Blarney Stone Legend

Blarney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, a town in Cork, Ireland. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the current keep was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty, a cadet branch of the Kings of Desmond, and dates from 1446. The Blarney Stone is among the machicolations of the castle.
  • Height: approximately 90 ft (27 m)
  • Built: 1210 (original stone structure) · 1446 (current structure)
  • Built by: MacCarthys of Muskerry
  • Controlled by: MacCarthy family, Hollow Sword Blade Company, Jefferyes family, Colthurst family
  • Condition: Partial ruin
  • Events: Desmond Rebellions, Irish Rebellion of 1641, Irish Confederate Wars, Williamite War in Ireland
  • Type: Medieval castle

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