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	Blarney Stone -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The stone was set into a tower of the castle in 1446.
		The (A stone in a castle in Ireland that is said to impart skill in flattery to anyone who kisses it) Blarney Stone is supposed to be half of the original (additional info and facts about Stone of Scone) Stone of Scone.
		Today, the word blarney means clever, flattering, or coaxing talk.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/bl/blarney_stone.htm (86 words)

	Medieval Castles By Build Model Castles - Castles
		Castle Plans have been thouroghly researched and drawn to actual scale as the original castles were built.
		Blarney Castle was built in 1446 in County Cork, Ireland.
		This very small castle roughly approximates the type of stone structure built in the 12th century to replace some of the primitive wooden motte and bailey castles of the previous century.
	www.buildmodelcastles.com /html/castles.html (635 words)

	Blarney (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Blarney Castle Hotel Located on the village green of picturesque Blarney.
		Blarney Florist Offers bouquets and flower arrangements for special occasions, delivery to the Blarney and Cork City area.
		Blarney Camping and Caravan Park Details of camping and caravan accommodation overlooking Blarney Castle.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Blarney.html (170 words)

	Ireland Information Guide , Irish, Counties, Facts, Statistics, Tourism, Culture, How
		The Castle was ancient stronghold of the McCarthy's, Lords of Muskerry, and one of the strongest fortresses in Munster.
		Blarney Castle is famous for its stone - The Stone of Eloquence (also known as the "Blarney Stone") - which is traditionally believed to have the power to bestow the gift of eloquence on all those who kiss it.
		The castle is situated 8 km from Cork City in the town of Blarney.
	www.irelandinformationguide.com /Blarney_Castle (138 words)

	Blarney Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Blarney Castle Ireland Interactive provides images and brief history of this medieval castle, famed for its Blarney Stone.
		The Gables Bed and breakfast accommodation in former rectory situated on high ground and overlooks Blarney village and castle.
		Blarney Castle Hotel Located on the village green of the town.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Blarney_Castle.html (373 words)

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		As with any castle, it was built to provide safety and the necessities of life for that one supreme eventuality for which it was designed, the time of attack or the time of siege.
		The origin of the Blarney Stone is lost in the mist of antiquity; it may have been brought back from the crusades, or it may be the portion of the royal Stone of Sconce which Robert Bruce of Scotland gave to Cormac MacCarthy, King of Munster.
		Blarney Castle has been a part of the history of Ireland for the past 500 years, and is one of the most toured castles in Ireland.
	www.castlesontheweb.com /members/vonna (442 words)

	Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's oldest and most historic castles, an ancient stronghold of the McCarthy's, Lords of Muskerry, and one of the strongest fortresses in Munster.
		Blarney Castle is famous for its stone - The Stone of Eloquence - which is traditionally believed to have the power to bestow the gift of eloquence on all those who kiss it.
		In the grounds of the castle the Rock Close and gardens convey 'druidic' charm and magical delights of centuries past.
	www.blarneycastle.ie /homepage.asp?lang=en (97 words)

	Blarney Stone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Blarney Stone is a historical stone, or actually part of the Blarney Castle in Ireland where it was believed that kissing the stone can grant you the gift...
		The Blarney Stone is a legendary block of limestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, near Cork, Ireland.
		The Blarney Stone is supposed to be half of the original Stone of Destiny.
	www.wikiverse.org /blarney-stone (225 words)

	Blarney Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Blarney Castle is a stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland.
		The castle originally dates from before 1200 AD, but it was destroyed in 1446, but subsequently rebuilt by Dermot McCarthy, the king of Munster.
		Tourists visiting Blarney Castle may be positioned upside-down and kiss the stone, which is said to give the gift of eloquence.
	en.mcfly.org /Blarney_Castle (88 words)

	travel-hotels-europe.com -- About theBlarney Castle Hotel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The signature of the Blarney Castle Hotel is its main public bar which is an institution in the village.
		The village of Blarney, surrounded by wooded countryside and gently rolling hills, is perfectly placed for exploring the south west of Ireland.
		Blarney Castle Hotel is in Blarney, County Cork, It is only 8km from Cork City centre and 9 km from Cork International Airport.
	www.cnghotels.com /bookingengine/info.asp?hotelid=703903&cid=55615 (495 words)

	Blarney
		Blarney Castle was built in the fifteenth century as a stronghold for the McCarthys.
		I went to the blarney castle about a year ago now and it was the most beautiful castle I have ever seen and the gardens there are so pretty.
		Blarney castle was pretty close to my favorite castle on my trip to the United Kingdom.
	www.castles.org /castles/Europe/Western_Europe/Ireland/ireland1.htm (1110 words)

