Blarney Castle was another one of my favorite places we visited in Ireland. One of the vendors at my work highly recommend that I visit the county where she was born and raised - Cork, Ireland. Blarney Castle is beautiful, it was quite a trek up the castle to the top where you are assisted hanging upside-down over a sheer drop to kiss the Blarney stone, which is said to give the gift of eloquence. Eloquence? I had to google it while I was there - fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing/clearly expressing or indicating something. Everything here was beautiful once you enter, the gardens, the rock close (I took a couple steps and opted to turn back around. Tip: do not wear expensive shoes or mules!) My mistake, but I still made it up to kiss the Blarney Stone! I must admit, it was not easy. I recommend wearing tennis shoes or flats. Laying down and hanging while holding the bars isn't scary at all, there's a man holding you so that you don't slip. They also have a little café on site where they sell Irish coffees and other snacks and beverages, very convenient. It was the perfect day out. We came here early in the morning, there was no wait for the stone! The whole property is very well maintained and beautiful, you can seriously spend hours here. Tip: Admission is 18 euros and parking is free and easy. Also, do not hesitate kissing the stone, you won't regret it and plus they take a picture of you kissing the stone. read more

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The Blarney Castle, home of the legendary Blarney Stone, but there is oh so much more to behold here. Let's start with the main attraction; the castle and the Blarney Stone on the very top of the castle. The castle is one of the most intact castles I visited on my trip, and it was really cool to see. The steps up to the very top of the castle, where the stone is, are very steep and often located in round towers, so the steps are very narrow at points. Make sure you know what you are in for before you make the journey to the top. Some of the signs outside stated "90 minutes from this point to kiss the Blarney Stone." Luckily, on the day we were there, we were able to walk right up the steps, and once we got to the rooftop, there were only 8 or 9 people ahead of us to lean out over the edge and kiss the stone, so things moved really quick for us. The grounds that the castle stands on are very beautiful and well manicured. Lush, green foliage everywhere you look, and there are 9 different garden areas you can explore. Plenty of trails through the woods and around a small lake as well. My favorite garden was the Poison Garden. They have all kinds of plants that were (and some that are still) used for medicinal purposes, or to make people sick. One thing I found interesting was a single cannabis plant in the garden. It was covered with a jungle gym like structure so no one could steal it, LOL. Same goes for an opium poppy plant. It kind of made me giggle that they had to fence them off so no one would steal them. Lots of good reading about the various plants and their uses in this garden - take some time and read the signage on each plant. There are also caves located underneath the castle that some of the previous residents used to escape an invading army. You can't go in very far, but it's still cool to experience. We were there for a total of four hours but still didn't get to see everything. But then again, I was the victim of a horrific dancing accident the night before in a nightclub in Killarney, so I was limping pretty bad, and I slowed us down. For those of you in good health, you can probably see all the grounds in 3-4 hours. I can't stress the beauty of these grounds enough. I think a lot of people just head straight up to the castle, but take the time and explore the gardens and the walking trails. You won't regret it! Tickets bought at the gate are €16.00 per adult if bought online, but €18.00 at the gate. This really baffles me, but I love it. In America, when you buy tickets to things online ahead of time, you are hammered with convenience and service charges. But MANY of the attractions I visited in Ireland offered discounts for online purchases - I LOVE IT! Parking cost a couple of Euro and their parking machine wasn't taking credit cards that day, so you might want to bring cash with you just in case. read more

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We absolutely loved Blarney Castle and the surrounding gardens. We came in November and during Covid so we basically had the castle to ourselves! There were no lines and no waiting, I can imagine it gets very claustrophobic during the busy season. I saw signs for wait times of 60 minutes during peak season! The castle is amazing! It's one of the only castles where you can walk through the entire thing. There are definitely some tight spaces and steep staircases, but it's totally worth it. Amazing to be able to walk through a 600+ year old castle. And of course once you get to the top, you HAVE to kiss the Blarney Stone. There are 2 men that will help you, one holds you while you grip the iron bars and the other takes your photo. During Covid they're disinfecting after every person, so don't worry about that. After you kiss the Stone, there's a small gift shop at the bottom where you can purchase your photos. Pretty reasonably priced as well. We also enjoyed walking through the rest of the gardens and grounds. The air smelled amazing. I know it's weird to say but I could not get over how amazing the air smelled. There's several trails and plenty of beautiful gardens, you could spend all day there walking around. We had such a great day, I highly recommend taking a tour bus or spending the day there on your next trip to Ireland. Definitely one of the best days I've ever had. read more

