Overview
Built in 1446, this medieval castle is famous for the Blarney Stone at its summit, said to grant the 'gift of the gab' to anyone who kisses it. More than 400,000 visitors each year lean backwards over the parapet to plant a kiss on the stone. The 60-acre grounds also include themed gardens such as the Poison Garden, the Fern Garden and Rock Close.
Opening Hours
09:00-18:00 (Oct-Feb 09:00-17:00; closed Dec 24-25)
Travel Tips
About 30 minutes from central Cork by bus. The queue for the Blarney Stone can be long - arrive early.
Hotels near Blarney Castle
Hotels and guesthouses in Cork, Blarney, Cork
