The Blarney Stone
is a block of Carboniferous limestone built into the battlements of Blarney
Castle. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the ‘gift
of the gab’ (great eloquence or skill of flattery). Full version of the legend at http://geowonderland.blogspot.com/2015/02/legend-of-blarney-stone-ireland.html
The stone was set
into the castle in 1446. The castle is a popular tourist destination in
Ireland, attracting visitors from all over the world to kiss the stone and tour
the castle and its gardens.