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The Blarney Castle site is a must see for folks visiting Cork. The grounds are gorgeous with several varied gardens, including a garden of poison. Of course, the penultimate reason for going is to kiss the Blarney Stone. There are staff to help you get in position and they will take your photo if you don't have co-travelers who will. There are two cafes on site. I had a very good sandwich, soft ice cream and an espresso. Overall, a very good experience. I couldn't recommend it more highly. read more

Story... 10/10 Exhibits... 10/10 Weather 2/10 ***very damp This was my favorite stop of our Ireland excursion. The weather was not on our side, and the sheets of rain prevented us from being able to explore the gardens, but we were able to get an in-depth look at the castle. Be prepared for the stairs and alleyways to be short, narrow, and slick. Every room has something to explore, and they all have helpful information regarding the room. With two hours here, we only really had enough time to snoop through the castle. Definitely coming back here! read more

The Blarney Stone is something that I had always heard of but getting to kiss the stone is something that I can knock off my bucket list. Now, what does the legend say you wonder? Kissing the stone will give you the gift of the gab aka you will be a charmer. The actual kissing of the stone was semi-terrifying. My friend almost didn't do it and then we had to talk her into it since you can't come all the way to Ireland to the Blarney Castle and not kiss the stone. Basically, you sit down facing away from the stone which is on the wall of the castle. You then turn your head towards the wall, being held by the employee and kiss it upside down. It is very involved after climbing up many steps to even get there, so now I have that achievement to boost of as well. The actual grounds are quite pretty. We enjoyed walking around and snapping photos of the castle and the adjacent buildings. Luckily because we came right when they opened there were not many people and we did not have to wait in line or have too many other tourists around us at all. Yes, kissing the stone is a bit hokey, but you gotta do it. Now that I've done it I do not feel the need to ever put myself through that ordeal again though! read more

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You could spend a whole day here. Everything was worth the visit. Don't miss the giant swing also. read more

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The Blarney Castle complex has quite a lot of attractions spread across its 60 acres. It has an amazing medieval castle built way back in 1446. It has caves to explore. It has some pretty water ways. It has gorgeous gardens and walking paths that criss-cross the grounds. It has the Blarney Stone ! It has lots of food options. It has lots of retail stores. It even has a hotel. You could easily spend a day here. read more

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You come here for one thing and one thing only.... to kiss the blarney stone. Is it a tourist stop??? Absolutely and it was so much fun! When you visit Ireland this is a must stop! I came with a tour group and since our guide already purchased tickets we got to bypass the long line of people waiting to get tickets. Then it was off to the castle to climb the narrow spiral steps to the open top. Once at the top you walk over to the section where two guys are there to help you get in position to kiss the stone. This takes a minute... one has to lean backwards (holding on to an iron railing) from the parapet walk. Of course they take photos for you... in hopes you will purchase. Just hand your phone off to someone in your group before you lay down! It happens super fast but it is so worth it. After kissing the stone you are suppose to have the gift of gab. Will see :) We lucked out with the weather, it was sunny with just a little bit of wind. read more

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Kissing the Blarney stone, ok I did it. Got there very early. No waiting. Would I do it again? No. The staircase up to stone is a but tight with very tiny stairs. The stairs coming down are much wider and easier to come down. What you need to see is the grounds! Amazing! There were hidden gardens, waterfalls, ponds, lakes, statues! Such a beautiful place to wander about! Skip the stone. Walk the grounds. That's what Blarney should be famous for! read more

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This is a beautiful facility with gorgeous grounds. Make sure to visit the stone in the castle first. We were there at 10 AM and had an hour wait on a weekday in June. There are staff at the stone to help position you and they take your picture (charge if you choose to buy it). You can walk around the grounds/gardens. There is a bagpiper playing next to the castle. We were on a bus tour and were there 2.5 hours which was enough time to visit stone, see some of the gardens, and have time for lunch. read more

