Blarney Stone

Blarney Stone, Blarney, Cork, Southern Ireland

The Blarney Stone is a block of Carboniferous limestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney, about 8 kilometres from Cork, Ireland. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of the gab (great eloquence or skill at flattery). The stone was set into a tower of the castle in 1446. The castle is a popular tourist site in Ireland, attracting visitors from all over the world to kiss the stone and tour the castle and its gardens.

Explore the entire gardens, mystical rock close gardens, dungeons, caves, lake walk and much more!

Opening Times: -

Monday to Saturday
Jan - Feb: 9.00am to 5.00pm (Last Admission 4.00pm)
Mar - Apr: 9.00am to 6.00pm (Last Admission 5.00pm)
May: 9.00am to 6.30pm (Last Admission 5.30pm)
June - Aug: 9.00am to 7.00pm (Last Admission 6.00pm)
Sept: 9.00am to 6.30pm (Last Admission 5.30pm)
Oct: 9.00am to 6.00pm (Last Admission 5.00pm)
Nov - Dec: 9.00am to 5.00pm (Last Admission 4.00pm)

Tour Leaders must stay with student groups while visiting the castle, otherwise they will not be allowed kiss the stone.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.


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