The Blarney Stone
September 19th, 2006Situated just 9kms northwest of Cork City, Blarney Castle is home to the legendary Blarney Stone - something that all visitors to the West of Ireland should see. The limestone slab is located high up in the battlements of the castle, and it is an extremely popular attraction. Legend has it, that anyone who kisses the Blarney Stone will develop ‘the gift of the gab’ (great eloquence). The stone was given to Comac McCarthy in 1314 by Robert the Bruce, following Mccarthy’s support in the Battle of Bannockburn
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