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I DID IT!!! You can, too. What a fantabulous feeling knowing I'm now blessed with the Gift of Blarney! Yes, like countless other pilgrims that slowly ascended turret stairs, anxiously anticipating the moment. I was aware that the Gift required an inverted Kiss of the Blarney Stone, but this 50+ year old didn't realize you had to be a contortionist! Oy! My wife and I marched forward and each went into our less than modest positions, slapped-on that (potentially) germ infested stone a brief smooch while cameras snapped. Oh what a feeling - Blarney We Now Be! Blarney Castle and the surrounding park lands are absolutely beautiful to stroll and spend a relaxing day. Our time was limited and the Stone's Gift had been achieved. read more

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Neat castle. Overpriced entrance fee. It is more of a tourist stop. We experienced a great tour at Ross castle providing more information about castle and tower house life for only €5 each. This is a beautiful place with lovely gardens. read more

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We really enjoyed seeing the castle and gardens, but I thought the stone was very overrated. To get to the stone, you climb up quite a few stairs in narrow spiral staircases. At the top there are some really great views. We were lucky that there was no line when we were there. There were signs that indicated it's up two hours long sometimes. To kiss the stone, you have to lay down on a slippery mat and hang upside down only holding on to some metal bars. There's a three foot gap you're hanging over and it definitely feels like you're going to slip right through to the ground. It doesn't seem safe. I definitely think seeing the castle and gardens are worth seeing, but not the stone itself. read more

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What a beautiful castle and grounds. The sculptures on the walk up are very interesting. We were greeted by a gentleman playing the bag pipes. We had about a 90 minute wait to get in the castle. Some of the stairs are steep and narrow and can be a bit claustrophobic. They have rooms you can tour and look out the windows. Once at the top you see the bell and can enjoy the view. You have to sit backwards and hang a bit upside down to kiss the Blarney stone. They also take your picture you can purchase. We took our own pictures. You take another staircase down. It was worth the wait to say you have done it. read more

The Blarney castle is a must visit if in the area. The place ran us 50 euro for a family of 4 (2 adults and 3 kids). There is no cost difference for buying online versus there and you still have to wait in the line for tickets if you order online too. Once in the grounds we headed straight to the castle and Blarney Stone. They are one in the same - you wait in line regardless even if you just want to see only the castle. For us on a Monday around 2pm we were in line about 90 minutes. The castle was really neat and my hubby and I did kiss the stone but with the precarious way you have to lean to get to the stone we let our girls opt out of trying (if I was a little concerned being upside down - I know they would be too). After finishing with the castle and stone you can wander the ground and see the Blarney house (from the exterior) and see all the different gardens. They have a poison garden full of deadly or poisonous plants and another favorite was the stone garden filled with lots of unique things like the wishing stairs, the witch stone, and the seven sisters. We were within the park for about 4 hours and still didn't see everything. They do have parking at the castle for 2 euros. We would totally come back again. read more

So I pretended to stand in line for the kissing of the rock but totally bailed once I got closer haha! We enjoyed this castle. Our favorite part of the area though had to be the park. We laid under a big tree and it was just breathtaking! read more

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Amazing place to visit. As a child, I only read and seen pictures of castles and to to see one in person is awesome. It's also educational, you'll have an insight of how life was in the medieval times. Some people kissed the "Blarney Stone", which has an interesting story behind it. I'm glad this is part of our tour. read more

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I had a great time here and enjoyed the historical significance of the castle. I have had generations of my family come here to kiss the rock. Also, there are some great gardens here. There is a cafe here as well. *NEED TO KNOW* 1. Make sure to bring your student ID for a discount 2. They have family plans that make it sum what affordable 3. It is expensive to get in. It costs €18+ 4. Don't bring your drone. 5. Take a cab to and from this castle because it is so much easer and cheaper. 6. The restaurants can call a cab for you read more

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I continue to love Blarney Castle and grounds. The admissions has gotten much steeper but I totally understand. They do such a great job keeping everything together and presentable. Plan to spend at least 4 hours there if you want to explore the entire grounds. There are so many paths to take. The wonderful and beautiful gardens are just a haven for pictures. The sculptures are another place to hang about. The open fields by the lake with the wonderful animals are a sight! The cafes are well priced and staffed. The castle itself is one thing to see and I assume most people come for the Blarney stone. The line to wait to kiss the stone can be 30 min + on busy days so come early! Loads of bus tours come here. The walk up isn't bad at all. The guys who are supervising the stone though are quite abrupt since there is performance pressure for them due to the heavy lines. I love coming just to explore the gardens and I still have more to see! I can't wait to come back! read more

