Wow. This place is not only huge but gorgeous. If you are staying in the area, it is well worth visiting multiple times to walk the grounds due to their size. Everything is well kept and once again it is so much bigger than I ever imagined. Blarney is in a town, and it is almost unassuming. You are driving thinking you will drive up and just see this giant castle, but that is not the case. You park in this area that looks like a park itself with some shops but once you enter, that is when you see the castle in the distance. It is not a long walk from the entrance to the main area. And the castle itself is very neat, with detailed descriptions of what each room was. It is not very accessible for those that cannot climb very steep steps though, so beware. Around the castle itself, you have various gardens you can check out. The Poison Garden was my personal favorite. They also have everything well marked, with fun facts as you are exploring. They even have a cave section you can check out. They do have a little spot on the grounds too that you can grab a coffee, snack, beverage; as you are walking around. Plus they have the normal gift shop. read more

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Tourists visiting Blarney Castle may hang upside-down over a sheer drop to kiss the stone, which is said to give the gift of eloquence. There are many legends as to the origin of the stone, but some say that it was the Lia Fáil--a magical stone upon which Irish kings were crowned.* from Wiki So as a tourist, I have to visit Blarney Castle and lined up in the rain to kiss the Blarney Stone so I can be more persuasive? The line was long................ I don't think I would do it again.. but hey I can now tell people I did it! The ground though is really nice for taking some photos..... I am really not sure about that gift of eloquence.. I just find I am just talking nonsense non stop according to my Yelp friend... BTW, I am still looking to kiss a stone that will give me the gift of super Yelping! read more

Kissing the Blarney Stone has long been on my bucket list. I checked that off this brisk, March day. The weather was clear so we were able to take in the view from the top of the castle, and the crowds were nonexistent so we were first in line to kiss the stone. It was the perfect day to explore the Blarney grounds! I could've spent the whole day here! The walk up the stairs to get to the stone was very steep and passage was tight. I began to get a little nervous that my claustrophobia would kick in. However, i was at the top before I knew it. The poison garden was very interesting and the hike around the grounds was filled with historic facts about the different areas. This was definitely worth the visit! read more

The Blarney Castle was by far, one of the top stops on our Irish Christmas. This castle is the home of the Blarney Stone, YES!, but this castle also has more to offer! The Blarney castle sits on grounds that have caves, tunnels, gardens, walking trails, not to mention history! So yes, take the castle to the top and wait in line to kiss the Blarney Stone, I did it!, and then go exploring around the castle and the grounds. The underground caves/tunnels are wet and muddy so wear the right shoes for that. The man will not drop you...he is used to that. Trust him and when it says empty all your pockets....that means all. Things do fall out when you are upside down and sliding around on the mats. I visited at Christmas so the queue was very short, maybe 20-30 minutes. But in the summer the queue can be as long as 2-3 hours...ugh This castle is very well kept and maintained, but shockingly not furnished at all. The grounds are mighty with a lot to offer, take your time and explore. I wish we had planned better, we could have had a nice picnic any where in any of the many gardens. When you cross the small bridge coming or going...make a wish and toss in a coin...your wish may come true! read more

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I really enjoyed visiting this castle! We got to kiss the Blarney Stone and afterwards we explored the whole castle and the gardens. So much to see. It was not busy when we were there but I can see it getting super busy in the summer time. read more

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What a great experience to visit the world famous Blarney Castle and get to kiss the Blarney Stone. The admission is about 15euros and you get to visit the castle and the grounds. It's absolutely beautiful, as you walk to the castle in the distance. Be forewarned, the que from start to the top goes they the walls if the castle and uses very narrow and steep uneven stairs. So, it you are claustrophobic or have trouble negotiating uneven stairwells, be forewarned that this might be difficult for you. But, if you make it to the top, you will be rewarded with a tremendous view of the grounds, and then get to kiss the stone. You will walk around the premier of the walls, and then an attendant will help you to bend over backwards to kiss the stone. Don't worry that the legend is that some workers go up there after hours to pee on the stone as a joke to all of the tourists, there are worse things to worry about. Savor the moment and enjoy read more

