Blarney castle

Blarney Castle (Irish: Caisleán na Blarnan) is a medieval castle in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland.It is most famous for its stone, which has the traditional power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it. The word Blarney was introduced into the English language by Queen Elizabeth I and is described as pleasant talk, intended to deceive without offending. The stone is set in the wall below the battlements, and to kiss it one has to lean backwards (grasping an iron railing) from the parapet walk.