Myth and Legend: The Best Supernatural Landmarks of Ireland
| July 17, 2017
Blarney Castle – County Cork
If you’re visiting Ireland, chances are you’ve heard the legend of the Blarney Stone. It’s a rock which Irish hero Cormac MacCarthy kissed after receiving a promise from the goddess Cliodhna that if he did, he would be rewarded with the gift of persuasion.
Blarney Castle receives many visitors who come specifically to kiss the stone, hoping for the same luck. However, visitors who are tempted to bring stones away from the castle should know that it is considered horrible luck to do so. There are uncountable stories of people becoming ill or depressed after leaving the area with even so much as a pebble from the castle grounds.
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