Next it was on to Cork. A bigger city than Limerick. We really enjoyed walking through The English Market and that entire shopping area. Our hotel (The River Lee) was really nice.
We had a great dinner at the SpitJack. One of the best meals we had in Ireland.
SpitJack - SpitJack (thespitjack.com)
The next morning it was a short drive to the Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone.
Take my advice. Get there early. We arrived shortly before they opened (9:00 AM I think). We had reservations (they are for any-time during the day). There were over 100 people ahead of us, all heading to the castle to see the Blarney Stone.
Our wait was less than 15 minutes... but it is a bit like Disney World... as you queue up you see signs, "90 minute wait from this point."
After seeing the Castle and the Blarney Stone, we had a really nice walk around the gardens and the lake. 100% worth a stop!
We had a great dinner at the SpitJack. One of the best meals we had in Ireland.
SpitJack - SpitJack (thespitjack.com)
The next morning it was a short drive to the Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone.
Take my advice. Get there early. We arrived shortly before they opened (9:00 AM I think). We had reservations (they are for any-time during the day). There were over 100 people ahead of us, all heading to the castle to see the Blarney Stone.
Our wait was less than 15 minutes... but it is a bit like Disney World... as you queue up you see signs, "90 minute wait from this point."
After seeing the Castle and the Blarney Stone, we had a really nice walk around the gardens and the lake. 100% worth a stop!