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The sentiments I have of Blarney Castle tie to my family roots: half of my maternal side hails from Cork; the other half from Limerick. My beloved great grandmother, who immigrated from Limerick, kissed the Blarney Stone herself. If Dib Dee kissed the Blarney Stone, I definitely wanted to, too! For those who don't know, kissing the Blarney Stone is supposed to bestow the gift of eloquence (ability to flatter or persuade) to the kisser. The grounds of Blarney Castle are beautiful! There are a few gardens - the intriguing Poison Garden being one, in addition to a fern garden and a rose garden - as well as a small cave and several miles of walking paths. The castle itself, though appropriately showing its age, was quite magnificent. I'm always intrigued to think of the people who lived there hundreds of years ago and what their lives were like. If you opt to kiss the Blarney Stone, you'll be in line for at least an hour. The later in the day you arrive, the longer the wait might be. Note that there is ONE line - you can't skip even if you don't want to kiss the stone. There is a bagpiper outside of the castle who plays quite a variety of tunes - many classic and contemporary American ones, interestingly enough. He was really nice about posing for pictures with both kids and adults. Make sure to tip him! Once you're inside of the castle, you'll see various rooms on your way up to the stone. The first main room still has a fireplace and the roof shows the exposed plant matter (it wasn't hemp..I forget now what it was!). You then walk up a narrow spiral staircase for several floors. Kissing the stone requires you to lay on your back (obviously) and lean back on the parapet's edge while gripping two iron bars. The attendant is there to hold and direct you, but know that there are also iron bars underneath the narrow opening: you won't fall through, so don't let your nerves get the best of you and enjoy the moment, because it goes so quickly! (It's also customary to tip the attendant, so don't be stingy!) They will snap a picture for you, which you can purchase for a minimum of €10. The aforementioned picture, along with other souvenirs, can be purchased at the desk right inside of the castle entrance. There is at least one other souvenir shop across from the castle entrance and up some stairs, and a coffee shop that sells post cards and trinkets. Visiting Blarney Castle and kissing the Blarney Stone - like my Irish great-grandmother did decades ago - was a highlight of our trip to Ireland! #900 read more

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Plenty of places to explore around the castle. Depending on how much time you gave you may want to skip the endless line to hang upside down to kiss the stone. Weird and yuck! There is an Irish mill shop and of course plenty of gifts to buy. A bit further of a walk, a great pub for lunch. read more

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I was inclined to skip Barney Castle, expecting it to be a tourist trap and I had no interest in kissing the Blarney Stone. But this was actually one of the best castles we saw - ruined, but still intact enough to be able to roam around and see what it was like. I'm read more

Love Blarney Castle and Gardens, getting a member ship for an adult is really worth it.

This place isn't discussed enough. I always hear about the Blarney Stone, and how is a tourist "must do". We almost didn't do this, cuz we weren't really interested. But we had a day so why not. I'm so glad we had the time. We didn't even get to see the grounds in full bloom, and it was the most beautiful site. We both agreed that this was the best thing we saw in Ireland, and our whole trip was traveling to awesome locations! Go here and see the castle and the grounds. It's 1000% worth it!!! read more

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The castle itself is kind of a tourist trap. I mean, as much as a really historic castle in a beautiful part of Ireland can be. Besides the Blarney Stone, and let's be honest, kissing that darn rock is the main reason anybody goes here, the castle itself is a run down, decaying, shell with windy staircases (it is a workout to get to the Blarney Stone at least) and tight little alcoves barely worth exploring. Beyond that, however, the grounds of the castle are absolutely spectacular. There are some amazing nature trails that criss-cross its huge acreage. These trails lead to some structures, like an old blast furnace and the amazing Blarney Manor House (a private residence whose owners much really enjoy all the tourists poking around). All of these are more interesting than the castle itself. There's also a garden full of poisonous plants in cages straight out of Harry Potter for people who are into the slightly skewed. Admission isn't outrageously expensive (around 15 Euros for access to both the castle and the grounds) but for what basically accounts to a nature trail and a photo op, it's not quite worth the price to me. Done it once now, never again. But maybe I'm just bitter that I seem to have kissed the wrong stone. There's a white stone behind the grey stone you're supposed to kiss and I tried to lean so far back it scared the caretaker (but it was like a great massage how much it stretched my back). So while I did sort of plant my smacker where millions had before, I feel no more pithy since. So no help with the old Yelp reviews from the stone for me for sure. read more

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The Blarney Castle didn't disappoint until it came to hike up the stairs to reach the BlarneyStone. It's was a gorgeous day to take advantage of the sights. I recommend going here to check out the beautiful grounds and the castle. read more

