Reuters

Irish stone of eloquence may be just Blarney

DUBLIN (Reuters Life!) - The millions who have made the pilgrimage to Blarney Castle in southern Ireland to kiss its "stone of eloquence" have put their lips on the wrong stone, according to a new ...
Business Insider

For 600 years, people have bent over a castle wall to kiss a mythical stone in Ireland. The coronavirus outbreak is putting a stop to the popular tradition.

To contain the spread of the coronavirus, Ireland has canceled parades and limited public gatherings through the end of March. Following suit, Blarney Castle, a popular tourist destination near Cork, ...
The Washington Post

Don’t want to kiss the Blarney Stone? Take a boat to a different rock: Skellig Michael.

[The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted travel domestically and around the world. You will find the latest developments on The Post’s live blog, which is continuously updated.] Besides the stone, ...
Irish Central

Travel tips for Blarney Castle in Cork, Ireland

Kiss the Blarney Stone and explore the magnificent Blarney estate in Cork. Blarney Castle, outside of Cork City, is one of Ireland’s most famous spots. Ireland has no shortage of castles with ...