Blarney Castle
Follow in the footsteps of world leaders and literary legends by kissing the Blarney Stone to get the 'gift of the gab'.
Overview
Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's oldest and most storied fortresses, renowned for its soaring walls and towers. Immersed in scenic gardens, including a peaceful boardwalk, the estate's most famous feature is the Blarney Stone.
Set into the castle's parapet, visitors have for centuries given the stone block a ritualistic smooch to, at least according to legend, receive the talent of eloquence, or as the locals say it: 'gift of the gab'.
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