Organisation: Blarney Castle

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<p>Author David Motte who returned to Cork on December 4 to launch his book 'The Gift of Blarney which recounts his dramatic rescue at Blarney Castle after he suffered a heart attack. Picture: David Creedon</p>

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'The gift of Blarney': US tourist thanks rescuers as he recalls day his heart stopped at castle

David Motte, from North Carolina, was saved thanks to a combination of advanced first-aid training, expertise, a swift response by the emergency services, and a remarkable set of coincidences, writes Eoin English

<p>The operators of Blarney Castle claim the developments would also undermine the sustainable development of the area by harming its status as a major tourist attraction. Photo: Larry Cummins</p>

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Blarney Castle gets permission to challenge primary care centre development

<p>The plans provide for a new 80-bed hotel, a Lidl supermarket with an off-licence and café as well as a commercial building containing a restaurant/delicatessen, shop and hair/beauty salon, together with offices and 70 apartments. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

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Blarney Woollen Mills owner appeals rejection of major development

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Plea for safety upgrades at Blarney Castle after tourist injures himself

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Castle owner’s ex gets damages

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Castle owner wanted €5k for market, say traders

Blarney Castle owner in row over racehorse

A RACEHORSE called Blarney Highwayman was at the centre of a falling out between a horse breeder and Blarney Castle owner Charles Colthurst after the horse won his first race.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2011

Stone me! Canadian’s bad luck shows myth not a load of Blarney

A CANADIAN who took a piece of the wall Blarney Castle during a visit last year has returned it following a spate of bad luck.

Thu, 29 Jul, 2010

Blarney Castle owner donates family archives

THE owner of Blarney Castle has donated his entire family archive, some of which dates from the 17th century, to the Cork City and County Archives.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2009