Blarney Castle News
September Sun?
What happened to our Indian summer? Cork did see a rise in temperatures for a few days but no sign of the sun. Our Cannas in the herbaceous border are all dwarves this year, and our Black Hamburg grapes are not nearly as sweet as usual.What happened to our Indian summer? Cork did see a...
Alcohol in August?
August was the coldest recorded here in Ireland for 25 years and also a very dry month with rainfall well below average. We seem to be already seeing a start to autumn here in the grounds, with certain trees showing early colour.August was the coldest recorded here in Ireland for 25 years and...
Jays In July
July has been another dry month overall and it’s been a struggle to keep up with the watering. The borders are all looking great now though, and the fern garden is coming into its own after a slow start. We have just planted our new Laburnum arch in the Poison Garden. It should be a great...
June & Jam!
June has been a month where we finally saw things start to put on growth. The warmer overnight temperatures have made all the difference, and features like the Poison Garden and the Herbaceous Border are looking great.
Excitement Builds for Blarney in Bloom
With just over a week to go before our first ever garden fair ‘Blarney in Bloom’ Saturday, June 11th, the excitement here at Blarney Castle and Gardens is at an all time high as the final touches are been put into place. All that is missing is the guarantee of sunny weather.With just over a...
Stone Me! Canadian’s bad luck shows myth not a load of Blarney
A Canadian who took a piece of the stone from the grounds of Blarney Castle during a visit in 2009 returned the stone after a spate of bad luck.A Canadian who took a piece of the stone from the grounds of Blarney Castle during a visit in 2009 returned the stone after a spate of bad luck. Liam...