Blarney Castle & Gardens

About

Kiss the blarney stone for the gift of gab and explore ireland's only poison garden.

Why go

• Kissing the Blarney Stone grants the 'gift of gab'
• The gardens were the highlight of my entire visit
• Feels like stepping into a dark fairytale

Must try

• Kiss the Blarney Stone
• Explore the Rock Close gardens
• Visit the Poison Garden
• Walk the Wishing Steps
• Explore the Witch's Kitchen

Pro tips

• Arrive early or late to avoid long lines
• Pre-purchase tickets online
• Allow 2-3 hours to explore
• Take bus 215 from Cork city centre
• Climb stairs to reach the stone

Good to know

• Lines can be up to 2 hours long
• Be cautious of plants in the Poison Garden
• Kissing the stone can be terrifying

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (13222 reviews)

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