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Travel Tips

Visit in the afternoon for fewer crowds and a more personal experience. 1

1-hour visit, admission ticket not included. 2

Don't miss kissing the Blarney Stone for the gift of eloquence. 3

Kiss the Blarney Stone early to avoid long lines. 4

Introduction

History

  • 🏰 Built: The current structure dates back to 1446, built by Cormac Láidir MacCarthy.
  • 🛡️ Medieval Stronghold: Originally a timber house, replaced by a stone fortification in 1210.
  • ⚔️ Historical Events: Played a role in the Desmond Rebellions, Irish Rebellion of 1641, and Williamite War in Ireland.
  • 👑 Ownership: Changed hands multiple times, including the MacCarthy family, Hollow Sword Blade Company, and Jefferyes family.
  • 🔥 Blarney House: Built in 1874 in Scottish baronial style, overlooking a lake.

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Attractions

  • 🪨 Blarney Stone: Kiss it to gain the gift of eloquence.
  • 🏰 Castle: Explore the dungeons, battlements, and various rooms like the kitchen and chapel.
  • 🕳️ Dungeon: Visit the chilling dungeon used to hold prisoners.
  • 🪞 Mirror Room: A unique room with historical significance.
  • 🪑 Banqueting Hall: Imagine medieval feasts in this grand room.

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Gardens

  • 🌳 Fern Garden: Features over 80 types of ferns.
  • 🌺 Herbaceous Border: A 100-meter-long double herbaceous border with an 80m rose pergola.
  • 🧪 Poison Garden: Home to poisonous plants like wolfsbane and mandrake.
  • 🌲 Great Trees: Contains some of the largest specimen trees in Ireland.
  • 🪨 Seven Sisters: A group of stones with their own legends.

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Visitor Information

  • 🎟️ Tickets: Adult €22, Student/Senior €17, Children €10, Family €55.
  • 🕒 Hours: Vary by month, generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • 📅 Closed: December 24th and 25th.
  • 🗺️ Location: Blarney Village, 8 km northwest of Cork city.
  • 🚗 Parking: Free car and coach parking available.

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Accessibility

  • ♿ Gardens: Large parts are wheelchair accessible.
  • 🚻 Toilets: Accessible toilets available.
  • 🐕 Assistance Dogs: Permitted on-site.
  • 🅿️ Parking: Disability parking spaces available.
  • 🛤️ Paths: Some paths may be uneven; assistance may be required.

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Reviews

  • 🌟 Juli Harland: 'Stunning place with much more to see than just the stone.'
  • 🌸 Kat W: 'Beautiful flowers, statues, woods, and rock formations.'
  • 🌿 Karolina J: 'Gardens are the main attraction, very impressive.'
  • 🐝 Peter Watson: 'Bee keeping, Rock Close, and Fern Garden are amazing.'
  • 🌳 Olga Zagorulko: 'A paradise for nature lovers with a huge variety of trees and flowers.'

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