Blarney Castle

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Blarney Castle is a stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland.

There is a 8 Euro charge to enter the castle and grounds where visitors may roam at will.

The castle originally dates from before AD 1200. It was destroyed in 1446, but subsequently rebuilt by Dermot McCarthy, the king of Munster. On the top of the castle lies the Stone of Eloquence, also called the Blarney Stone. Tourists visiting Blarney Castle may be positioned upside-down and kiss the stone, which is said to give the gift of eloquence. Photographs are taken of the "magic moment".

Surrounding the castle are beautiful and quite extensive gardens. There are several natural attractions there, such as a Druid's Circle, a Witch's Cave and Wishing Steps. There are paths touring the grounds with signs pointing out the various attractions.

Gallery of Images

Image:Blarney Castle grounds.jpg|View from the top of the castle of the surrounding grounds Image:Blarney_stone.png|Kissing the Blarney Stone Image:WishingSteps.jpg|The wishing steps in the Blarney Castle gardens Image:FairyGlade.jpg|The fairy glade Image:SacrificeAltar.jpg|The sacrificial altar Image:RockClose.jpg|The Rock Close

See also

• Blarney
• Blarney Stone

Historic Irish Houses and Castles

Áras an Uachtaráin | Allenstown House | Ardbraccan House | Birr Castle | Blarney Castle | Bunratty Castle | Cahir Castle | Carrickmines Castle | Carton House | Castleknock Castle | Castletown House | Chichester House | Clonalis House | Clontarf Castle | Deerfield |Desmond Castle | Donegal castle | Doonagore Castle | Dromoland Castle | Dublin Castle | Dunboy Castle | Dunguaire Castle | Durhamstown Castle | Emo Court | Farmleigh | Frescati House | Foulksrath Castle | Grianan of Aileach | Howth Castle | Iveagh House | Kilkenny Castle | King John's Castle | Knappogue Castle | Leap Castle | Leinster House | Lismore Castle | Malahide Castle | Mansion House | Mornington House | O'Dea Castle | Ormonde Castle | Parkavonear Castle | Powerscourt House | Rathfarnham Castle | Redwood Castle | Rock of Dunamase | Ross Castle | Russborough House | Slane Castle | Swords Castle | Trim Castle | Tyrone House

External links

• [Official Blarney Castle Website]

 

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