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If you want to experience the beautiful botanical gardens and a real castle and get to kiss the blarney stone this is the place for you. This is a also great place to take your kids. There are several places to have lunch on the grounds and explore the beautiful surroundings. It is about twenty dollars each each to get in. There was a hour and a half wait in line to go up the stairs and kiss the Blarney Stone so we passed. There are lots of winding stairs so get into shape. We definitely would love to go here again. The owner still lives on the grounds in his own castle. It's one if the most beautiful places we have seen. read more

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What a treat! To fulfill a dream that I never thought would be possible. To Kiss The Blarney Stone in this magnificent structure. The architecture alone is a feat. Mindblowing that this fortress was created several hundred of years ago, in such a beautiful and pristine location. I'm still pinching myself. So blessed for the opportunity for my family and I to visit this world famous site. Wow!!!! Thumbs up and fist bumps!!!! read more

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Aye, tis a wonderfully wee cottage, this Blarney Castle, lassie. Aye, an yer bound to find the love of yer life here, that's for sure, lovey. As sure as you winning the Irish Sweepstakes, it tis. All ye have ta do is kiss that castle stone on high. Just ask any of the wee leprechauns running to and fro among the shamrocks toward their pot 'o gold. (just a kiss and lo and behold, you're gifted with a healthy dose of malarky) read more

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Had a wonderful day at Blarney Castle grounds. We spent about 3 hours exploring the castle, garden, family home, caves, and waterfall. There's so much to see here so you'd want to plan for a large chunk of time. The castle tour comes with the option to kiss the Blarney Stone- you gain the gift eloquent gab. The is a great condition and the tour involves a walk up a spiral,m stone staircase. There are two cafes on site and a gift shop. read more

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OMG, WOW! The atmosphere & scenery is absolutely spectacular & gorgeous. Sometimes, I would forget how GREEN a world can be after living in desert for over 8 years now. Blarney Castle just took my breath away. I have never seen anything like it, but i guess after you see one castle they start to look the same. But since, this was my first castle I came to: my mouth dropped. The main thing is to "kiss the stone" -- going up was a bit hard, since it was cramped, I felt like i was going to slip but there are ropes that you are able to grab on to. And once you get to the top of the castle - the view is magnificent. So, back to "kissing the stone" -- For a brief moment, i did not want to kiss the stone, since i was pretty nervous getting held up half way upside down by two people. The line wasnt long at all. & it was just a quick peck of the stone. After the castle, you can walk around on the grounds & we came upon a beautiful mansion, it was closed & opens only during summer season. How sad, oh well. For me, it was a place to remember. read more

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Caisleán na Blarnan is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland, and the River Martin. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the current keep was built by the MacCarthy dynasty, Kings of Desmond, and dates from 1446. The noted Blarney Stone is found among the machicolations of the castle. The castle is now a partial ruin with some accessible rooms and battlements. At the top of the castle lies the Stone of Eloquence, better known as the Blarney Stone. I passed on the opportunity to hang upside-down over a sheer drop to kiss the stone. And with my gift for gab, I didn't need any extra help! I actually enjoyed extensive gardens surrounding the castle even more. read more

Blarney castle is known for the famous stone at the top. You have to lie on your back and hold onto two rails and dip your head down to reach the stone to kiss it for good luck. It's kinda scary because you have to dip down pretty low to kiss it. So your body is arched like a bridge and you can fall down! It was a bit rainy when we got to the castle and while we were in the castle walking up, the rain got heavier and we started to hear thunder. It was like a horror movie. We went up to kiss the stone. The weather sure made it a lot more exciting since it was already scary enough to kiss the stone. Right after we finished and walked back down, the rain stopped and the sun came out. It was perfect timing. Made the trip so much more fun and exciting! We headed to Dublin the next day and went to a comedy show. Funny thing is, the comedian made a joke about how all the tourists comes and goes to kiss the Blarney stone. Meanwhile, local teens sneak in there at night to piss on it. I hope that's not true. But what the heck. Yolo. read more

Not gonna say much except that this is a five star place. The castle, the grounds, the staff, the stone kissing ritual, everything was exactly how I expected it to be and more. As long as you can look past the annoying ignorant tourists you will have a great time exploring the castle and grounds, just make sure you leave a couple of hours as there is so much more to see than just "the stone." read more

