1879
Ulysses S Grant regrets
Many American presidents claim to have kissed the Blarney Stone but our first documented connection is with one who did not, but apparently wished he had.
In apologising for a lengthy speech in Dublin, Ulysses S Grant stated...
“I have never seen the Blarney Stone – nor am I likely now – but I have been looking for some time at my friend, Mr. Butt, and have read a great many eloquent and witty things that he has said, I thought that if I had the opportunity I would say some good things too.”