Who could resist any invitation from Panti Bliss, Ireland’s most beloved Drag Queen and indefatigable gay activist (if you have never seen her impassioned and brilliant speech on homophobia : then shame on you).  Now she’s hosting the World’s First Ever LGBT Matchmaking and Music Festival in Lisdoonvarna, a tiny spa town in County Clare, from October 2nd – 4th 2015 and she’s inviting anyone looking for the love of their life to come to The Outing. 

They have been matchmaking in the town for over 150 years, so I guess they are good at it,  but now they are turning their attention to the LGBT community.  Who knows if you find your person of the dreams where it could lead too possibly marriage even now that Ireland recognises same-sex ones. There’s music, dancing, and always plenty of drink and you are encouraged to bring your best dresses (boys too) as there will be speed dating, blind dates and tea dances. As Panti says, even if you don’t exactly meet Mr Right you can be assured of some good old Irish craic!