Running Late in Ireland to Kiss the Blarney Stone

We made a big time cruise mistake and it cost us money. It seemed that our day in Cork, Ireland would be uneventful but it did not start well. We did make our way to the Blarney Castle and contemplated kissing the Blarney Stone. We also spend time in Cork city proper in in the town of Kinsale. Here is a recap and lesson learned from day 3 of my Regal Princess British Isles cruise.

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[LBGrandAdventure]

Walk the grounds! They are so much better than kissing a damn stone leaning backwards and upside down. The grounds are BEAUTIFUL - Cave, Fairy Gardens - just amazing. Also, there's a train from Cobh to Cork and a local bus to the town of Blarney, for the frugal.

[FloridaGiGi]

I was getting claustrophobic just watching you go up those short stairs… Thanks for bringing us along with y’all! Given a choice, it would be a big NOPE for me…

[bvdbobcat]

Tony, When we kissed the Blarney stone, the guides explained the reason the stairs were so narrow . It was for defensive purposes. All they had to do was kill the first attacker and the stairs would be blocked until they removed the that person and basically all they had to do was keep killing the fiirst soldier and that wouldn't require that many people to defend the stairs.

[maryloua]

Couldn’t bring myself to hang backwards a kiss a communal stone. I was totally grossed out by potential germies. And that was pre Covid. No way now and those tight spaces. Ahhh. But I sure enjoyed watching your adventure. Thank you for the entertainment. I appreciate your sense of humor Mr. Tony. Well done.

[JeanCarlos-lzvd]

Pretty sure I'd opt out of the Blarney Stone experience. I'm just a bit claustrophobic and watching this made me anxious! Thanks for sharing with us!

[mikecreger]

Kissing the blarney stone is supposed to bless you with "the gift of gab"
You're good Tony. Already gifted in that area!

[jayndough]

Turns out I don’t need to do this after all. 😬 Thank you for filming the whole thing!

[RocklandPaul]

Tony thanks for showing this. I was cringing watching your climb to the top of the Blarney castle. I’m highly claustrophobic and this IS NOT going on my bucket list. 🇨🇦

[DRJ]

Thank you so much for letting me tag along on your excursion... I now know that kissing the stone is NOT something I need to do 😉 your videos are a huge help & it's great to see real adventures! Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip!

[cleementine]

Less than halfway through this video and I'm claustrophobic already!

[joentexas]

Tony, I don't think of myself as claustrophobic but your experience would make me think twice about getting stuck in those narrow stairs with that oh-so-slow moving line of humanity. Better you than me. Good video, very informative and entertaining as always. Thanks.

[travelingbeyondboundaries]

Thanks so much for sharing this. Now I know to just visit the castle grounds and not worry about joining the line. Between being on the bigger size, and my daughter having mobility issues, we will skip the climb. Thanks for sacrificing your body for us lol

[chrisbrown]

What an interesting job that Blarney Stone guy has!

[gaelicd]

Being from Cork, it's really interesting to see the visuals from a liner coming into port. It's great to see you've enjoyed our highlights, I'm sure we have a lot to offer...

[eileenammendolea]

Brings back wonderful memories of my first trip to Ireland and visiting Blarney Castle. It was in the mid 1980s and I was about 32 and traveling on a bus tour with my mother. She didn’t climb up to the top but I did and kissed the stone! It was a great trip and we met so many nice people on our tour. And wow, Ireland is one heck of a beautiful country!

[tayanyc]

😂 my takeaway from all this...don't be late and, "Big feet and little steps"!😅

[patriciacarver]

Thank you Tony! Ireland is on my bucket list. I think I will just enjoy the gardens.

I keep forgetting but being reminded almost daily I'm in my senior years. I am too claustrophobic to handle those stairs. Thank you for SHOWING me I couldn't do it.
I'm rather stubborn and if I'm told I can't do something I'll want to do it even more.

It looked like everyone had a great time. I really enjoy watching real videos of travel. Television shows are just too edited and doesn't really give the real feeling of the experience. Keep the excursion videos coming along with the cruise news. 😀

[cathieschmitgal]

If there were ever 4 people who don’t need to to kiss the Blarney Stone it would be you all…….you are all very eloquent already!

[stevebartley]

I was there one year in March and there wasn’t a wait. I just threw a kiss to the stone.

[slinkyengelking]

Oh my goodness. I found myself breathing heavy for you. I dont know if i could be so brave. Good job Tony!! ❤