Blarney Castle

15th century1446Ireland

CountryIreland

RegionCork

Period15th century

Year Built1446

About Blarney Castle

Home of the Blarney Stone - kissing it gives the gift of eloquence. Over 400,000 people kiss it annually. You must hang backwards over a parapet to reach it. The poison garden contains toxic plants.

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