Inside Blarney Castle Ireland

Blarney Castle & Gardens

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(7.8K) · Historical landmark in Blarney, Ireland
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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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May 2, 2025
It was much more enjoyable then i thought it would be. I was expecting a tourist trap. There were a lot of tour buses there, so the line at the castle can get quite long. The stairs are narrow and st…Full review by gack
Apr 30, 2025
You will surely get a workout visiting the Blarney Castle & Gardens! The gardens are beautiful leading up to the castle. The castle is a challenge to climb to the top through the winding and spiral s…Full review by Ukie57
Apr 25, 2025
The Blarney Castle and gardens are a great tourist visit. Yes, the climb up the scramble steps to kiss the stone is a little hokey, but the gardens are gorgeous. Well maintained; diverse; something…Full review by Bellaire56
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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. …
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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 …
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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 and it would be a shame to miss it if you're going to be in the area anyways.
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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 …
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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
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If you're chubby will the stairs be too narrow?
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Do you have to buy tickets online?
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No, tickets can be bought online or on arrival at our ticket office
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