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Welcome to Blarney Castle, the home of the Blarney Stone. Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftans, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney making it a world landmark and one of Ireland’s greatest treasures.
Blarney Castle (Irish: Caisleán na Blarnan) is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, a town in Cork, Ireland. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the current keep was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty, a cadet branch of the Kings of Desmond, and dates from 1446. [3]
Blarney Castle is situated in Blarney Village which is 8 km northwest from Cork city in the South of Ireland. See the map below for more details. Opening Times. Castle & Gardens Open All Year Round! Tickets & Prices. Buy in advance online. Getting Here. Our locations is easy to spot from most parts of the city. Opening Times.
One of the most famous castles on the island, Blarney is a romantic partial ruin set in glorious countryside. Built on the site of a 10th century wooden structure, the castle grounds are filled with wooded hollows, strange rock formations and a glistening flowing river. Croften Clark, a 19th century writer, described it as “indeed a fairy scene…
Is Blarney Castle worth visiting or is it a tourist trap? If you’re only looking to see the stone and you’re not interested in exploring the castle itself and admiring the grounds, don’t bother.
Whatever its origins, the powers of the Blarney Stone – The Stone of Eloquence – are unquestioned. read full history Watch Video. For over 200 years, world statesmen, literary giants, and legends of the silver screen have joined millions of pilgrims climbing the steps to gain the gift of eloquence.
Blarney Castle is a Medieval castle and stronghold in County Cork, Ireland. It is most famous for being the home of the Blarney Stone, which according to folklore, bestows the gift of the flattery and eloquence on those who kiss the stone.
The Blarney Castle is a 'Must Do' destination for Ireland. Built during medieval times it's surrounded by stunning gardens a stream and great natural beauty.
The Blarney Stone (Irish: Cloch na Blarnan) is a block of Carboniferous limestone [1] built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney, about 8 kilometres (5 miles) from the centre of Cork City, Ireland.
Blarney Castle is one of the most famous castles in Ireland and one of the countries most visited destinations. It is famous for being a medieval stronghold and for a peculiar story attached to the famous ‘Blarney Stone’ a stone that, if kisses, will give the kissed the gift of eloquence.