Ireland's last traditional matchmaker is urging people looking for love to turn off Tinder and head to Lisdoonvarna.

Veteran Love Doctor Willie Daly is gearing up to introduce hundreds of potential couples at the annual matchmaking festival which gets underway in Co Clare on Friday.

The 73 year old says he has helped more than 3,000 people find love over the past 50 years and that there's someone out there for everyone.

He believes old fashioned methods offer singeltons a better chance of finding love than dating sites - and says you cannot beat the magic of human touch.

Willie explains how he knows when he has found the perfect match: