• 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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...
  • 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.
  • 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. ... The Blarney Stone is among the machicolations of the castle.
  • Every year, millions of visitors make the pilgrimage to the top of Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone. But there’s so much more to this castle than the stone.