Things to See
There are those who think that you come to Blarney Castle only to see the Stone. But most leave knowing that the Blarney Stone is only a part of our attraction. We wouldn't want our virtual visitors to miss out so here's a small sample of what you can find here.
Click on the small picture next to each of the items below or click on 'read more' to find out more!
Wishing Steps
Within Rock Close, you come across an archway of limestone rocks. Step through and you find yourself on the Wishing Steps.
If you can walk down and back up these steps with your eyes closed – some demand that this be done walking backwards – and without stopping for one moment to think of anything other than a wish, then that wish will come true within a year.
Some say that the granting of this wish is the witch’s way of paying for her firewood. We say only that the steps can be slippery and that we take no responsibility...
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