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Cork/Kerry Blarney Castle & Gardens - Monacnapa,
Blarney, Co. Cork Dating back to the 15th century, Blarney Castle has become one Ireland’s most prominent attractions, offering beautiful gardens to enjoy along with the great history of the historic site. The location is most known for housing the famous Blarney Stone, otherwise known as the Stone of Eloquence which upon kissing, will grant those the gift of, you guessed it, eloquence. The grounds Blarney Castle is located on also offer 60 acres of gardens to experience and fully immerse in for hours of exploration. www.blarneycastle.ie Mike The Pies - 28 Patrick St, Listowel, Co Kerry It only holds around 80 people but this award winning venue has a big reputation for great music, great sound and legendary nights out. Run by Aidan O’Connor, the bar has been in the family for generations but a few years ago Aidan decided to take a leap and turn it into a music venue. Since then it has housed top International acts such as Richie Ramone, Hugh Cornwell from the Stranglers and John Power (Cast/The La’s), a host of emerging local talent and Irish legends like Damien Dempsey, The Frank And Walters and Mick Flannery. The venue is on every Irish acts bucket list of venues to play and achieved immortality when the Fontaines DC played there just after they went global. An essential visit if you’re in that neck of the woods. www.mikethepies.ie 14