	Blarney Stone - The 'Gift of the Gab'
		Blarney is celebrated the world over for a stone on the parapet that is said to endow whoever kisses it with the eternal gift of eloquence - the 'Gift of the Gab'.
		Having seemingly agreed to deliver his castle to the Crown, he continuously delayed doing so with soft words, which came to be known as "Blarney talk".
		The massive castle, which looks even larger because of its picturesque situation on the edge of a cliff, was supposedly built in 1446 by Cormac MacCarthy "the Strong", probably on the site of a castle occupied by the Lombards, whom the MacCarthys had displaced.
	www.irelandseye.com /blarney/blarney.shtm (333 words)

	The Real Blarney Stone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Blarney Castle was originally a timber hunting lodge built in the 10th century, which was replaced by a stone castle in 1210.
		The Castle was sold to Sir James Jefferyes, Governor of Cork in 1703.
		The Blarney Stone is a stone set in the wall of the Blarney Castle tower in the Irish village of Blarney.
	www.sparta.k12.il.us /SID/blarneystone.htm (355 words)

	Blarney Castle
		But to Irish cheese lovers, Blarney Castle is ground zero to one of the world's purest dairy pastures.
		Blarney Castle's original owner, Cormac Láidir "The Strong" MacCarthy, realized he had a treasure on his hands early on.
		He built the castle in 1446 specifically to guard against shifty cattle raiders looking to plunder his exceptional herd.
	www.kerrygold.com /usa/bc.html (299 words)

	Blarney Ireland, Kiss The Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
		Blarney just 8km (5 miles) from Cork City is set in beautiful wooded countryside, it is an ideal base to visit the many wonderful sights of Cork and Kerry.
		Blarney is one of the few villages in Ireland which has such a fine amenity, and today it continues to be a focal point of village life.
		The castle is situated in over a thousand acres of magnificent woodland, making it the ideal place to take walks to enjoy the clean fresh environment of Blarney.
	www.cork-guide.ie /blarney/index.html (442 words)

	Blarney Castle, Ireland
		Blarney Village is situated 9kms NW of Cork city (route N20 signposted "Limerick" out of city) and has a population of about 2,50
		The Castle remained the ancestral stronghold of the McCarthy family until the arrival of Oliver Cromwell with cannon guns in 1646.
		Blarney House is situated 200m South of Blarney Castle and was completed in 1874.
	www.iol.ie /~discover/blarney.htm (556 words)

	Blarney Castle
		Blarney Castle, County Cork, and the magic Blarney Stone with its traditional power of conferring eloquence on those who kiss it are among the most famous of Irish landmarks.
		The word "Blarney" is supposed to have originated in the dealings of Queen Elizabeth’s government with the then Lord of Blarney, Cormac MacDermot MacCarthy.
		The deputy, Carew, became the laughing stock of the Queen and she declared "this is all Blarney, what he says he never means." Thus Blarney came to mean pleasant talk intended to deceive without offending.
	www.marymcsweeney.com /blarney.html (351 words)

	Blarney Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kissing the Blarney Stone is both a scary and exhilarating experience.
		BJ and Marie 8/7/00 on the grounds of Blarney Castle, Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland.
		Marie, James, Randy and Karen pose at the side of Blarney Castle, 8/7/00 Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland.
	www.watson.vampires.co.uk /blarney.htm (305 words)

	Hotel Accommodation County Dublin City Ireland, Temple Bar, Special Offers
		Blarney Castle Hotel takes pride in offering a traditional Irish welcome with open fires and friendly local staff.
		Blarney Castle Hotel established in 1837 as a village inn is still run by the Forrest family.
		A short stroll to the left takes one into the magnificent grounds and gardens of Blarney Castle, where high up in the battlements is the famous Blarney Stone.
	www.ebookireland.com /blarneych.htm (442 words)

	Blarney Ireland, County Cork, Ireland, The Blarney Stone, The Blarney Castle
		The castle walls themselves are over 18 foot thick in places and offered an impenetrable defence against invaders before the introduction of gunpowder of course which changed the whole nature of battle.The castle was also built at the top of a small cliff face making it even more difficult for invaders.
		The village of Blarney is charming it is one of the last remaining intact estate villages in Ireland complete with it's town square.where many a lazy day is spent now days playing football or having a pint of Guinness.
		Blarney Village was originally an estate village and if you visit you can see this easily by the clever and charming way it is laid out.Todays Blarney Village has many pubs and restaurants that offer excellent atmosphere and great food but add to the character of the village rather than take away from it.
	www.blarneyvillage.com /blarneyinfopage.htm (583 words)

	Blarney Ireland, Kiss The Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
		Steeped in history and magical charm, Blarney village offers the visitor a host of wonderful things to do and places to discover.
		Blarney boasts some of the finest accommodation premises in Ireland.
		Blarney offers a superb variety of recreational pursuits to suit all ages.
	www.cork-guide.ie /blarney (442 words)

