Blarney Castle is located approximately 5 miles from the city of Cork, near the river Martin. It is one of many castles located in County Cork in Munster Province - and arguably the most famous!
I took this picture on a mild day in June. We arrived around 2:00 in the afternoon and there were many people there - but it wasn't terribly crowded.
There is a lot to see and do on the Blarney Castle grounds, but the main attraction is obviously the Blarney Stone, which is located at the top of the castle.
As you can see from the picture, the line into the castle stretched beyond the main entrance. But it moved quickly, and there was so much to see on the way up that time passed quickly.
To get to Blarney Castle from the Dublin Airport, take the M1 out of the airport and follow signs to the M50, then the N7, then the M7 to Limerick / Cork. Expect a journey of approximately 3 hours.
Here are some fun facts about this amazing Irish landmark. Hopefully they will entice you to pay a visit in person!
But if that is not possible, you can always use them to impress your friends with your knowledge of one of the most-visited attractions in Ireland.
For much more information on Blarney Castle, visit the official website here.
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