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I loved visiting the Blarney Castle. I thought that kissing the stone was a little hokey. You climb up 100 steps to two Irishman and a camera. They ask you to hang your head over the castle wall while one holds onto your waist and the other says "now kiss the stone." Legend has it that you will gain eloquence if you kiss the stone. There is a long history attached to this process. The castle is still largely intact and sits on 60 acres of parklands. This includes waterways, arboretums, avenues and gardens. Ireland's only poison garden is located on the property. It is a collection of poisonous plants from around the world. Each plant has a sign posted with information about its uses and toxicity. There is a trail that takes you to the Rock Close and Water Garden. This area rewards you with two flowing waterfalls and is absolutely beautiful. You can also explore the Rock Close. You can try out the "wishing steps." If you walk down these steps backwards with your eyes shut, all of your wishes will come true. In this area you will also find the "Witches Stone." Supposedly there is still magic attached to it. read more

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What a fun experience. Kissing the actual Blarney Stone is mostly hype, but the castle is pretty cool and the gardens surrounding the castle are spectacular. The climb up to the top of the castle is usually a very slow procedure as, unless you are one of the first to arrive in the morning or you are the first bus load to arrive from a cruise ship, you will be plowing your way slowly up a narrow stair case. Once you have kissed the stone, your way back down the stairway is less crowded and you should have time to check out the different rooms, nooks and crannies. Once you have exited the castle, and if you have time, you can meander through the castle gardens and see the many different areas that have been designed to entertain you. Some of the rock formations are unusual and deserve a visit. To see everything will take you most of a half day. If you also visit the textile mill shop, you can add another hour. Add an hour in the pub for a snack and most of a day can be exhausted. This place is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Beautiful ruins of a castle and surrounding grounds. Visitors are able to walk the entire castle and there is helpful info placards scattered to learn about the history and architecture. The gardens are also well worth walking and exploring. No regrets whatsoever... read more

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Wonderful experience to spend the night is this perfect castle. Didn't know what to expect but there were all the modern conveniences that don't impact the castle atmosphere. Would have loved a quick tour and history overview. The staff was very helpful. Beautiful property with a wonderful walking trail near!!! Would go again! read more

No visit to the Blarney Castle and Gardens would be complete with "kissing the Blarney Stone". My wife wasn't interested in climbing to the top of the castle and waiting in queue to kiss the Blarney Stone but she thoroughly enjoyed the castle gardens. The gardens really are fabulous but my goal was to kiss the Blarney Stone. So, I trudged with the steps and stood in line for my turn. Now, kissing the Blarney Stone is not quite as easy as you might think. You need to lay on your back and stick your head out through an opening "way up high" in the castle and stretch out to kiss the stone. Fortunately, there are 2 guys there to hold your feet and keep you from tumbling down. Trust me -- it's worth it. People always said I had the gift of gab but now it's official. After climbing back down, I did take time to enjoy some of the gardens with my wife but the highlight of this tour stop was "kissing the Blarney Stone". read more

Blarney Castle must be one of the world's most well-known castles. Mention it and the Blarney Stone and Irish folklore come to mind. But there is much more to it than that. The present castle was built in 1446 by Dermot McCarthy, King of Munster. It is much larger than the typical Irish Tower House. There was a long queue to go up the 110 steps to kiss the Barney Stone (nearly a two hour wait). I had kissed it it on a previous visit and wanted to see more of the grounds. We spent our time here exploring the castle exterior and its beautiful gardens and grounds. A path leads from the visitor centre along the River Martin to the castle proper. The castle itself is a partial ruin. (It was abandoned in 1646 during a siege by forces of Cromwell. It was finally forfeited during the Williamite War of 1688-1691.) At the base of the castle are the entrances to caves and tunnels. The castle's defenders escaped though these caves, supposedly with the the castle's gold treasure. The attackers found only two retainers remaining (Something very Game of Thrones about that.) Visitors may explore the caves. Around the castle are views of the lookout tower, the battlements and the stone itself. Adjacent to the castle is a Poison Garden. This garden has all sorts of nefarious plantings, including Foxglove, Henbane, Oleander and Wormwood. Inside protective cages are Marijuana and Opium Poppy plants. (Needles to say, these two attracted great attention.) Blarney House is a manor house built in 1874 by the Colthurst Family, the present owners of the property. The house is open to visit during summer months. A must-see when in County Cork. Plan on spending a day if you want to kiss the Blarney Stone and explore the extensive grounds. read more

Great for a family day out , lots to explore and great views . Access to the top of the castle is up some steep steps but worth the effort.

