Blarney Castle
Category: Families, Outdoors, Rainy Day, Sightseeing
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Parks & Gardens, Visitor Centres, Tours, General Attractions
Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy
Blarney Castle
Georgina Campbell
Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention beyond Munster ever since.
Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest treasures. Now that might have something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of our Tower. Kiss it and you'll never again be lost for words.
Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest treasures. Now that might have something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of our Tower. Kiss it and you'll never again be lost for words.
Opening Time:
The Castle, Rock Close Gardens and Lakeland Walk are open all year, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Monday to Saturday. May: 9am-6.30pm; Jun-Jul-Aug: 9am-7pm; Sept: 9am-6.30pm; Oct-Apr: 9am to sundown. Sundays - Summer: 9am-5.30pm. Winter: 9.00am to sundown. Last Admissions is 30 minutes before closing.
Admission Charge:
Adult €12; Student/Seniors €10; Children (8-14 yrs) €5; Family (2 adults, 2 children) €30
Directions
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