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First of all--I did not buy into waiting in a 2 hour long line to kiss a stone-(i pictured everyone waking up the following morning with a sore next to their mouth) Instead I roamed the grounds and walked through the hidden gardens and waterfalls and caves. It is gorgeous. The best parts are definitely outside of the line. I never heard anyone who waited in the line to kiss the stone-that it was worth it--most people said "you just gotta do it". Pffft. One of the highlights for me was the Poison Garden situated behind the castle. It is filled with poisonous and illegal substances that can kill you. Definitely worth it. Each one has a description of the plant and I found out -there is even a website for it! The waterfalls were really pretty and the vine or bamboo covered walkway was really neat/photogenic. My recommendation--get away from the castle once you get your token photos in front of the castle and if the line is over an hour wait---explore the grounds and ENJOY your vacation instead of waiting in a line. Especially if you are with a tour group and you are only there for a few hours. Don't wait in line--explore the vast grounds/trails instead. read more

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I kissed the stone and recieved the gift of gab. I don't know if it was just the day I went or not, maybe they're like this ALL the time, but the people whom I ENTRUSTED WITH MY LIFE to hold me over the ledge so I could kiss the stone were not so nice. They basically shoved me toward it, yelled at me to kiss it, and shoved me back to safety. The picture I got didn't show me kissing it- it showed me reaching for the damn bar. I still think it's one of the greatest places ever. The ride to get there is beautiful. The area is beautiful and very VERY green. The castle is beautiful. Memories! If you go after it has rained, be careful going up and down the staircase. The steps are made of slippery stone and they are TINY. The gift shop is cute- they have a TON of tourist crap to buy, but GREAT tourist crap to buy! This place can't be THAT bad if I remember as much as I do after 7 years. read more

My tip for anyone deciding to kiss the Blarney stone is to keep your arms low so that a good picture can be taken. I had my arms up high so my face was completely covered while I was kissing the stone. There was a man on my tour said that when he was in Ireland 30 years ago the stone was an actual solo standing stone and not the stone that we kissed on this trip. We did an internet search and it also looked like the blarney stone was a stand alone stone--not a stone attached to the castle that we had to kiss lying down (like we had on this trip). I'm not sure if this is a scam or not but pictures of kissing the stone were very expensive 10 euros! Walking up to the stone took a while because the stairs up the castle were steep and we had a lady that took a really long time walking up the steps. We were forced to wait a long while on the stairs for this lady to finish climbing the stairs. The stairs down the castle were just as steep and winding as going up. If you dont plan on kissing the blarney stone, I would skip the hike up altogether. read more

I am so glad I made sure this was a stop during my trip to Ireland! I expected Blarney Castle to be just the castle but much to my surprise and delight there were gardens, trails, and waterfalls. We spent about five hours around the castle grounds exploring everything the grounds had to offer, including the thirty minute walk to the lake on the edge of the property. I wasn't going to kiss the blarney stone if there was a long line but we got there at the opening of the grounds and I saw they had wiped down the stone so it was clean. Since it's on the list of things to do before you die I thought "why not" and did it anyway. It doesn't cost anything to kiss the blarney stone, so that's good too. If it was extra there was no way I would have done it. I talked to many locals and everyone said the rumors of people peeing on the stone is just a myth. I mean think about it, people would have to break into the grounds and into the castle after hours, since it's guarded during the day to accomplish that. What would be the point in doing that. I heard from another local that it is a craich they tell visitors to see the look on their face realizing they kissed the stone. So either it's just a lie or just a joke. Either way, just have fun and if you want to kiss the stone kiss it. If someone gives you crap about it, and say "people pee on it!" then give them my response: "well then never swim in the ocean because don't get me started on what whales do in there!" ha! read more

*************If you bought tickets online PRINT them before you arrive or you will be buying another ticket. They do not accept electronic tickets (ie on cell phone.) We watched a couple get turned away from the entrance because of this during our 7 August 2017 visit.************* The Blarney Castle and grounds are a must-see as the castle is possibly the most famous and recognizable in all of Ireland. The grounds are worth a visit alone. The property is expansive and one could dedicate an entire day to exploring the trails, gardens, and other ruins. Get there before 2pm and you might be able to tour the Blarney House - a beautiful Victorian mansion on the castle grounds. HOWEVER - I can't give a five star review because of one reason - The line to kiss the stone. The husband and I had no real interest in kissing the stone (kinda gross really...) but we did want to see the inside of Blarney Castle. Unfortunately, in order to see the castle, we still had to stand in a 2 hour line of people waiting to kiss the stone. Bummer. The line doesn't even wind through the entirety of the castle so in order to see anything, you must jump out of line, explore, and then get back in the line to go up to the next set of rooms. By the time we reached the top, my husband did decide that he may as well kiss the darn stone since we spent so much time getting there. Hasn't made him a more eloquent speaker yet... read more

