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Review:
Blarney Castle is a medieval fortress in the town of Blarney. Several other castles and strongholds were built on the site, but the current castle was constructed in 1446 by the MacCarthy dynasty of Muskerry, which was a branch of the Kings of Desmond. The world-famous Blarney Stone is a part of the castle. Local legend holds that those who kiss the stone will receive the “gift of the gab” or great skill in speaking eloquently and flatteringly. The castle and the stone attract visitors from around the globe, who come to explore the castle and surrounding gardens and, of course, kiss the Blarney Stone.
Monacnapa, Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland, Phone: 35-32-14-38-52-52
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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