- The present Blarney Castle is the third castle to be built on the site. The first, in the 10th century, was wooden. In about 1210, this was replaced by a stone structure.
- He was the original builder of the Blarney Castle we know today. There is, however, much more to this castle that has stood for nearly 800 years.
- Blarney Castle, built in 1446, is known all over the world for the famous Blarney Stone! Follow us on Instagram: https://t.co/hKLrUngheB…
- The stone was put into a tower of the Blarney Castle in 1446 and has become one of Ireland’s most successful tourist attractions.
- Blarney Castle remained in the Jefferyes family when Sir James’s son, of the same name, married Lady Colthurst –– a wealthy family of Irish landowners –– in 1846.
- Here's our guide on Blarney Castle in Ireland. Includes tips on what to expect, how to kiss the Blarney Stone, a self-guided tour, opening hours, when to go, and...
- Dating back to the 10th century, Blarney Castle has played a large role in many of the trials and tribulations that Ireland has seen in past centuries.
- Tower houses were a type of fortress built between the 15th and 17th centuries by Gaelic lords and the Anglo-Irish (Blarney Castle, 2023a).
- Blarney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland. It is near the River Martin. The castle originally dates from before AD 1200.