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Why Do People Kiss The Blarney Stone?

February 4, 2017 by Irish American Mom 25 Comments

View of Blarney castle an old stone keep

Have you ever wondered what’s the story behind the Blarney Stone? What’s all the fuss about landing a big smacker on a cold, inert lump of stone? And how on God’s good earth can a stone bestow the gift of eloquence? Image Credit Well, fear not! Today’s post will hopefully answer some, or maybe even […]

Filed Under: Lessons for Tourists, Why Tourists Love Ireland Tagged With: Blarney, County Cork, Irish Castles, Irish History, Kissing the Blarney Stone, Lessons For Tourists, Medieval Ireland, Places to see in Ireland, Thin Places

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