We visited Blarney Castle from Limerick. Took a bus to the Cork bus station and then bus 215 from Cork to Blarney. The bus drivers are really nice. They will tell you where to get off. The ride is about 20-25 minutes from Cork and the fare is 6.90 euros return. The buses leave every 30 minutes. On the return,... More

After 10 years I kissed the Blarney Stone again!! A great and very unique castle with beautiful landscape.. A true irishness helping hand with the very funny cork man makes the difference for those who nervous in kissing the stone..

Several people told us that it's not worth the time to visit this castle, however, the three of us really enjoyed our time walking these beautiful grounds and exploring the castle. My tip would be to visit late in the afternoon. We arrived two hours before closing during the middle of the week and there was hardly anyone around. We... More

How can you not visit Ireland without an opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone? This is a must do on any trip to Ireland. PLEASE NOTE: If you are not part of a tour group and traveling independently, make sure you get there right when the park opens, 9 a.m. The tour buses arrive not long afterwards. Do this to... More

Although we had to stand in a long line that wound around the interior of the castle in the freezing cold, kissing the Blarney Stone is something you just have to do! The locals at the pub the evening before assured us that the teenagers urinating on the stone is not true!! The grounds are beautiful and worth the walk... More

This is a must see on any trip to Ireland. The castle and gardens are quite impressive. Make sure you wear good walking shoes as the stairs up the castle are quite steep.

Magnificent castle and gardens. Very popular tourist spot where one can Kiss the famous Blarney Stone :-) Up quite a few steep steps though, but the view from the top is well worth it!!

The Blarney castle is located just off the highway and easy to find. The castle is in good repair and an interesting tour. Be aware of very steep stairways to get to the various levels of the castle. Some rooms in the castle had been restored and were interesting to see. The obligatory kiss of the Blarney Stone is on... More

It is a unique attraction that everyone should visit. The gardens are well kept and the walk up to the castle enjoyable. You que up in a line and slowly make your way up a winding stairway to the top of the castle. At the top you make your way forward to the stone, lay on your back, and with... More