Marcy is an assistant to Senator John McGlory who is having problems with a re-election campaign. Desperate for Irish votes McGlory's chief of staff Nick sends Marcy to Ireland to trace McGlory's relatives or ancestors. Marcy arrives at the village of Ballinagra when it is preparing for an annual Matchmaking Festival. A well-dressed handsome and single young lady she becomes the center of attention for two professional matchmakers Dermot and Millie as well as for bartender Sean.