His last visit to one of Ireland’s most famous tourist attractions ended in drama but it was all about hugs and tears of joy yesterday as US tourist David Motte returned to Blarney Castle to say thank you to those who saved his life.

The owner of one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions is concerned that a proposed new housing development in Cork will negatively impact on the historic character of the area.

The owner of one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions is concerned that a proposed new housing development in Cork will negatively impact on the historic character of the area.

The wife of an American tourist who was airlifted from the top of Blarney Castle after sustaining leg and wrist injuries in a slip on its internal steps has called for safety upgrades to the historic visitor attraction.

He was minutes from death after going into cardiac arrest near the top of Blarney Castle last Friday.

The US tourist who was airlifted from the top of Blarney Castle after going into cardiac arrest has issued an emotional thank you to the people who saved his life.

An American tourist in his 50s who was airlifted from the top of the landmark Blarney Castle in Cork after suffering a heart attack is recovering in hospital.

A man has been airlifted from the top of Blarney Castle in Co. Cork during a dramatic rescue operation in the past hour.

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

Blarney has the potential to thrive and prosper but its distinct identity could be lost as the town becomes enveloped within a greater Cork City, writes Eugene Gribbin.

The most famous job in Ireland is vacant and if you feel you have the gift of the gab then you could be the next ’Keeper of the Blarney Stone’.

Gardaí and the emergency services are at Blarney Castle in Co Cork where a man fell from a height earlier today.

His face speaks a thousand words as the bike falls 100 feet .

 

Has Blarney Castle ever looked so good?

A row has erupted in one of Ireland’s best-known tourist villages over plans to mark its 250th birthday.