Blarney Collection

Blarney Castle, County Cork, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Blarney Castle, County Cork, Munster, Eire (Republic of Ireland), Europe

Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in Croftons whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821. Bankrupt Brian Boru with his friends in the taproom drinking with criminals and debtors. The Tap in Sheriffs Prison

Horse-drawn caravan, Blarney Castle, County Cork
Horse-drawn caravan at Blarney Castle, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Winston Churchill kissing the Blarney Stone
Winston Churchill, then First Lord Admiralty, visiting Blarney Castle near Cork where he kissed the famous Blarney Stone Date: 1912

Kissing Blarney Stone
KISSING THE BLARNEY STONE Kiss the stone set into the wall of Blarney Castle by Cormac Macarthy in 1446, and you ll obtain wonderful powers of cajolery

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Blarney Castle, Ireland

Blarney Castle, County Cork, Republic of Ireland
Three views of Blarney Castle, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Blarney Castle. County Cork, Ireland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

kissing the Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle, Co. Cork
kissing the Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle, County Cork, Republic of Ireland

Ireland, County Cork, Blarney, Blarney Castle and Gardens, the Blarney House

Blarney Inn Motel sign in Shamrock Texas Blarney Inn Motel sign in Shamrock Texas

Irish gentlemen brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822
Irish gentlemen boxing and brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822. A man in a sedan chair waves a bicorne hat. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty on a Night Row with the Charleys in Dame Street

Kissing the Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle, Ireland, Victorian period

Kissing the RALE Blarney Stone - a window has replaced the stone....!! Date: circa 1909

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Cork, Ireland. The infamous Blarney Castle hosts the Blarney Stone which is said to give you the gift of gab if you kiss the stone. Date: 19/02/2005

The Brownies Kissing the Blarney Stone (engraving)
7184071 The Brownies Kissing the Blarney Stone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brownies Kissing the Blarney Stone)

King George IVs royal parade through Dublin, 1821
King George IV of England riding a carriage in a royal parade through Dublin, 1821. Accompanied by Irish gentlemen, lancers, soldiers, bishops and aldermen. Going to the Levee

Irish gentlemen drinking punch at a committee meeting to discuss a pillar to commemorate King George IVs visit to Ireland. A pillar committee

Irish gentlemen going to see King George IV in Dublin
Three Irish gentlemen on a one-horse carriage to visit King George IV in Dublin. Captain Grammachree playing Paddy Whack on his Wooden leg-fife to amuse the car party on their journey to meet

King George IV of England arriving in Ireland, 1821
King George IV of England arriving for his tour of Ireland, August 12, 1821. Irish peasants raise their hats and cheer. His Majesty landing on the Pier at Howth

A jingle or carriage accident on a bridge in Dublin, 1822
A jingle or carriage accident on Low Ground Bridge, Baggot Street, Dublin. Passengers fall off the bridge into the canal, men with shillelaghs shout. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty, Capt

Gentleman crashing a carriage in a Belfast street, 1822
Brian Boru in top hat and cockle-picker Peg O Shambles crashing a two-horse carriage in a Belfast street, 1822. Hawkers knocked on the street, urchins eating potatoes, a man with shillelagh

Irish gentleman in his cell, Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in his cell with other inmates, Dublin prison, 1821. Captain Blake introduces a ragged exciseman. Sheriffs Prison - Introducing Swan the Exciseman

Irish gentlemen fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821
Irish gentleman Brian Boru and Naval officer Tarpaulin fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821. Seconds and members of the Duelling Society of Dublin attending

Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel, 1821
Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel near Dirty Lane, Dublin, with beds and cheap victuals. Adventures in a Snoozing Cellar

An audience rioting in the stalls in a Dublin theatre, 1821. Our Hero and his friends having a small taste of a Row at the Theatre

Irish gentlemen slumming it in a barnyard shebeen, Dublin. Peg-leg officer falls among pigs, geese and potatoes. Disagreeable Adventures of Brian Boru

Army officers performing the Wetting the Commission ritual
Army officers performing a ritual commission ceremony. An officer wets a document in a bowl of punch with a sword at the Elephant and Castle pub. Wetting an Irish Commission

King George IV leaving Dun Laoghaire after his royal tour, September 3, 1821. Departure of the King & unconsolable grief of the Hibernians

Frontispiece with vignettes and medallions. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by William Heath from Pierce Egans Real Life in Ireland, or the Day and Night Scenes, Rovings, Rambles

Victorian tourists wading through dung on a farm looking for a rustic sight on their tour. The grotto and waterfall is just a barn. Ducks attack a child, a gentleman gets stuck in the mud

Blarney Castle (engraving)
655018 Blarney Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blarney Castle. Illustration from Irish Pictures by Richard Lovett (Religious Tract Society)

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Ireland, County Cork, Blarney Castle Keep and Tower

Rock Close, Blarney Castle, County Cork, Ireland
The Rock Close, Blarney Castle, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

Blarney Castle, Co. Cork, Republic of Ireland
Blarney Castle, County Cork, Republic of Ireland

Battlements, Showing Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle, Co Cork
Battlements, Showing Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle, County Cork Ireland

Blarney Castle, Republic of Ireland
Blarney Castle, Cork, Republic of Ireland - Multi-image postcard. circa 1970s

Blarney Castle, c1870. 15th century Blarney Castle built in 1446 by Cormac Laidir MacCarthy. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

Blarney Castle, County Cork, Ireland

High angle view of towers, Blarney Castle, County Cork, Ireland

Blarney Castle, Co Cork, Ireland

Blarney Castle, Co Cork, Ireland; Medieval Stronghold In Blarney

European Robin (Erithacus Rubecula) Singing; Blarney, Munster, Ireland

Kissing the Blarney Stone, Ireland
Kissing the Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle near Cork, Ireland. Date: late 19th century

Blarney Castle, Co. Cork - a view of the castle behind vegetation. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Cork; Blarney). Date: circa early 1900s

Cover design, Irish Exhibition Programme, Olympia, London
Cover design, Irish Exhibition, Official Daily Programme, Olympia, London, 6, 7 and 8 August 1888. 1888

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"Discover the Enchanting Blarney: A Journey through History and Legend" Nestled in the picturesque County Cork of Munster, Republic of Ireland, lies the magnificent Blarney Castle. This iconic landmark has become synonymous with one thing - blarney. Legend has it that kissing the Blarney Stone grants you the gift of eloquence, a skill possessed by many Irish gentlemen who frequented whisky bars in Dublin prison back in 1821. The stone's magical powers have been sought after for centuries, drawing visitors from all corners of Europe to this charming corner of Ireland. Winston Churchill himself couldn't resist its allure and famously puckered up to bestow his wordsmith abilities upon him, and is said that his charismatic speeches owe much to that fateful day at Blarney Castle. As you explore this historical gem, you'll be transported back in time amidst lush green landscapes and ancient ruins. The castle stands tall as a testament to Ireland's rich heritage and offers breathtaking views across the rolling hills. Immerse yourself in Irish folklore as you wander through these hallowed grounds. Feel your heart skip a beat as you approach the legendary Blarney Stone perched precariously at its peak. Join countless others who have leaned backwards over a sheer drop just to plant their lips on this mystical artifact. Blending history, myth, and natural beauty seamlessly together, Blarney Castle captures the essence of Ireland like no other place can. So come embrace your inner storyteller and unlock your own piece magic at this enchanting destination. (Note.