{"id":10314,"date":"2020-08-04T09:02:48","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T16:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/?p=10314"},"modified":"2020-08-12T14:25:31","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T21:25:31","slug":"the-legend-of-irelands-blarney-stone-and-castle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/08\/the-legend-of-irelands-blarney-stone-and-castle\/","title":{"rendered":"The Legend of Ireland\u2019s Blarney Stone and Castle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The legend of Blarney Castle and its Stone dates back centuries. Read the colorful history of Ireland\u2019s most famous attraction and learn how to kiss the Stone.<\/p>\n<p>The Blarney Stone is considered Ireland\u2019s most famous attraction. Excepting this time of Coronavirus, about 400,000 people from around the world visit Blarney Castle to kiss the Stone each year. The folklore is those who kiss the Blarney Stone will be eloquent and articulate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ireland\u2019s Blarney Stone \u2014 Kissing and Telling Its Story<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I did my kissing in 2018.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662e6db81cc50\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662e6db81cc50\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/08\/the-legend-of-irelands-blarney-stone-and-castle\/#Bit_OBackground_on_Blarney\" title=\"Bit O\u2019Background on Blarney \">Bit O\u2019Background on Blarney <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/08\/the-legend-of-irelands-blarney-stone-and-castle\/#How_to_Kiss_the_Blarney_Stone\" title=\"How to Kiss the Blarney Stone\">How to Kiss the Blarney Stone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/08\/the-legend-of-irelands-blarney-stone-and-castle\/#The_Blarney_Legends\" title=\"The Blarney Legends \">The Blarney Legends <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/08\/the-legend-of-irelands-blarney-stone-and-castle\/#Gardens_Ruins_and_More\" title=\"Gardens, Ruins, and More\">Gardens, Ruins, and More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/08\/the-legend-of-irelands-blarney-stone-and-castle\/#Shopping_Must-See_%E2%80%94_Blarney_Woolen_Mills\" title=\"Shopping Must-See \u2014 Blarney Woolen Mills \">Shopping Must-See \u2014 Blarney Woolen Mills <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bit_OBackground_on_Blarney\"><\/span><strong>Bit O\u2019Background on Blarney <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ireland.com\/en-us\/destinations\/republic-of-ireland\/cork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">County\u00a0Cork<\/a>, Blarney Castle originally was built as a wooden structure in the 10<sup>th<\/sup> century. Two-hundred years later, it was replaced with a stone castle. In 1446, Dermot McCarthy, the King of Munster, had the third and current Blarney Castle built.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10315\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10315\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10315 size-full colorbox-10314 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TheLegendofIrelandsBlareneyStoneandCastle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-pin-title=\"While touring Europe, you must see Ireland\u2019s most famous attraction: The Blarney Stone. One of the most well-known castles in Ireland is a travel hotspot you\u2019ll want to mark off your bucket list this summer. You\u2019ll surely leave this must-kiss destination with the gift of gab! #thelegendsofireland #blarneystone #castles #europetravel #famousattractions #gardensinIreland #giftofgab #irelandcastle #irelandtravel #mustseegarden #travel #anntran \" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TheLegendofIrelandsBlareneyStoneandCastle.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TheLegendofIrelandsBlareneyStoneandCastle-300x169.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/360;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10315 size-full colorbox-10314\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TheLegendofIrelandsBlareneyStoneandCastle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-pin-title=\"While touring Europe, you must see Ireland\u2019s most famous attraction: The Blarney Stone. One of the most well-known castles in Ireland is a travel hotspot you\u2019ll want to mark off your bucket list this summer. You\u2019ll surely leave this must-kiss destination with the gift of gab! #thelegendsofireland #blarneystone #castles #europetravel #famousattractions #gardensinIreland #giftofgab #irelandcastle #irelandtravel #mustseegarden #travel #anntran \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TheLegendofIrelandsBlareneyStoneandCastle.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TheLegendofIrelandsBlareneyStoneandCastle-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Climb 120 narrow, uneven, and slippery steps to the top of the castle to get this view.