Castle or abbey
Blarney Castle
Blarney, County Cork
Blarney Castle was built by the MacCarthy clan in 1446. Set into its battlements is the Blarney Stone.
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- When
- Built 1446
- Where
- 51.9290, -8.5710
- Group
- Castles & abbeys
Visiting
Open daily, with gardens including a Poison Garden.
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