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Things To Do: blarney castle
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  • Written by doug48 on Jul 1, 2007
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    • blarney castle was built in 1446 by cormac maccarthy one of ireland's greatest chieftains. the design of blarney castle is typical of 15th century fortified tower houses. the famous blarney stone is located on the top of the castle keep.

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    Phone: 021 4385252
    Directions: county cork, village of blarney, 5 miles northwest of cork on N20.
    Website: www.blarneycastle.ie
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    • pictured is the ruined watch tower of blarney castle.

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    Directions: county cork, blarney village, 5 miles northwest of cork on N20.
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    Things To Do: blarney gardens
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    • blarney castle is surrounded by acres of beautiful waking paths and gardens. you can easily spend a day exploring all of the places of interest at blarney castle.

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    Directions: county cork, blarney village, 5 miles northwest of cork on N20.
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    Things To Do: blarney house
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    • blarney house is a scottish baronial mansion and the residence of the colthurst family since the 18th century. you can tour this beautiful home for a small fee.

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    Directions: county cork, blarney village, 5 miles northwest of cork on N20.
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    Things To Do: rock close
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    • the rock close is a very interesting walk through a rocky gully near the blarney house. the path wanders along a creek and past interesting man made rock formations. pictured is the "dolman"in the rock close.

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    Directions: county cork, blarney village, 5 miles northwest of cork on N20.
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