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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Blarney_StoneBlarney Stone - Wikipedia

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   The Blarney Stone (Irish: Cloch na Blarnan) is a block of Carboniferous limestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney, about 8 kilometres (5 miles) from Cork, Ireland. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of the gab (great eloquence or skill at flattery ).

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3. www.ireland.com › blarney-castle-blarney-stoneBlarney Castle and the Blarney Stone - Ireland.com

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   Learn about the history and legend of the Blarney Stone, a famous attraction in County Cork that grants the gift of eloquence. Explore the castle, gardens and poison garden at this romantic ruin.

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4. allthatsinteresting.com › blarney-stoneWhat Is The Blarney Stone And Why Do People Kiss It?

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   Oct 14, 2021 · The Blarney Stone is a popular tourist attraction in Ireland, where visitors can kiss it and get the gift of eloquence. Learn about the myths and history of the stone, from Biblical stories to Scottish battles, and how it was scientifically proven to be made of local limestone.

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6. blarneycastle.ie › blarney-stoneBlarney Stone - Blarney Castle

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   Blarney Stone History ‘There is a stone there, that whoever kisses, OH! He never misses, to grow eloquent’. The term ‘blarney’, meaning beguiling but misleading talk, gained currency during the 16th century as the MacCarthy of the day attempted to fend off the demands of Queen Elizabeth I.

7. www.theirishroadtrip.com › blarney-stoneThe Blarney Stone Story (History, Kiss + Facts)

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   Dec 30, 2023 · Learn about the Blarney Stone, a legendary attraction in Cork, Ireland, that promises the gift of the gab to those who kiss it. Find out how to get there, why people kiss it, what stories surround it and more.

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8. www.history.com › news › why-do-people-kiss-theWhy Do People Kiss the Blarney Stone? | HISTORY

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   Mar 11, 2015 · Learn about the Blarney Stone, a famous attraction in Ireland that people kiss to gain eloquence and persuasiveness. Discover the different stories behind its origin, its connection to the Stone of Scone and the word \"blarney,\" and its visitors such as Winston Churchill.

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   What happens if you kiss the Blarney Stone?

   • The Blarney Stone is also known as the Stone of Eloquence and the story goes that if you kiss it you’ll be granted to ability to speak persuasively. In this story, Cormac Teige MacCarthy fell out of favour with Queen Elizabeth I, who wished to deprive him of his land rights.

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   How do I get to Blarney Stone?

   • The best option is to book a train from Dublin (Hueston Station) to Cork (Kent Train Station), which takes around two and a half hours. The easiest way to get to the castle itself is via taxi from Cork. There are also several Dublin-based companies that offer day tours and take groups to and from the Blarney Stone in a private coach bus.

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   Where is the Blarney Stone?

   • The Blarney Stone is located in Blarney Castle and Estate, in Blarney Village, 8km north-west of Cork City. From Cork Airport, follow the signs for the city centre and then Limerick. From Dublin, it takes about three to four hours to get to Blarney by car. Public transport buses or trains run regularly from Dublin to Cork 2.

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   How old is the Blarney Stone?

   • For example, researchers estimate the stone is about 330 million years old and made up of Irish limestone from the south of the Emerald Isle. After that? It depends on which legend you believe. The Blarney Stone is located at Blarney Castle. The fortified home is one of Ireland’s best castles and dates back to the 15th-century.

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    Sep 13, 2019 · Learn about the Blarney Stone, a famous rock that hangs from a tower at Blarney Castle in Ireland. Discover its myths, powers and how to visit it and earn the gift of the gab.