There's more to Blarney than kissing the stone

• 3 out of 5 stars by NiceGinna from Evanston, Illinois
• June 24, 2011

Quote: This was our second visit to Blarney Castle, built in the mid-1400's, and we still haven't visited the Castle, which is mostly in ruins and contains the "Stone of Eloquence"! It's the gardens that attract us, with ancient trees and interesting rock... Read the full Blarney Castle review

From journal A Visit to Ireland

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What every tourist seems to want to see...

• 3 out of 5 stars by rufusni from Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
• April 13, 2011

Quote: An American friend was coming to stay and emailing back and forth the one must do thing was to go to Blarney Castle. So off we set. Blarney village is just north of Cork, off a main road, so its easily reached. The castle is right in the middle of... Read the full Blarney Castle review

From journal Cork Dipping

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Kissing the Blarney Stone

• 3 out of 5 stars by Kevinmcc from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• July 26, 2008

Quote: 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... Read the full Blarney Castle review

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Blarney Castle

• 4 out of 5 stars by sizemoretravel from Jacksonville, Florida
• February 13, 2008

Quote: 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,... Read the full Blarney Castle review

From journal Tour of Ireland

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Blarney Village and Castle

• 0 out of 5 stars by funkyplatt from Gainesville, Florida
• August 7, 2006

Quote: Blarney Village and Castle was one of my favorite stops. We stayed at Claragh house, a short way out of the village. We were greeted with tea and coffee cake with walnuts and homemade whipped cream. We arrived at Blarney Castle at around 4 pm. A... Read the full Blarney Castle review

From journal Two Weeks Around Ireland by car

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The Blarney Castle

• 5 out of 5 stars by qobp from Manitowoc, Wisconsin
• October 4, 2005

Quote: 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

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Blarney Castle

• 5 out of 5 stars by afrank76 from Vernon Hills, Illinois
• October 4, 2005

Quote: 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... Read the full Blarney Castle review

From journal 4 Days In Dublin

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Blarney Castle

• 4 out of 5 stars by axxiz_mutatiz from MEXICO CITY, Mexico
• September 30, 2005

Quote: 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... Read the full Blarney Castle review

From journal GGE Cork Week 2.- Blarney and Bentley Bay, Ireland

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The Blarney Castle

• 5 out of 5 stars by ReachForAStar from Meridian, Idaho
• July 27, 2005

Quote: Stop at the Blarney Castle to reach the legendary stone, and to receive the "gift of the gab," you'll have to climb the steps of the castle, lean backwards under the parapet wall, and kiss the stone upside-down. You'll also see the ancient ruins of... Read the full Blarney Castle review

From journal Ireland: Country of Green Rolling Hills

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Kissing the Blarney Stone

• 4 out of 5 stars by MalervyC from Norristown, Pennsylvania
• March 16, 2005

Quote: We woke up one morning and decided to take the train to Cork to see the infamous Blarney Castle. The metro train cost 35 pounds and took about 2 1/2 hours. The train ride was wonderful; the Irish landscape is so lush and green. Once we got to Cork,... Read the full Blarney Castle review

From journal Bubblin' In Dublin

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