On first entering the grounds the trail leads to Blarney Castle and the opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone, but let us move on now beyond the castle. Taking a last look behind us, up at the fortified walls we can view the visitors on the top ramparts as we now pass the old stables on towards Blarney House.
I know, everyone talks about the Castle but there is also a great baronial house here as well, something that to my shame I have only just discovered. Well, everyone does go on about the Castle and having to kiss the Blarney Stone it is so easy to overlook much of this place.
Before reaching Blarney House we pass through smooth, bright green lawns with an assortment of parkland trees, many of which have daffodils growing around their trunks. The daffodils were by this stage largely over, but this did not stop them brightening up the scene considerably. Not quite as brazen, but delicately beautiful were the primroses hiding in the longer grass.
I am told that one can spot red squirrels here, but I will have to return if I am to verify this personally. Here are some photos of the scene as I made my way towards Blarney House.
Blarney House will follow tomorrow.
I will also take this opportunity to advise you that these images are all protected by copyright.
Meticulous Mick 
A great series, MM. I don’t think I have ever seen such nice images of the castle. You seem to have given it a fairy tale quality.
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That is great to hear, a lot of people seem to like the angle of the shots. 😃
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I really like the angle of the castle shot John! Lovely flowers and gardens too!
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Thank you Robyn, not the first to note the angle. MM 😃
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Oh how I would love to see that in person. It’s just beautiful.
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Well if you can’t get to the castle and grounds, let me bring them to you Elaine, MM 😃
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Awww thank you!!!
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What beautiful grounds! I love the daffodils. 🙂
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They were past their best here, but when they are in great swathes they can still be a sight 😃
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I need to find fields of flowers!
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So you’ve also kissed the Blarney Stone? 🙂 It’s a beautiful castle, and those spring flowers are magnificent. 🙂
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Last year I kissed it for the first time – well we had a bunch of Aussies in town so I had to find a way of getting a word in. 😉
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Hehehe………Love your reasoning, Michelle. 🙂
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👍
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Rajiv, that is not good to hear, thanks for letting me know. I have just gone in myself but not found an issue and I also note from a subsequent blogger’s comments that they also have no problems viewing the images. It might be a problem your end, but try viewing again and let me know how you get on. Cheers, MM 🍀
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Stunning images. I love the delicate primroses.
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That would be my favourite too – it is interesting how one drop is on the front of the petal of one flower but on another it is behind. 😃
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It’s wonderful to have a look through your magic lenses, John! I hope to see this place on my next visit. Best wishes from Norway, Dina
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Thank you Dina, always most gracious. MM 🍀
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When I visited Blarney, they’d stopped people kissing the stone – I was told it was because some unfortunate fell to her death, but that may have been an urban myth.
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Never heard of this one – anything to do with vomiting bug 😳
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🙂
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That looks like a heavenly walk, MM!
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It’s only just started! x
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Gorgeous shot of the castle, I like the unusual angle, it really works well 🙂
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Thanks Ed, as you can tell I was up close and personal…😃
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