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Kissing the Blarney Stone
- July 26, 2008
- Rated 3 of 5 by
Kevinmcc from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Legend has it that anyone who kisses the Blarney stone will be granted the "gift of the gab" - meaning they will never be lost for words. I don't know the history behind it, but it could be something to do with the garrulous nature of Cork folk.
The town is beautiful and the castle is a fantastic display of ancient architecture. I love old castles and this town provided more to enjoy.
The line to kiss the stone is long at popular times of the year (spring/summer) but I think it's a must to do at least once if you are in Ireland. It's a great seen with people waiting patiently on line and everyone having a fun time with it.
Blarney Castle
- February 13, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
sizemoretravel from Jacksonville, Florida
Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy. People from all over the world flock to the ruins of this castle to kiss the Blarney Stone. It is believed that if you kiss the stone, you gain the gift of eloquence also known as the "gift of the gab".
Opening times & Rates Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday
May: 9.00am to 6.30pm
Jun-Jul-Aug: 9.00am to 7.00pm
Sept: 9.00am to 6.30pm
Oct-Apr: 9.00am to sundown
Sundays
Summer: 9.30am to 5.30pm
Winter: 9.30am to sundown
Last Admissions: 30 minutes before closing
The Castle is open for the entire year, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The Gardens and Lakeland Walk is open from May 1st to August 31st, Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Blarney Visitor Rates
Adult Admission: Euro 8
Student/Seniors: Euro 6
Children (8-14 years): Euro 2.50
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children): Euro 18.50
Tour Leaders must stay with student groups while visiting the castle, otherwise they will not be allowed kiss the stone.
Guide books are available in French, English and German.
The castle is available free of charge for wedding photography.
Please note that if you book a guided tour of Ireland that includes Blarney Castle, admission is included in the tour.
From journal Tour of Ireland
The Blarney Castle
- October 4, 2005
- Rated 5 of 5 by
qobp from Manitowoc, Wisconsin
The Blarney Castle is a must-see attraction. Even though you need to hang upside-down in order to kiss the Blarney Stone, it's still fun to watch family and friends kiss a stone that millions of people have kissed.
From journal 10-Day Trip to Ireland
Blarney Castle
- October 4, 2005
- Rated 5 of 5 by
afrank76 from Vernon Hills, Illinois
We took a bus from Dublin because we're cheap. It was a long, long, long ride. Get there some other way, but go. The castle and the grounds are amazing, although the climb to the top of the castle is a little scary, seeing as how the stairs barely qualify as stairs. If you can, check out the surrounding town while you're there. Have a light lunch and check out the shops. The people are just as friendly as they are in Dublin. If you get to Blarney via Cork, spend some time there as well. We had a great dinner at a place recommended by a lady in a shop and walked around Cork for a while.
From journal 4 Days In Dublin
Blarney Castle
- September 30, 2005
- Rated 4 of 5 by
axxiz_mutatiz from MEXICO CITY, Mexico
A very nice place to visit, Blarney's Castle was built in the 1200; it is said that Blarney saved an old woman from drowning, and in exchange, she gave him a stone with a spell that he placed in his castle--this stone would give the gift of eloquence to anyone who would kiss it, and funny, you have to do it upside down! Yes, I kissed the Blarney Stone, it would have been very silly to travel that far and not do it. A small spot, but we had a lot of fun--Blarney village is also a pretty little town, and you can do some shopping for Irish stuff.
From journal GGE Cork Week 2.- Blarney and Bentley Bay, Ireland