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About Blarney

Blarney sits 10 kilometres northwest of Cork city, drawing visitors to kiss the legendary stone atop its 15th-century castle. The N20 gets you there in 15 minutes from Cork, while the M8 from Dublin takes about 2.5 hours. Cork Airport is 20 kilometres southeast. The area has around 100 fast EV charging points for electric cars. To kiss the Blarney Stone, you'll need to lie on your back and lean backward over a sheer drop at the top of the castle tower, which supposedly grants the gift of eloquence.

Where is Blarney on the map?

Blarney is in Ireland, at 51.933, -8.568 - about 10 km north-west of Cork.

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EV Chargers in Blarney

35 chargers

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Race a karting track in Blarney

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Blarney BlastEasy

Play a pub crawl round in Blarney

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Blarney. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Blarney9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Blarney?

The closest airport to Blarney is Cork International Airport, 18 km (about 21 min by car).

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