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| Blarney Castle |
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| Blarney Castle - "Winding Staircase" to the top |
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| Poison Garden |
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| All Plants Here are Toxic! |
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| Fern Garden |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Blarney Castle: Home of the Blarney Stone
A visit to Ireland is not complete without seeing the famous "Blarney Castle." The tradition of visiting this castle goes back to the late 16th century when Queen Elizabeth I conquerred Ireland and demanded that the Irish clan chiefs recongnize the British crown. One of those clan chiefs was Cormac MacCathy, Lord of Blarney Castle. He was supposed to turn over the castle to Queen Elizabeth I. While pledging his loyalty to the Queen in a series of never ending, lengthy letters, he some how managed to remain in control on his castle. In her frustration, the Queen declared his endless words to be nothing but "Blarney." Legend has it that whoever climbs up to the top rampart of the castle to kiss the stone will receive this "gift of gab."
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