Come visit Blarney, County Cork, Ireland

We've a warm welcome waiting for you!

Here in the very center of Blarney 'the biggest little village in Ireland' just 5 miles from Cork City and its airport is the Muskerry Arms. Our location is full of heritage and history.

Here you can fish for Salmon on the Lee or Brown Trout in the Blarney Lakes and rivers. Enjoy walking on the 5k Blarney Way, which passes by the Old Round Tower of Waterloo, And along the old railways of the Muskerry Tram. Go horse racing at the near by Mallow Race Track approx. 10km off the N20, or perhaps horse riding in pastoral Irish countryside.

Take time out to gain the 'gift of the gab' by kissing the Blarney Stone while visiting Blarney Castle, play golf in the many superb golf courses all within a short distance from Blarney or simply go shopping in the famous Blarney Woolen Mills Store and relax!

Attractions in Blarney and County Cork

Activities in Blarney & County Cork

Travel to and around Blarney, County Cork, Ireland

Attractions in Blarney & County Cork

• Muskerry Rugby Club
  Muskerry Rugby Club was formed on 30th of March 1978, following a meeting held at Healy’s Bar, Cloghroe.
• Blarney Castle
  Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's oldest and most historic castles, an ancient stronghold of the McCarthy's, Lords of Muskerry, and one of the strongest fortresses in Munster.
• Blarney Woollen Mills
  The flagship store is located in the village of Blarney, . This 30,000 square foot retail store is housed in one of Ireland's oldest and most authentic Irish woollen mills.
• Barryscourt Castle
  Barryscourt Castle was the seat of the Barry family from the 12th to the 17th centuries. The present castle is a fine example of a 15th century tower house with 16th century additions and alterations.
• Fota House
  Welcome to Fota House. This fine Regency-style building in a pleasant landscape setting on Fota Island, is complemented by the internationally renowned gardens and arboretum.
• Fota Wildlife Park
  Fota Wildlife Park is not like an ordinary zoo. Wherever possible we have chosen animals that thrive in a free-range environment, which allows them to roam free, while mixed with other species and with us human visitors!
• Cork City of Culture
  The European Capital of Culture programme is required to promote cultural co-operation and understanding across all of Europe. It is a celebration of our European commitment, which requires the chosen city to deliver events and activities that match Europe’s scale and significance.
• Mitchelstown Caves
  Mitchelstown Caves are located in county Tipperary 12 kilometres east of Mitchelstown. Mitchelstown Caves are open year-round for guided tours. The tours are approximately 3 kilometres in length going through several caverns with examples of different types of formations many of which are given colourful names.
• Mizen Head Visitors Centre
  An award winning Maritime Museum and Heritage Attraction, this authentic all-weather experience is a must-see with its spectacular location on high cliffs with swirling Atlantic Ocean tides.
• Cobh Heritage Centre
  From 1848 - 1950 over 6 million adults and children emigrated from Ireland - over 2.5 million departed from Cobh. Our genealogical record finder has been designed for people interested in tracing their ancestors but have no knowledge of genealogical records.
• Cork City Gaol
  See Cork's renowned wax figures at the Cork City Gaol as you step back in time to see what 19th/early 20th Century life was like in Cork - inside and outside prison walls. Amazingly lifelike figures, furnished cells, sound effects and fascinating exhibitions.
• Cork Butter Museum
  The Cork Butter Museum is a unique institution, celebrating one of the great success stories of Ireland, the butter trade.
• St. Finbarre's Cathedral
  St. Fin Barre's Cathedral is the premier public building in Cork, designed by the Victorian genius William Burges.
• Old Midleton Distillery
  Visitors can see the largest Pot Still in the work with a capacity of 32,000 gallons and the Old Waterwheel manufactured in 1825 to provide motive power prior to the days of electricity, and still turning today.
• Millstreet Country Park
  Millstreet Country Park which extends to 500 acres (located approx 6 kilometres from Millstreet Town) is a major tourist attraction.
• Crawford Art Gallery
  Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, the city art museum for Cork, is dedicated to informing a wide audience about the significant role that the visual arts play in contemporary life and culture.
• Lewis Glucksman Gallery
  The Lewis Glucksman Gallery is a cultural and educational institution that promotes the research, creation and exploration of the visual arts.
• Trabolgan Holiday Centre
  Trabolgan has 172 Self Catering houses and Apartments, A Touring Caravan Park with 35 sites, and when you book with us, the price you pay includes the use of the Sub Tropical Wave Pool, Live Entertainment Venues, Kids Clubs, 18 hole pitch & putt, Crazy golf, 3 kids play areas, Badminton and Tennis Courts, Astroturf Soccer Pitch and Sports Hall.

Activities in Blarney & County Cork

• Angling
  Whether your interests lie in sea, coarse, game or pike fishing, this site will assist you make the most of your trip by helping you source additional information and assisting you in booking your holiday in Ireland.
• Horse Riding
  The Association Of Irish Riding Establishments - The AIRE is responsible for the inspection and registration of Riding Establishments in Ireland.
• Day Tours
  Easy Tours Cork provide guided Sight seeing DAY TOURS by coach to see spectacular County Cork. These tours will show clients magnificent scenery; mountains, ocean, rolling farmlands and countryside, colourful towns and villages with stops at special sites and visitor attractions, Easy Tours meet clients at or near their city centre accommodation and bring them back at the end of the tour in the late afternoon.
• Walking Tours
• Water Adventures
  H2O Sea Kayaking - Purveyors for quality equipment and guide services, serving the Old Head of Kinsale and surrounding areas. Irish owned and operated, we promote environmental awareness through our sea kayaking operations.
• Dog Racing
  Curraheen Greyhound Track
• Horse Racing
  Cork Race Course Mallow

Travel to and around Blarney, Ireland

• Ryanair
  Ryanair was Europe's original low fares airline and is still Europe's largest low fares carrier.
• Aer Lingus
  The National airline of Ireland with the cheapest flights online to and from Ireland, the UK, Europe, USA and Dubai.
• Bus Eireann
  National bus company in Ireland provides local bus services, Expressway long distance intercity services, Eurolines services with destinations in Britain and Europe. Use the site to learn more about the fares and the services they offer.
• Cork Airport
  Cork International Airport is a rapidly growing airport servicing the southwest of Ireland.
• Cork Taxi Co-op
• Europcar
  Car rental bookings, special rental offers Europcar.com makes worldwide car rental fast and easy !