At first glance, Blarney Castle, a 20-minute drive from Cork, is a castle ruin like any other: grey stones as far as the eye can see, adorned with rambunctious ivy vines. Towers dot the landscape here and there, defying the passage of time, and the palace garden is, as it should be, mostly veiled in a misty haze. But those who embark on one of Ireland's most popular attractions will be captivated by a magical world: Whether it's the Dungeon below the surface, the Poison Garden with its rare poisonous plants or the Blarney Stone, which, according to legend, gives the gift of eloquence in return for a kiss – this place with enchant you. Maybe it’s because a real castle witch lives in the neighbouring forest ...
Blarney Castle