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 …
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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
Mar 14, 2025
Absolutely amazing!! Worth the trip! The castle was mind blowing to walk through and the trip to the top on the spiral staircase was worth the cost of admission!Full review by Phil M
Mar 10, 2025
The Blarney Castle was amazing and I did kiss the Barney stone! The grounds were beautiful and we really enjoyed our visit.Full review by Sharon N
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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We did our own photos so not really sure but in this tech age you'd assume so
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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