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Blarney is one of
Ireland's most picturesque villages set in beautiful wooded
countryside, just 8km north west of Cork City. The village is an
ideal base to visit the many wonderful sights that counties Cork and
Kerry have to offer
Steeped in history and tradition, Blarney offers the visitor a host
of things to do and places to discover. The first time visitor is
always impressed with the well preserved village square. Blarney is
one of the few villages in Ireland which has such a fine centre, and
today it continues to be a focal point of village life. In Tudor
style, the village has grown up around the square which is owned and
well maintained by the Blarney Castle Estate.
Shopping is a delight in the village where there are a number of
excellent outlets including the world renowned Blarney Woollen
Mills. Established in 1824, the outlet has become one of the largest
craft shops in Ireland and is famous for the genuine quality of its
produce.
Another great site to visit is the legendary Blarney Stone at
Blarney Castle. For many visitors to Blarney, the first thing on the
agenda is to kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Perched precariously in
the upper battlements, the celebrated Blarney Stone is famous the
world-over for conferring the 'gift of the gab'— the power of
eloquence — to those who kiss it. Some 200,000 people visit Blarney
Castle annually. The castle itself is situated in over a thousand
acres of magnificent mature woodland, making it the ideal place to
take walks and enjoy the clean fresh environment of Blarney.
The wonderful Blarney Golf Resort overlooks the stunningly beautiful
Shournagh Valley just outside Blarney village. Best described as a
heath-land course Blarney Golf Resort is 2-Time Major Winner John
Daly's First Signature Course in Europe. The Lion has certainly put
his mark on this hidden gem which is set in a quiet pastoral
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