Tag: Blarney Stone

The Blarney Stone is a block of Carboniferous limestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney, about 8 kilometres from Cork, Ireland.

The Poison Garden At Blarney Castle In Ireland

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An image of the deadly nightshade skull and crossbones sign in the Poison Garden at Blarney Castle in Ireland. Photograph by Frame To Frame - Bob and Jean.

The Poison Garden at Blarney Castle is one of the featured gardens on the grounds that span some 1,000 acres, but it is but a tiny plot sheltered behind the Blarney Castle battlements.  The Poison Garden contrasts sharply with the expansive green spaces and vibrant flowers found elsewhere on the estate property, but mystique pervades the small plot and has curious visitors anxious to investigate . Read more

Kissing The Blarney Stone At Blarney Castle

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An image of Jean preparing to Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle in Ireland. Photography by Frame To Frame - Bob and Jean.

An image of Blarney Castle on the River Martin, near Cork, Ireland. Photography by Frame To Frame - Bob and Jean.

After Bob and I were safely on shore following the boat tour of Cobh Harbour, the greater part of the afternoon was still available to us, so we drove up to Blarney Castle, in County Cork, to Kiss the Blarney Stone. Read more