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Hands down, my favorite thing I did in Ireland. It was always a dream of mine as a child after hearing the myths and legends associated with the Blarney Stone to travel across the pond and kiss the stone. After arriving with the help of Railtours, we were allowed about 2 hours to explore the grounds and the castle, as well as return back to eat. We went through the grounds, explored around the garden (they have poisonous plants growing, marijuana, poppy plants, you name it) and amazing historic architecture... I was enthralled and captivated. The kissing of the stone itself, as the others have said, was a little time consuming and if you are claustrophobic, be warned - it does get cramped in the tower as you climb the stairs. I had such a blast. read more

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I was in Cork for a city trip weekend when came this idea to visit a nice garden around ... BLARNEY CASTLE not very far from Cork we can take easily the bus to reach this place ... that you have to visit ( Bus ticket is not too expensive, and the travel is around 20 - 30 min journey. Be careful the bus don't come often, have a look on the timetable) When I arrived there I was totally impressed. This place is absolutely awesome. The grounds are wide and gorgeous - you can spend all day there, walking, having a good and relaxing time without getting bored. I stayed only 4 hours but if I had known I would have brought my lunch pack and a couple of books The gardens are absolutely cute and I was impressed by the large variety of trees species (and animals as birds foxes ducks rabbits ...) The castle ruins is lovely and it is possible to going up. When I was on the top of it I was totally impressed by the panoramic view... you should have a look there ! There you'll be able to kiss the blarney stone (must to do thing even if it so scary ^^) One of the thing I have also really appreciate is the garden with toxic plants. large varieties and explanations about those toxic plants. Lovely artistic skulls as well. The entrance isn't admission free (12 or 15 € I don't really remember) but if you are around this Castle, it is a touristic attraction but a real good one read more

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When I said to my friends that I was going to visit Ireland, they all said I MUST visit Blarney Castle and kiss the stone. Okay. So, I did. I took a train from Dublin, then a local bus to get to the castle. Paid the fee to get in and got in a queue to go up. It came to my turn and I lied down on my back while someone was holding my body and kissed the stone. I asked the next person in the queue to take an evidence photo of me that I actually "did" it. After I came back from the trip, one of my friends said - "My buddy used to live and grew up in the area. Anyone could go up to the stone without paying a fee and was open to public back then. When he was in high school, they had a couple of beers and went up to the stone...then...." :o Well, even if the story was true, there were tons of people before me who kissed and cleansed the stone already! read more

This was one of my must-see places in Ireland (besides the Cliffs). Our tour guide warned us about the heights, enclosed spaces before we got there, which freaked me out a little. Blarney is probably not one of the most impressive castles in Ireland, but it sure is picturesque. We entered a small crawl space thinking that was the way up to the castle. It wasn't. The real stairs were narrow, but weren't as bad as they were made out to be (a man had to be airlifted out of the top of the castle a few years back with a broken leg after there were no handrails to hold onto. There should be more safety measures implemented). It had been pouring rain all day and when we got to the top, the clouds parted and the sun shone down on the gardens. I think the stone worked? But, you couldn't go back in line to try it again. The rest was a little touristy with souvenirs and pictures being sold at the top. The views were amazing and the gardens beautiful in the fall time. The cafe has some of the best herbal tea, and there is a chocolate shop down the street (which was closed the day we visited) read more

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A must see in Ireland. The grounds are vast, green and spectacular. Beautiful land that the castle sits on and a short, fun hike from the parking lot. Castle is old (as you would expect) but well kept and the short climb (about 100 steps) up a narrow and winding staircase is well worth both the view, and the amazing opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone. We went toward the end of March and encountered very short lines and really not that many people overall at the castle. Not sure we are speaking more "eloquently" now having kissed the stone, but the experience is unique and well worth the germs from the millions who have kissed it before us. A great 5-star experience. Plan on spending an hour or two at the castle and the surrounding grounds. read more

