Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention beyond Munster ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest treasures.

Now that might have something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of our Tower. Kiss it and you'll never again be lost for words.

Opening Times and Rates

Open All Year Round!

Explore the entire gardens, mystical rock close gardens, dungeons, caves, lake walk & much more!

Monday to Saturday

• May: 9.00am to 6.30pm
• Jun-Jul-Aug: 9.00am to 7.00pm
• Sept: 9.00am to 6.30pm
• Oct-Apr: 9.00am to sundown

Sundays

• Summer: 9.00am to 5.30pm
• Winter: 9.00am to sundown

Last Admissions is 30 minutes before closing.

The Castle, Rock Close Gardens and Lakeland Walk are open all year, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Blarney Castle Visitor Rates

Adult Admission: Euro 12

Student / Seniors: Euro 10

Children (8-14 years): Euro 5

Family (2 Adults, 2 Children): Euro 30.00

Tour Leaders must stay with student groups while visiting the castle, otherwise they will not be allowed kiss the stone.

Guide books are available in French, English and German.

Blarney House

Is open in the spring. Final dates to be confirmed. April and May is definitly open from 10am to 2pm Monday to Saturday.

Wedding Parties

Please contact the office on 021-4385252 for access to the Castle for the purpose of Wedding Photography.