Blarney Castle

About this place

Blarney Castle (Irish: Caisleán na Blarnan) is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, a town in Cork, Ireland. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the current keep was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty, a cadet branch of the Kings of Desmond, and dates from 1446. The Blarney Stone is among the machicolations of the castle.

Visitor Information

Accessibility

Limited

Getting There & Parking

Blarney Castle is located in County Cork, roughly 9 km (10 min drive) from Cork and 284 km (4h 10m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 220 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Stone of Eloquence (0.0 km away).