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Blarney Castle
Moderate Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Blarney Castle
Perched high above Blarney village, a sprawling park is home to the romantic ruins of 15th-century Blarney Castle. Once a stronghold of the McCarthy clan, it features 18-foot-thick stone walls and the legendary Blarney Stone. To reach the stone, you'll climb narrow and steep stairs to the battlements where the stone is embedded in the castle wall. The castle grounds offer stellar views, beautiful foliage and the Rock Close, formed by a circle of stones.
What you will see along the way:
The scenic drive to Blarney Castle from Ringaskiddy is approximately one hour each way. Gaze upon the emerald countryside in and around Blarney and be charmed by the village's center meeting place, known as The Square, a Tudor-style square with a grassy field where locals congregate. The village itself was established in the 18th century so that estate workers who were employed on the land had somewhere to live.
Shopping:
The Blarney Woolen Mill Shop is a converted mill and one of the country's largest Irish gift stores. Here you'll find a splendid array of authentic Irish goods, including Waterford crystal, Irish linen, hand-loomed Donegal tweed, knitwear, bone china and Celtic brooches.
Points of interest
Blarney Castle
Schedule
Special Notes
The drive to Blarney Castle from Ringaskiddy is approximately one hour each way.
You will have approximately 2 hours at the Blarney Castle & Woolen Mill shop.
Reaching the Blarney Stone requires climbing a great number of steps; the stairway is narrow, steep and twisting. Passengers with physical limitations need to take this into consideration. Passengers should expect crowds and delays when entering the castle. There is quite often a wait in line to climb the steps, with wait times in excess of two hours; there may be insufficient time on the tour to enter the castle including seeing the Blarney Stone. Please wear comfortable, low-heeled and non-slip footwear. Air conditioned vehicles are not guaranteed.
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Moderate Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Blarney Castle
Perched high above Blarney village, a sprawling park is home to the romantic ruins of 15th-century Blarney Castle. Once a stronghold of the McCarthy clan, it features 18-foot-thick stone walls and the legendary Blarney Stone. To reach the stone, you'll climb narrow and steep stairs to the battlements where the stone is embedded in the castle wall. The castle grounds offer stellar views, beautiful foliage and the Rock Close, formed by a circle of stones.
What you will see along the way:
The scenic drive to Blarney Castle from Ringaskiddy is approximately one hour each way. Gaze upon the emerald countryside in and around Blarney and be charmed by the village's center meeting place, known as The Square, a Tudor-style square with a grassy field where locals congregate. The village itself was established in the 18th century so that estate workers who were employed on the land had somewhere to live.
Shopping:
The Blarney Woolen Mill Shop is a converted mill and one of the country's largest Irish gift stores. Here you'll find a splendid array of authentic Irish goods, including Waterford crystal, Irish linen, hand-loomed Donegal tweed, knitwear, bone china and Celtic brooches.
Points of interest
Blarney Castle
Schedule
Special Notes
The drive to Blarney Castle from Ringaskiddy is approximately one hour each way.
You will have approximately 2 hours at the Blarney Castle & Woolen Mill shop.
Reaching the Blarney Stone requires climbing a great number of steps; the stairway is narrow, steep and twisting. Passengers with physical limitations need to take this into consideration. Passengers should expect crowds and delays when entering the castle. There is quite often a wait in line to climb the steps, with wait times in excess of two hours; there may be insufficient time on the tour to enter the castle including seeing the Blarney Stone. Please wear comfortable, low-heeled and non-slip footwear. Air conditioned vehicles are not guaranteed.