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!
The Dungeon (and more...)
Beneath the tower house that we know as Blarney Castle, you will find a labyrinth of underground passages and chambers, dating from different periods in the Castle history. Now mostly inaccessible, many are beyond the most intrepid explorer. If you do venture within, you will find the chambers of what is believed to have been the Castle prison. If you climb the left-hand of the parallel staircases, you will find the chamber that some say housed the Castle well.
The well’s vital role in times of siege would have ensured it considerable protection. A nowadays-inaccessible tunnel, over 16 metres long, connects this chamber to a small cave in the rock – possibly an attempt to force entry by a besieging army.