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Blarney Castle is one of Ireland’s most impressive castles. It was built by Cormac MacCarthy, the King of Munster, in 1446. To reach the battlements at the top of the castle, you must climb a narrow spiral staircase. Here you will find the world-famous Blarney Stone, which, when kissed, is said to give you the ‘gift of eloquence’. To reach this stone, however, you must lie on your back with your legs held tight and your head pointing backwards down a murder hole with a 30m drop. After this, if you survive, you can visit the fabulous Blarney Garden Estate. The gardens are expansive and include rockeries, grottoes, a dolmen, unusual trees from all over the world, and even a poisoned garden with rare medicinal plants that, when taken, would either cure you or kill you! Check out the stunning Scottish Baronial-style Blarney House, built in 1874 to the designs of Charles Lanyon.