Blarney Castle

For over 200 years, world statesmen, literary giants, and legends of the silver screen have joined millions of pilgrims climbing the steps to kiss the Blarney Stone and gain the gift of eloquence. Its powers are unquestioned but its story still creates debate.

Once upon a time, visitors had to be held by the ankles and lowered head first over the battlements. Nowadays, kissing the Blarney Stone is an altogether safer pursuit and, now endowed with the gift of eloquence, you won't be short of words as you describe your visit of the castle and its lovely gardens.