The Queen proclaimed that McCarthy was giving her a lot of blarney. Apparently this is where the legend comes from. If you are ever lucky enough to visit the castle, you can find accommodations in Blarney Village or Cork City. In this part of the country the Irish accents are very thick, make sure to pay close attention when conversing with the locals, it takes getting used to the dialect. It will provide you with a memorable trip.
Beautiful sights surround the castle.
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