- We spent the morning in Blarney Castle and its surrounding gardens. The castle itself is not that special, but kissing the Blarney Stone is a must if you are here.
- “Stone of what?” you might be asking. The Stone of Eloquence, or the Blarney Stone, is a piece of limestone placed at the top of the castle tower.
- In repayment, the Stone of Scone was split in half and sent to Blarney Castle in gratitude, where it was incorporated into the battlements.
- The Blarney Castle is known around the world for it’s famous Blarney stone, a stone that you kiss to at the top of the castle to get the gift of the gab.
- A visit to Blarney Castle and a chance to kiss the Blarney stone are fixtures on many Irish tour itineraries, but is it actually a must-see or something of a tourist trap?
- Blarney Castle is a 15th-century castle in County Cork in Ireland. Blarney is in the historic Irish Province of Munster.
- From the top of the Blarney castle wall, you have to bend backwards while holding a railing. Tip: Do not do this if someone who doesn’t like you is nearby.
- Blarney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland, and the River Martin. The castle originally dates from before AD 1200, when a wooden...
- Drive on to Blarney Castle, home of the legendary Blarney Stone. It’s said that if you kiss the stone you will receive the “gift of the gab” for 7 years.
- Book tours and tickets to experience Blarney Castle & Gardens. Reserve a ticket for your trip to Dublin today. Free cancellation and payment options - Viator.