Blarney in bloom: Castle gardeners celebrate Wildlife Estate award

As the gardeners celebrate a Wildlife Estate award, tourists may find the legendary stone isn’t the only reason to visit Blarney Castle, writes Carl Dixon

The most potent symbol of Blarney is the Blarney Stone. Each year over 400,000 people flock to this small village on the edge of Cork City, with most winding their way up a 15th century stone stairway to kiss the stone.