Situated 8km from Cork City, this historic castle is most famous for its stone, which has the traditional power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it. The …
I was so excited for this but it's actually a pretty small castle with the main attraction being kissing the blarney stone. The blarney house was closed as it's only open in the summer which would h…Full review by CrisH653
Mar 15, 2025
Nice gardens and walk. Interesting to walk through this old building kiss the Blarney Stone. Would have spent more time, but they were closing for the day.Full review by Dana O
Mar 14, 2025
Came all the way from Australia and arrived at 4.04pm. They close at 5pm but I was told there was no possible way that I could even just look at the castle from the outside. So much for the friendly …Full review by emmakproductions
We are going to be driving through Cork, but I don't think we're going to make it in time before they close for the evening. Can we see the castle from the roadway? Can we drive up to it after hours just to take pictures?
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Yeh, its not close to where your car would be parked. Since you're driving through Cork, is there no way that you can visit the castle since you're already there? Its a beautiful castle …
Yeh, its not close to where your car would be parked. Since you're driving through Cork, is there no way that you can visit the castle since you're already there? Its a beautiful castle and it would be a shame to miss it if you're going to be in the area anyways.
We were there yesterday for a short time to see the castle only. We could not wait in line to purchase photos. Is it possible to order it online? What is the e-mail I can use to inquire about buying photos?
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I am sorry I dont know the answer to this question. I dont work at the castle, I visited the gardens when I wrote the review
It is not an easy climb for the faint of heart! The narrow and twisty staircase is a bit difficult for anyone with mobility issues. Take a look at the first part of the staircase and see what …
It is not an easy climb for the faint of heart! The narrow and twisty staircase is a bit difficult for anyone with mobility issues. Take a look at the first part of the staircase and see what you think! The views are worth the climb!
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