with Willie for quite some time and learning about matchmaking, his life and this book.
I'm glad we did as the book was a fun read filled with stories of life and love in Ireland. It reads very much like he talks in stories tangled together.
I'm glad we did as the book was a fun read filled with stories of life and love in Ireland. It reads very much like he talks in stories tangled together.
November 19, 2017
What a wonderful book!! I really enjoyed all the matchmaking stories and the great sense of humor that was in this book. I was sad to have finished this book because I could have read more and more stories about love and finding your match. This is definitely a book I will read again and recommend to others. I do hope Willie Daly will write a sequel.
Jane Kiley, Author of Rogeen An Irish Love Story
Jane Kiley, Author of Rogeen An Irish Love Story
January 24, 2018
A thoroughly enjoyable read. A very interesting subject matter that also provided a unique insight into Irish history and culture. It was good to hear as an autobiographical story.
March 5, 2018
This is a very easy to read book; which is quite informative about Irish people and culture. It’s probably good for tourism as it definitely makes me want to visit County Clare.
January 30, 2019
Really loved it! I adore Ireland and loved hearing the stories he told in his book!
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November 22, 2025enjoyable pile of bullshit which nevertheless gave me food for thought, read in one sitting!
April 16, 2018
Absolutely charming. Simple, rambling, conversational, anecdotal and peppered throughout with sage advice about love and life. Part memoir, and part unconventional resume, the book is short on window-dressing and long on honest, Irish appeal. You can see the folks he describes, and envision the rural upbringing Willy experienced; a sweet and funny read that leaves you warm and wistful.
August 26, 2012
lovely :)
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