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!
Badgers Cave
When Cromwell’s general, Lord Broghill, besieged the castle, he fired down from Card Hill above the lake and broke the tower walls. Yet when he entered the castle, he found only two trusty old retainers. The main garrison had fled through this cave – Badgers Cave. All had gone – as well as the gold plate that Broghill expected to claim.
Legend tells us there are three passages to find in the darkness beyond – one to Cork, one to the lake, and one all the way to Kerry. But this being Blarney, the passages may be as hard to find as the gold...