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  1. Charles St John Colthurst
    Who owns Blarney Castle? Charles St John Colthurst or simply the Colthurst family owns and operates the castle for over a hundred years now, who received it through a marital alliance from the Jefferys, who was the governor of the Cork City in the 19th century.

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    Who bought Blarney Castle?
    It was then that the 4th Earl of Clancarty was overthrown and his estate, which included Blarney Castle, was taken by the Williamites. The castle was bought and sold by a number of parties before it was purchased by Sir James St. John Jefferyes, the governor of Cork City, at some stage during the early 16th century.

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    What is Blarney Castle known for?
    The Blarney estate, near the town of that name in County Cork, is renowned for its castle, an unusually large and well preserved tower-house of 1446 which incorporates the famous Blarney Stone, set into the masonry high up beneath the battlements.

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    Who built Blarney Castle?
    Blarney Castle (Irish: Caisleán na Blarnan) is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, a town in Cork, Ireland. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the current keep was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty, a cadet branch of the Kings of Desmond, and dates from 1446.

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    Who owns Blarney House?
    Today Blarney House is the home of Sir Charles Colthurst who has expanded and enhanced the gardens and maintains the estate in an exemplary manner.

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    Where is Blarney Castle in Cork?
    Location You’ll find the now-iconic Blarney Castle and the world-famous Blarney Stone in the little village of Blarney, around 8km northwest of the buzzy Cork City. 2. Opening hours The opening hours for Blarney Castle are 09:00 to 17:00 all year round (last admission is 16:00).

    Blarney Castle A Tourist Trap? No! Here's Why (2024 Guide)

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    When is Blarney Castle open?
    Opening hours The opening hours for Blarney Castle are 09:00 to 17:00 all year round (last admission is 16:00). It’s closed on December 24th and 25th (opening hours may change so check in advance). 3. Admission/tickets

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    The castle was sold and changed hands several times — Sir Richard Pyne, the Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, owned it briefly — before being purchased in the early 18th century by Sir James Jeffreys, governor of Cork City. See more

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    Blarney Castle (Irish: Caisleán na Blarnan) is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, a town in Cork, Ireland. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the current keep was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry See more

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    Blarney Castle is now a partial ruin with some accessible rooms and battlements. At the top of the castle lies the Stone of Eloquence, better known as the Blarney Stone. … See more

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    The castle originally dates from before 1200, when a timber house was believed to have been built on the site, although no evidence remains of … See more

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    Family to fight ejection from aristocrat's house

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    Sold to Sir James St. John Jefferyes in 1688. A subsequent owner of the estate endeavoured to drain the lake at the bottom of which the plate was supposed to have been thrown. A fortune was spent in vain.

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