First things first: I did not kiss the Blarney Stone. Cue sad-face emoji. My lovely lower back has been grumbly my entire trip to Ireland thus far, so I knew not to push it by hiking up a bunch of steep, slippery steps and awkwardly laying on my back to push toward an apparent good-luck stone. I also have a kind-of crappy immune system, so I didn't feel like potentially catching other folks' diseases. Which is possible because I doubt they sanitize that thing. Yuck. Gift of eloquence? Ah, well. Will survive, I suppose. BUT! Even without the smooching stone part, I can say Blarney is so worth a visit...especially if you like photographing flowers and trees. The place is obviously steeped in rich history, but there's also SO much beauty to the surrounding grounds! I especially loved their poison garden. It was so cool to read about the poisonous plants and the related folklore. I also enjoyed getting too close to take photos! Marijuana is among the cool-looking plants. You can also walk down to the fern garden and waterfall. I'd recommend you do both. However, if you plan to have a photoshoot more than 3-5 minutes long, maybe move aside to let other queuing tourists take their photo/selfie. I experienced a couple selfish groups while attempting to photograph the attractions. It's possible to make Blarney a half or full day attraction. I stayed for maybe a couple hours at most but really enjoyed my visit. If you're in the area, this is a must stop. read more

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A beautiful castle. Leave time to explore the massive gardens. Beautiful grounds with plenty to see.

You might come here to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, but don't miss the Blarney Castle grounds because they are fabulous! I'd love to spend more time here exploring the gardens and grounds, but we were on an excursion from the cruise ship, so time was limited. Our guide managed to organize it so that we were there without a queue to the stone (amazing because I'd hear that the queue can sometimes be up to two hours). Even if you don't actually want to kiss stone, you can climb the stairs and walk right past where the kissing is happening or you might decide that you'll go ahead and kiss it. One of my Yelp friends made the great suggestion of using some Jameson's on it before kissing it. I'd suggest taking a nip of Jameson's after kissing it (should kill any germs, right?). The gardens/grounds have beautiful waterfalls and various trails to discover all types of cool things including some interesting rock formations. There were areas of the grounds that we just didn't see because of time, but what we did see was really beautiful. read more

STARDATE 0429.2014... Rick Steves, Europe Guru Extraordinaire, despises Blarney Castle and completely omits it from his 3 week tour of Ireland. Captain Kirk sent me on a mission to investigate... My briefing for the Captain: -Lovely expansive grounds and gardens. -Castle itself is quite large and "fascinating". -The climb to to the top of the castle is very interesting and fun. -No lines or crowds during late April. -12 euro / $16.50 per person seemed pricey initially, but was well worth it. -Most importantly, after kissing the Blarney Stone, a week later I still showed no signs herpes, hepetitus A B or C, bird flu, swine flu, SARS, the clap, Zombie Virus, nor any strange skin rash or illness. So far at least. Doctor McCoy said we got lucky this time, but Spock stated our actions were "illogical". Conclusions: This is a great attraction to visit while in Ireland. Rick Steves is losing it. read more

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Such a fun place! Definitely recommend if you are visiting Ireland to make this spot a stop. Many tours you can do that end up here. Leave yourself a few hours time as the line sometimes takes quite a while but the sites are beautiful and you can leave some members of your party in line while you explore the gardens, then switch, up until you get inside. If you are claustrophobic, some areas of the castle are pretty tight, but you can make it! Views from the top are worth it. My husband and I got a Christmas ornament and made sure to get a certificate as well (we shared one instead of getting two separate certificates). Loved our day trip!! read more

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My wife and I were going to do the Belfast tour, but we had another event that was going to conflict with getting back on time, so we had to do the Blarney Castle tour instead. I think it ended up being quite successful. If you think about it, you're paying to climb up a castle and kiss a random rock, but the way it's set up is actually quite thrilling. It did feel like waiting in line for a roller coaster and when you lay down and bend over backwards to kiss the rock, if you look down it's just as scary as a roller coaster. Also, the walk up to the rock was quite impressive. The staircase was super narrow and you can see how the castle was good for defense. Let's hope I have years of good luck! read more

