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Ireland Cork Old Colour Postcard Ruins - BLARNEY CASTLEVintage Irish Colour Postcard. Blarney Castle, County Co. Cork.Publisher: W. Lawrence Publisher
Series No: 8242
Faults: Few brownish spots on back
Background: The castle originally dates from before AD 1200. It was destroyed in 1446, but subsequently rebuilt by Dermot McCarthy, the king of Munster. On the top of the castle lies the Stone of Eloquence, also called the Blarney Stone. Tourists visiting Blarney Castle may be positioned upside-down and kiss the stone, which is said to give the gift of eloquence. Photographs are taken of the "magic moment".
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