- Blarney Castle is probably one of the most visited sites in all of Ireland. According to legend, whoever kisses the blarney stone will inherit the infamous gift of gab which is the gods gift to all Irishmen it seems (and if you dont believe me...just ask one...they will be more than happy to agree)
- Its ancient Irish name is Corcaigh, "Marshy Place". The Druids used to hold religious rites in the hills above the marsh, Celtic tribes built forts to defend the land and, in the 7th century, St Finnbar built a small monestary on an island in one of the marshes, proclaiming, "an abundance of wisdom continually in Cork."
One of Ireland's biggest festivals is the "Rose of Tralee" takes place in County Kerry. - Its ancient Irish name is Corcaigh, "Marshy Place". The Druids used to hold religious rites in the hills above the marsh, Celtic tribes built forts to defend the land and, in the 7th century, St Finnbar built a small monestary on an island in one of the marshes, proclaiming, "an abundance of wisdom continually in Cork."
Province of Munster
Limerick was, Dublin is and Cork shall be,
The finest city of the three