Blarney Stone Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

Blarney, Republic of Ireland - August 16th 2018: A sign informing visitors that the wait time to kiss the Blarney Stone at the historic Blarney Castle is 90 minutes.

The king of Munster who once rules these lands had seven daughters and two sons. His rival was also a powerful clan chief and the time came when the king had to defend his land. One fateful day the army rode out to battle with the king and his two sons at the head of it. Although victorious, it came at a great cost, as both sons were killed in the fight. The army marched back to the castle, on route passing the ancient druids stone circle that had stood for millennia. The king dispatched a contingent of men to the sacred site and in his grief, he instructed them to push over two of the nine standing stones. This would forever commemorate his two fallen sons. The seven sisters remain standing to this day….

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A view of fields and mountains in County Cork, Ireland. County Cork, in southern Ireland, is home to Blarney Castle and the world famous Blarney Stone.

Blarney Castle was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty and dates from 1446. 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 stone is set in the wall below the battlements, and to kiss it one has to lean backwards (grasping an iron railing) from the parapet walk.

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Blarney Stone sign post at blarney castle

Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Cork, Blarney Castle, County Cork, Ireland Victorian Engraving, 1840. Source: Original edition from my own archives. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored.

Blarney Castle was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty and dates from 1446. 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 stone is set in the wall below the battlements, and to kiss it one has to lean backwards (grasping an iron railing) from the parapet walk.

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Blarney, Republic of Ireland - August 16th 2018: Signposts at the historic Blarney Castle in Republic of Ireland, showing direction for the Castle, River Bank Walk, the Fern Garden and Caves.

The king of Munster who once rules these lands had seven daughters and two sons. His rival was also a powerful clan chief and the time came when the king had to defend his land. One fateful day the army rode out to battle with the king and his two sons at the head of it. Although victorious, it came at a great cost, as both sons were killed in the fight. The army marched back to the castle, on route passing the ancient druids stone circle that had stood for millennia. The king dispatched a contingent of men to the sacred site and in his grief, he instructed them to push over two of the nine standing stones. This would forever commemorate his two fallen sons. The seven sisters remain standing to this day….

Picture taken in Ireland, Europe

Blarney Castle was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty and dates from 1446. 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 stone is set in the wall below the battlements, and to kiss it one has to lean backwards (grasping an iron railing) from the parapet walk.

Dublin, Ireland - July 16, 1986: 1980s old Positive Film scanned, Escape Tunnel of Blarney Castle, medieval stronghold, County Cork, Ireland.

Picture taken in Ireland, Europe

Picture taken in Ireland, Europe

Picture taken in Ireland, Europe

County Cork, Ireland - July 24, 1986: 1980s old Positive Film scanned, Blarney Castle, medieval stronghold, County Cork, Ireland.

Picture taken in Ireland, Europe

Picture taken in Ireland, Europe