	Travel Guide - Blarney Castle - Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's oldest and most historic castles, built around 1446.
		Located on the parapet of the castle is the famous 'Blarney Stone'.
		The last admission to the castle and grounds is 30 minutes before closing.
	www.wordtravels.com /Attractions/Countries/Ireland/Attractions/Blarney+Castle (358 words)

	Blarney Stone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Near the village, standing almost 90 feet in height, is the solidly built castle of Blarney.
		During the time of Queen Elizabeth I, Dermot McCarthy, the ruler of the castle, was required to surrender his fortress to the Queen as proof of his loyalty.
		Once, when the eloquent excuses of McCarthy were repeated to the Queen, she said "Odds bodikins, more Blarney talk!" The term Blarney has thus come to mean 'the ability to influence and coax with fair words and soft speech without giving offense'.
	www.sacredsites.com /2nd56/256.html (485 words)

	Blarney Stone Enterprises
		The primary focus of the company is on the distribution of collectible figurines — Declan’s Finnians, whose inspired creation came from the famous history of the Blarney Stone in Co. Cork, Ireland.
		Blarney Stone Enterprises has now earned an international reputation for its high quality, hand-crafted and innovative designs as well as our excellent customer service.
		A standard of Irish folklore for centuries the Blarney Stone is believed to bestow the gift of good luck and eloquence among all who kiss it.
	www.blarney-stone.com (314 words)

	BLARNEY CASTLE-FORMAGGIO.IT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's most visited tourist attractions.
		The castle contains the Blarney Stone, believed to be half of the Stone of Scone which originally belonged to Scotland.
		Named after this famous landmark, Blarney Castle cheese is a semi-soft, part-skim cheese of exceptional quality and original character.
	www.formaggio.it /Irlanda/blarneycastleE.htm (105 words)

	Hotel Cork Ireland. Blarney Hotel accommodation Blarney Hotels, Co. Cork, Ireland.
		Nestled in the picturesque village of Blarney, just minutes away from the famous Blarney Castle our Hotel offers luxury accommodation, last minute holidays and is the ideal base for your Irish Hotel Break or Golf outing.
		Blarney has remained one of the most legendary places in Ireland, one in breathtaking scenery and rich in folklore, nostalgia and legend.
		This luxury three star Hotel is ideally situated across from the historical Blarney Castle, home of the famous Blarney stone which was the seat of the McCarthy's, the great and noble Kings of Munster.
	www.blarneywoollenmillshotel.com (346 words)

	Blarney Castle - Great Britain And Ireland
		Few places in Ireland are more familiar to English ears than Blarney; the notoriety is attributable, first, to the marvellous qualities of its famous "stone," and next, to the extensive popularity of the song,
		Jeffreys had it removed from the wall and placed on the highest point of the building; where the visitor may now greet it with little risk.
		Altho the walls of this castle are still strong, many of the outworks have long since been leveled; the plow has passed over their foundations, and "the stones of which they were built have been used in repairing the turnpike-roads."
	www.oldandsold.com /articles13/travel-76.shtml (169 words)

	Pictures of Blarney Castle - Ireland
		Latrines were normally situated over the moat so all the raw sewage will spill into the moat to dissuade any attacker from wading or otherwise crossing a virtual poop bowl.
		Of course, all these people kiss the Blarney Stone for a reason: kiss the Blarney-stone and get the gift of gab, or, like described in the Lonely Planet: gain the privilege of telling lies for seven years.
		In fact, we thought Blarney Castle was pretty much a tourist-factory.
	www.bamjam.net /Ireland/Blarney.html (193 words)

	Blarney Castle Hotel - Blarney hotels at LateRooms.com - Hotels in Blarney cheap hotels near Blarney Republic of Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		If the reservation is not cancelled outside of the 2 day cancellation notice period, your credit card will be charged with the full amount of the first night's stay.
		Blarney Castle Hotel is a picturesque inn located on the village green of Blarney, just 9km from Cork City.
		Take the N20 Cork to Limerick road, turn off left onto the R617 road for Blarney and we are located in the heart of the village.
	www.laterooms.com /en/B87572.html (509 words)

	Blarney Castle Ireland
		Blarney Village is situated 9kms NW of Cork city (route N20 signposted "Limerick" north out of city) and has a population of about 2,500 inhabitants.
		There is a frequent bus service to Blarney from Cork-Parnell Place (# 224), journey time 25 to 30 minutes.
		Blarney is a world renowned tourist attraction and should not be missed by anyone visiting the South West of Ireland.
	www.lookintoireland.com /blarney.htm (578 words)

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