The Blarney Stone (Irish: Cloch na Blarnan) is a block of Carboniferous limestone [1] built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney, about 8 kilometres (5 miles) from the centre of Cork …

Oct 14, 2021 · Installed at the top of Blarney Castle in County Cork, Ireland, the Blarney Stone can only be kissed while hanging upside down and suspended over thin air — yet countless …

Dec 30, 2023 · The ritual of kissing the Blarney Stone is one of the most popular things to do in Cork amongst visiting tourists. While Irish myths and legends about Ireland are plentiful, there …

Whatever its origins, the powers of the Blarney Stone – The Stone of Eloquence – are unquestioned. For over 200 years, world statesmen, literary giants, and legends of the silver …

Nestled away in the County Cork countryside, just outside the city, is the majestic Blarney Castle. One of the most famous castles on the island, Blarney is a romantic partial ruin set in glorious …

May 14, 2023 · The Blarney Stone just might be the most famous hunk of limestone in Ireland. It is famous for people coming from far and wide to kiss the stone while leaning backward. The …

Jan 12, 2021 · As one of Ireland’s most famous landmarks, the Blarney Stone is not to be missed when exploring Ireland. Here is everything you need to know about the Blarney Stone. The …

Mar 11, 2015 · Kissing Ireland’s Blarney Stone, a tradition that’s been around for several centuries, is said to give a person the gift of eloquence and persuasiveness. The iconic stone …

Sep 13, 2019 · The Blarney Stone is a major must-see for many visitors in Ireland, but no one is puckering up to kiss a rock set in the Irish countryside. Instead, the Blarney Stone hangs off …

Dec 27, 2024 · Ireland is a land of legends, and few are as captivating—or as peculiar—as the story of the Blarney Stone. This fabled rock, set high in the battlements of Blarney Castle near …