Episode 4
Coming from a line of traditional Irish matchmakers, Willie's father made his last match a month before he died - finding a wife for his son. Read by Dermot Crowley.
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.
Coming from a line of traditional Irish matchmakers, Willie's father made his last match a month before he died - finding a wife for his son.
Abridged by David Jackson Young.
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Thu 7 Jan 201009:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Fri 8 Jan 201000:30BBC Radio 4
- Thu 26 Jun 201414:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 27 Jun 201400:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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