THE BLARNEY STONE
The Blarney Stone (Irish: Cloch na Blarnan) is a block of bluestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney, about 8 kilometers (5 mi) from Cork, Ireland. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of the gab (great eloquence or skill at flattery). The stone was set into a tower of the castle in 1446. The castle is a popular tourist site in Ireland, attracting visitors from all over the world to kiss the stone and tour the castle and its gardens.
The word blarney has come to mean "clever, flattering, or coaxing talk". John O'Connor Power's definition is succinct: 'Blarney is something more than mere flattery. It is flattery sweetened by humor and flavored by wit. Those who mix with Irish folk have many examples of it in their everyday experience.
The Stone of Eloquence For over 200 years, world statesmen, literary giants, and legends of the silver screen have joined the millions of pilgrims climbing the steps to kiss the Blarney Stone and gain the gift of eloquence. Its powers are unquestioned but its story still creates debate.
Once upon a time, visitors had to be held by the ankles and lowered head first over the battlements. Today, we are rather more cautious of the safety of our visitors. The Stone itself is still set in the wall below the battlements. To kiss it, one has to lean backwards (holding on to an iron railing) from the parapet walk. The prize is a real one as once kissed the stone bestows the gift of eloquence.
Visitors Kissing the Blarney Stone!
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There is never a stone that whoever kisses, Oh! He never misses to grow eloquent 'tis he may clamber to a lady's chamber, or become a member of parliament.
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Some say it was Jacob’s Pillow, brought to Ireland by the prophet Jeremiah. Here it became the Lia Fail or ‘Fatal Stone’, used as an oracular throne of Irish kings – a kind of Harry Potter-like ‘sorting hat’ for kings. It was also said to be the deathbed pillow of St Columbia on the island of Iona. Legend says it was then removed to mainland Scotland, where it served as the prophetic power of royal succession, the Stone of Destiny.
When Cormac MacCarthy, King of Munster, sent five thousand men to support Robert the Bruce in his defeat of the English at Bannockburn in 1314, a portion of the historic Stone was given by the Scots in gratitude – and returned to Ireland.
Others say it may be a stone brought back to Ireland from the Crusades – the ‘Stone of Ezel’ behind which David hid on Jonathan’s advice when he fled from his enemy, Saul. A few claim it was the stone that gushed water when struck by Moses.
Whatever the truth of its origin, we believe a witch saved from drowning revealed its power to the MacCarthys.
The word blarney has come to mean "clever, flattering, or coaxing talk". John O'Connor Power's definition is succinct: 'Blarney is something more than mere flattery. It is flattery sweetened by humor and flavored by wit. Those who mix with Irish folk have many examples of it in their everyday experience.
The Stone of Eloquence For over 200 years, world statesmen, literary giants, and legends of the silver screen have joined the millions of pilgrims climbing the steps to kiss the Blarney Stone and gain the gift of eloquence. Its powers are unquestioned but its story still creates debate.
Once upon a time, visitors had to be held by the ankles and lowered head first over the battlements. Today, we are rather more cautious of the safety of our visitors. The Stone itself is still set in the wall below the battlements. To kiss it, one has to lean backwards (holding on to an iron railing) from the parapet walk. The prize is a real one as once kissed the stone bestows the gift of eloquence.
Visitors Kissing the Blarney Stone!
Kissing the Blarney Stone
Blarney castle in Ireland, kissing the blarney stone
by svkinnan | 82,691 views
Kiss Me Blarney Stones
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by johnshaversongwriter | 42,731 views
Kissing the Blarney Stone,Blarney Castle, Ireland
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by intrepberkexplorer | 14,475 views
To Kiss the Blarney Stone
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by mbholmes213 | 1,218 views
Kissing the Blarney Stone
Meri kisses the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle, County Cork, Ireland, June 2004
by mcvalkrie | 12,596 views
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by harmonicab | 10,035 views
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by charmy14 | 3,622 views
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by kblakney61 | 1,060 views
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by thegreatescapeplan | 77 views
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by geobeats | 1,886 views
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by rowebeth | 2,748 views
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by theverucav | 680 views
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My lovely and cute wife kissing the Blarney Stone during our visit to Ireland.
by bippy88 | 4,022 views
Kissing the Blarney Stone
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by spinnerod | 2,349 views
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by revision 3 | 1,318 views
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by rosannapansino | 97,703 views
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by digarnick | 4,033 views
Dr. Robert R. Cargill Kisses the Blarney Stone
Robert and Roslyn Cargill climb Blarney Castle in Ireland to kiss the Blarney Stone.
by israelxkv8r | 429 views
Kissing The Blarney Stone
Jeff McNeil (57kgs) from Ireland performs "Kissing The Blarney Stone" at Charles Staley's Bed & B...
by staleytraining | 2,940 views
Kissing the Blarney Stone and Blarney Castle
I spend my birthday at Blarney Castle in Ireland and kiss its famous stone.
by kensington25 | 142 views
There is never a stone that whoever kisses, Oh! He never misses to grow eloquent 'tis he may clamber to a lady's chamber, or become a member of parliament.
Francis Sylvester Mahony
Blarney Castle on You tube
Some say it was Jacob’s Pillow, brought to Ireland by the prophet Jeremiah. Here it became the Lia Fail or ‘Fatal Stone’, used as an oracular throne of Irish kings – a kind of Harry Potter-like ‘sorting hat’ for kings. It was also said to be the deathbed pillow of St Columbia on the island of Iona. Legend says it was then removed to mainland Scotland, where it served as the prophetic power of royal succession, the Stone of Destiny.
When Cormac MacCarthy, King of Munster, sent five thousand men to support Robert the Bruce in his defeat of the English at Bannockburn in 1314, a portion of the historic Stone was given by the Scots in gratitude – and returned to Ireland.
Others say it may be a stone brought back to Ireland from the Crusades – the ‘Stone of Ezel’ behind which David hid on Jonathan’s advice when he fled from his enemy, Saul. A few claim it was the stone that gushed water when struck by Moses.
Whatever the truth of its origin, we believe a witch saved from drowning revealed its power to the MacCarthys.