My post yesterday was headed ‘More than just a Castle and Kisses?‘ as I made my way to Blarney Castle and grounds in the springtime. This post is the second in a series where I look to see what else the attraction might offer visitors.
Having passed the tree burdened with blossom at the entrance, the path leads the visitor by beds of daffodils along the river to a footbridge. Here through the trees, one gets one’s first view of the famed castle where upon high sits the Blarney Stone.
The sharp eyed younger visitor might also spot the wooden playground to the left to let off steam. However, my guess is that the lure of the castle is most likely to draw the younger visitors, as imaginations run riot with thoughts of dragons, dungeons, princesses and many a fabled creature.
Still if you do head to the playground, which was entirely unused when I was there, there is a wonderful weeping willow nearby, letting its trails fall gently down to the water.
Tomorrow the excursion continues as I make my way towards the castle using the longer walkway.
Meticulous Mick 
What a glorious spring day MM!
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It changed pretty quickly as the clouds rolled in, but still it was fun. Thank you for once again taking the time to stop by and comment. MM
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Lovely photos. 🙂
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Thank you Elaine, hope they put a smile on your face ready for the weekend
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They did indeed! Have a lovely weekend!
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This helps me put its size in perspective. Awesome.
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Thank you Laurie, have a great weekend, the series will continue…..🍀
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Beautiful photos on a beautiful day!
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Unfortunately the clouds soon rolled in, as you will see in the later shots….Have a good weekend Cath, MM 🍀
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You too,MM..How’s your veggie garden?
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The peas have broken through and all looks in order, mainly thanks to The Sage I have to say…..You look like you are getting on good. MM 🍀
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Not bad,some are slow and some are ok, thanks.
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I love the tree near the garden by the castle that has multiple trunks, large and curvy. It’s a tree with so much character.
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There rare lots of these trees behind the castle, but this time I did not get any images of these – so much to capture that I have to return. MM 😃
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I love Blarney castle and a photo of my daughter taken there, in the middle of a forest of daffodils, is one of my favourite pictures ever.
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And there will be more daffodils to come, it is a great season to visit. 🍀
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Your images are refreshing my diluted Irish blood, another fine gallery.
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Thank you Compass, it may be diluted but it is there 😃 Have a good weekend, MM 🍀
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