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including the Blarney Castle: a legendary, medieval stronghold which possesses a mythological rock coined “the Blarney Stone.” This stone is known to bestow the gift of gab to all those who kiss it, so it was an Irish obligation to perform this generations old ritual. Without realizing the importance of kissing the Blarney Stone, we were informed afterward that the tradition held more significance than our group could have imagined. When we reported this to people from towns far from the Blarney Castle

always exist. As I was preparing for this talk I asked my husband if I could ask him what some of his thoughts were about our trip. I wanted to make sure I wasn’t overstating my story; It has been almost two years since our trip and I did kiss the Blarney Stone, which if legend is true I now, have the “gift of gab!” Rest assured that our memories

The Not So Lucky Blarney Stone In the heart of the Irish Capital of Nebraska, O’Neill, lies a restaurant that is known for its Irish food and Irish hospitality. The Blarney Stone Restaurant houses both a café and steakhouse. According to the restaurant’s website, the Blarney Stone hosts several events in its Nebraska Room that has a seating capacity of 400 (Blarney Stone, n.d.). Despite being in the center of the town and a prime location during Saint Patrick’s Day, the service provided by the business

Madi, Paige, Trey, Kaylin, Lonnie (you) got the exciting experience to go see the Blarney Castle and Gardens. What I expected from this place was just a castle with a stone that you kiss to get eloquence, but what I experienced was much more. This place was breathtaking, and I was able to experience it with a great group of people! This place had a lot of history and helped shape the culture of Ireland. The Blarney stone is very special because over 200 years people have climbed the castle to the

The Blarney Stone, according to legend, grants one with elegance and persuasiveness when he or she kisses it. The Blarney Castle is the structure that contains the Blarney Stone and is 20 feet tall. The castle’s original wooden structure was built by the McCarthy’s of Muskerry around 1010 and they replaced that structure with a stone one two centuries later in 1210. Cormac McCarthy, the King of Munster, supplied 4,000 men to increase Robert the Bruce’s forces for the battle of Bannockburn in 1314

Ireland is an island in Europe that is about the size of West Virginia. It is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Some people say that Ireland is like a badly baked pie; crusty around the edges and soggy in the middle. The island is surrounded with rugged coastal hills and low mountains. Ireland has numerous lakes. Ireland has an interesting culture. Most people in Ireland consider themselves Irish or descendants from the Celtics. About 10 percent of the people are from different ethnic

The Spaniard Inn Mrs. Sparr, have you heard of Spaniard, Don Juan d’Aquila? Well, he fought in the battle of Kinsale in 1601. The Spaniard Inn was named after him so you should go there on your trip. Since you can’t decide over which place we students say to go to, why don’t you go get food instead of sightseeing. After all, you still need to eat right. In my opinion, even if you do pick someone else’s place to go still eat at The Spaniard Inn. The Spaniard Inn has been in Ireland for a long

like Ireland, England, and France. Transition: The first place I was lucky enough to see was Ireland. Body I. Ireland has many amazing attractions you can go and experience A. One place you should go visit is Blarney Castle Blarney Castle is near Cork Ireland, it is famous for the Blarney Stone since the 1800’s (Richard). 2. The stone

Bismarck, North Dakota is the capital of the state that was admitted to the Union in 1889. Rich in American history, the city was founded in 1872, in what was then the Dakota Territory. The name is derived from the Dakota branch of the Sioux tribes that were native to the area. The land itself was acquired by the United States in part through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, and in part through the extension of the northern boundary with Canada through the 49th parallel. Today’s Bismarck, on the

and prosperous community. Additionally the event served as a chance to acknowledge the diversity within the city, allowing for residents to recognize the unique opportunities that can be uncovered when we tear down walls and unify as a community. Blarney Bash Leaping leprechauns and live entertainment make for