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Tourist Attractions > Europe > Ireland > Blarney Castle | |
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Blarney Castle Description Set in idyllic Irish countryside, Blarney Castle is home to the famous Blarney Stone. Situated high in the battlements of the castle, the stone is thought to be half of the Stone of Scone, an ancient Scottish stone believed to have special powers. Those that kiss the stone are said to inherit the gift of eloquent speech. The castle itself began life as a 10th-century hunting lodge and was rebuilt in stone in 1210, only to be demolished and reconstructed in its original form by Dermot McCarthy, King of Munster, in 1446. Today, much of it lies in ruins. Transportation Air: Cork Airport. Rail: Train: Cork Station. Road: Bus: Regular bus services to Blarney (from Cork Station). Car: N20 (from Cork). Contact Addresses Blarney Castle, Blarney, County Cork, Ireland Tel: (021) 438 5252 Website: www.blarneycastle.ie Ireland - Map 
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