Well One of the country's longest running matchmaking services is to close after more than 50 years, citing a fall off in demand in recent years.

The “Knock Marriage Introduction service”  was set up in the 1960's while emigration was rife in the west of Ireland.  To sign up, a person would provide details about their hobbies, physical features and the size of their farm.  Father Stephen Farragher, Parish priest of Ballyhaunis, Co.Mayo and the final director of the service joined Ivan to outline why the service is closing.