Nice castle to explore - not too big. My husband braved the precarious position to kiss the Blarney Stone, which is set in the wall below the battlements. Once kissed, the stone bestows the gift of eloquence. I can be a bit of a germaphobe, so I decided I was perfectly okay with not putting my lips in the same place millions of other visitors have. We set off to explore the rest of the grounds, which were pretty sizable. They even have a cave on the premises. read more

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This is an ABSOLUTE must on your Cork bucket list. For 18 euros, you gain entrance to the Blarney Castle & gardens. The property is huge, so wear comfortable clothes & extra comfortable shoes. Pro tip: Head straight to the Blarney Castle & wait in line to kiss the Blarney Stone. The line is quite long & the wait for us was 60 minutes. If you go right at opening, I imagine it's less. And yes, it did take the entire 60 minutes. It's a bit of walk up the top where the stone is located, and you will have to walk up lots of stairs. The area is a bit tight. Keep that in mind. Also, you get maybe 10-15 seconds to kiss the stone. They move quick. There is a gentleman who assists you as you lay down & kiss the stone with your head upside down. But again, they move quick. I highly recommend preparing your cameras ahead of time. Have someone in your group take photos or videos and be prepared to switch quickly for them! Don't miss the moment because it goes by in a flash! They do sell the professional photos downstairs for 10 euros (there is a camera up there taking photos). After, take your time and enjoy the beautiful property. There is a waterfall & poison garden on the property. Overall, gorgeous place that must be visited! read more

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First of all, that is not me kissing the Blarney Stone in the photo below. Secondly. the gift of eloquence was certainly not bestowed on me. The once home of Dermot McCarthy whose long missives to Queen Elizabeth I led to the term "Blarney" and later the "Blarney Stone" or should I say "Stone of Eloquence" is today a charming castle in the Irish countryside. It is about 600 years old which is reflected in the well worn stone and spiral, narrow staircase that takes you to the top. Slippery when wet it is still easily navigated. There is a staircase that takes you up and another that brings you down which avoids congestion in the narrow staircases..The stone is suppose to be a gift from Robert the Bruce. To kiss the stone all you have to do is lay on your back, hold on to two bars and pull yourself forward and down. You then have a great view of the stone and the sheer drop to the ground. Kiss the stone then wait for the spotters to pull you back. Oh, you can buy a not inexpensive picture of all of it. The top of the castle provides wonderful photography. Guide books are available in English, French and German. It will cost 16 Euro online and 18 Euros at the gate for adults and less for others. The castle opens at 9 and closes at 5:30 or 6:30 depending upon the season. The last ticket to be sold for the day is sold a 1/2 hour before closing. The grounds and gardens are open and worth exploring on their own. I liked the "Poison Garden" but then the unusual and complex hold a fascination for me. read more

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For heaven's sake, don't visit Blarney Castle just for that ridiculous stone. Whether you choose to kiss the stone or not (we didn't), if you have an aesthetic interest in castles, this is a great example of a ruined castle (see photos). Unlike, say, Kilkenny Castle, which is more like a museum/preservation project, Blarney Castle is just the bare bones--stone walls and a few other structural elements. It's fun simply to roam around in, to run up and down the narrow tower stairs, to stick your head out the windows and take in the countryside, and just generally to explore and enjoy. Blarney Castle is quite handy to Cork City if you have a car. read more

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Great castle with a lonnnnggg steep flight of steps to get to the top and kiss the Blarney Stone....but it's worth it. Great view from the top as well. Grounds are attractive with clean restroom and dining facility. read more

This castle is an absolute must-do in Ireland! Exploring the castle is really fun and cool. The view from the top is beautiful, and also you can't forget about kissing the blarney stone!!! There are guys who work at the castle who hold/support you as you kiss the stone so no need tobe scared. This place is privately owned and unlike some attractions, you can buy tickets online. This will also save you 50 cents. read more

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Such a fun castle to visit because it's a real medieval castle. This stairwells are narrow and fun to climb. The gardens on the grounds are just amazing the flowers are beautiful. And walking in the little cave was a great way to cool off for the afternoon read more

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