My friend and I drove down from Limerick to check out this castle. It was on the list of things we had to see while in Ireland, partly because I've always heard the legend of kissing the Blarney Stone while growing up. If you're a student, make sure to bring your student ID with you, as it will save you some money. When you enter, you realize it's quite a large ground, with greenery and some flowing streams (much like all of Ireland). If you've been traveling around Ireland quite a lot up until this point, then you've probably already seen quite a few castles. This one isn't that different. Same cold feel on this inside. Narrow, winding, stone staircases upward. When you reach the top you're in for quite a view of Ireland. Rolling, greens everywhere. Homes spaced out in distances (again, much like a lot of Ireland). It always makes me wonder how a country that has existed alongside much of the lifespan of modern human history can preserve so much of its land and space. As opposed to every time I return home to America, we seem to be building houses and buildings on top of each other. I'm sure you'll appreciate the scenery when you make it to the top. While up there, you can decide whether or not you would like to kiss the Blarney Stone and "receive the gift of gab." You can never have enough gab! The stone is hanging above an open ledge. Your mission: grab two metal rods that are fixed on the outside of the stone, pull yourself out to the stone, kiss it, survive. Also provided: two men on your side to violently drag you back in once your lips touch the slab. The castle has seemed to add 3 metal, iron bars a few feet below the gap. Possibly for you to hit your head on and knock you out before you fall to your death. How generous. There was no way I was flying all the way to Ireland and not kissing this stone. No tales of vandals urinating on the stone, no death defying heights, were going to scare me off. You only live once. You should feel the same if you make the venture here. read more

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Stunning, stunning, stunning grounds! Blarney Castle is incredible. It is so lush and green everywhere you look. This place offers so much. A beautiful castle with a lot of great history, caves, a river walk, a lake, gardens, towers, a waterfall and wishing steps, an ice house, dungeons, forest trails, and of course, don't forget to kiss the Blarney Stone. read more

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You cannot go to Ireland and not visit the Blarney Castle. I've been here twice and it's changed slightly over a short 6 years. Areas that used to be cordoned off in the castle are now open to the public as you walk down the stairs. There can be quite a long wait depending on the time of day. The stairs are very narrow and get more narrow as you go higher into the castle. It's one way walking up and one way walking down the other side. There is a rope to hold onto as you climb the stairs. The area at the top can really close in so if you have a confinement issue, you may want to second guess whether you are able to go to the top or not. As the line grows, you may have to stand in those narrow areas for longer than expected. In order to kiss the stone, you have to get down on your back, grab poles behind you and bend over backwards as an assistant leads you to where the location of the stone is. Be sure to look out past the castle when you're up there. Great scenery. Take time to "look" around. It's beautiful. Be sure to look at the rooms as you walk back down, take a walk through the Poison Garden and to the castle in the back. Just follow the paved walkway and you will see the castle. You cannot enter the grounds, but it's a great place to see. This is not a place for people with movement disabilities/restrictions. The walking is good, but the castle is not easily accessible. Many stairs. read more

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Waste of time. Went at 10 am and there hoards of tourists from cruise ships who kept sailing through the entrance. Line to the stone was 90 minutes. Ended up being 120 minutes. The gardens had more weeds than garden. Waste of €18 and 3 hours I will never get back read more

It's probably 3.5 stars, but close enough. I completely agree with David R. -- don't visit it for the stone. It's very anticlimactic to wait in this long line and two seconds after you lay down, you're done. The castle and the grounds are pretty and built in the 15th century (or the reconstruction anyhow), but I think there are other more impressive castles in Ireland. It's a little out of the way for most travelers and I am not sure it is worth it to go out of your way just to see it. read more

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Perfect! Loved it! Im recommending to go with company and friends! Has a coffee shop and great places to relax!

Wow what a great experience wear good walking shoes the stairs can be challenging the gardens are so beautiful took 300 photos and don't feel I took enough it's so beautiful read more

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Ok I got to Kiss the Blarney Stone in an ancient castle the same week as St Patricks day. Is the place cool , Oh Yeah. Was it more amazing than some of the other castles. Sorry I gotta say no. It is just a cool place to go if your from the states and love the history. read more

Put this on your list of places to see if you have the time, money, and desire. It's not all about the stone. The castle sits on a huge chunk of land and the gardens are pretty. There is a lot to explore outside the castle. I visited in May of 2009. We went early in the morning (around 9am), so the line to kiss the stone was not that long yet. Once inside, there really any where else to go but up. The stairs are steep, but you have nice views every 10 steps or so. Once at the top, it's kind of a let down because the whole process of kissing the stone makes you feel like you're on a conveyor belt. Before stepping up to the plate, you need to forget everything you know about germs. Getting in is pricey. Getting your photo is pricier (15 euro, I THINK!). No cameras allowed at the blarney stone. Much like a theme park.... you'll see your photo once you pop out the door at the bottom. I didn't buy mine. There's a pretty good castle cafe across the street. We spent a few hours there total and that was enough for me. read more

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