What is Blarney known for?

Blarney is best known for Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone and Blarney Woolen Mills. Those who kiss the Blarney Stone will be endowed with the gift of eloquence Blarney.

How far is Blarney from Cork Airport & Cork City?

Blarney is 20 km from Cork Airport and 10 km from Cork City.

How long do you need in Blarney?

One or two days will be enough to see Blarney and the surrounding area, many visitors use it as a base to visit Cork City, Mallow and East Cork.

Is Blarney worth visiting?

Blarney Castle & Gardens are certainly worth a visit, to kiss the Blarney stone is an added bonus. Round it off with lunch at The Blarney Castle Hotel and some shopping at the Blarney Woollen Mills. After shopping chill out with a glass of Guinness at The Muskerry Arms. Blarney.

Do I need a rental Car in Cork?

If you plan on travelling outside of Cork City, a rental car will certainly give you the freedom to tour at your own pace. Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar Dollar, Thrifty & Sixt all have desks at Cork Airport Compare car hire prices.

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Blarney Castle Hotel

Blarney Castle Hotel is situated just a short stroll to the magnificent grounds and gardens of Blarney Castle, where high up in the battlements is the famous Blarney Stone. While a short stroll to the right takes one into the unique Irish shopping experience that is the Blarney Woollen Mills.

Five miles west of Cork City, Blarney Castle Hotel is an ideal base for exploring The South West of Ireland, Killarney, Kenmare, West Cork, Kinsale,Cobh, Waterford. There are also numerous excellent Golf Courses within an easy drive of Blarney Castle Hotel.

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Cork Car Hire

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