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Queen of Elizabeth I\u00a0ordered McCarthy to give up the castle to show his allegiance to her. His excuses for delay were so eloquent that they became renown in court and referred to as \u201cmore Blarney talk\u201d by the Queen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Kiss_the_Blarney_Stone\"><\/span><strong>How to Kiss the Blarney Stone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kissing the Blarney Stone is an adventure. A bit nerve-wracking but fun. First you climb 120 narrow, uneven, and slippery steps to the top of the castle. Next, lie on your back. Then, stick your head outside the castle wall. Now, lean back, hold the iron rails, and kiss the stone. Basically, you are kissing the Stone upside down, but don\u2019t worry, an attendant holds on to you. The experience happens very quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Winston Churchill kissed the Stone in 1912. Along with his statesmanship, Churchill\u2019s speeches and radio addresses are thought to be how morale was kept alive in England during World War II.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Blarney_Legends\"><\/span><strong>The Blarney Legends <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>University of Glasgow geologists determined in 2014 that the Blarney Stone is \u201cmade of 330-million-year-old limestone local to the south of Ireland.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other Blarney Stone legends include it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>being acquired during the Crusades and then brought into Ireland,<\/li>\n<li>was made from the same stone source as Stonehenge,<\/li>\n<li>is a relative of the Stone of Scone, which is used in British monarch coronations, and<\/li>\n<li>was a gift from Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, to Cormac McCarthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gardens_Ruins_and_More\"><\/span><strong>Gardens, Ruins, and More<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if you are not in search of the gift of gab, Blarney Castle is well worth the trip. Its ruins and 60 acres of surrounding parkland are quite enthralling. There are a poison garden and a fern garden along with Witches Stone. Also, save some time to explore the Woodland Walk and Lake Walk. Thanks to Ireland\u2019s rainfall, up to 225 days a year, the grounds are rich in color and foliage. It\u2019s easy to see why Ireland is called the Emerald Isle.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10316 colorbox-10314 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Legend-of-Ireland\u2019s-Blarney-Stone-and-Castlegarden.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"578\" data-pin-title=\"Your next adventure awaits you Ireland. Learn how to kiss the Blarney Stone, visit the ruins and gardens, and do some shopping. These are the best things to do in Cork County, home of the Ireland folklore legends centered around this European castle. #thelegendofirelandblarneystoneandcastle #blarneystone #bucketlist #europeancastles #europe #ireland #Irelandsancienteast #irishcastle #mustseegarden #thingstodincorkcounty #anntran\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Legend-of-Ireland\u2019s-Blarney-Stone-and-Castlegarden.jpg 360w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Legend-of-Ireland\u2019s-Blarney-Stone-and-Castlegarden-169x300.jpg 169w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 325px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 325\/578;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10316 colorbox-10314\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Legend-of-Ireland\u2019s-Blarney-Stone-and-Castlegarden.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"578\" data-pin-title=\"Your next adventure awaits you Ireland. Learn how to kiss the Blarney Stone, visit the ruins and gardens, and do some shopping. These are the best things to do in Cork County, home of the Ireland folklore legends centered around this European castle. #thelegendofirelandblarneystoneandcastle #blarneystone #bucketlist #europeancastles #europe #ireland #Irelandsancienteast #irishcastle #mustseegarden #thingstodincorkcounty #anntran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Legend-of-Ireland\u2019s-Blarney-Stone-and-Castlegarden.jpg 360w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/The-Legend-of-Ireland\u2019s-Blarney-Stone-and-Castlegarden-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping_Must-See_%E2%80%94_Blarney_Woolen_Mills\"><\/span><strong>Shopping Must-See \u2014 Blarney Woolen Mills <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 40,000-square-foot Blarney Woolen Mills offers an exceptional variety of traditional Irish products that are perfect gifts or souvenirs for yourself. Plenty of options on the iconic Aran Island fishermen sweaters, textiles, crystal, and Belleek china with its pretty shamrock design. Prices are competitive, too.<\/p>\n<p>Previous to my visit, the Blarney Castle was not on my bucket list. Now, and this is no malarkey, I rank it as one of the most enjoyable tourist spots I\u2019ve ever visited. I hope you\u2019ll add it to your list. You\u2019ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n<p>Last thing, if you love castles and gardens, particularly those of the North Atlantic variety, then you must visit Scotland\u2019s Inveraray Castle. It\u2019s a bit of a trek from Blarney, County Cork so think about ferrying from Dublin. I lucked out, as Blarney and Inveraray were on my cruise itinerary. Here\u2019s a peek at the <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/07\/scotlands-best-garden-is-at-inveraray-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>best garden in Scotland is at Inveraray Castle<\/strong><\/a>. 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