While Blarney Castle is not the biggest castle in Ireland ... rock garden told the king that the stone would bestow special gifts of eloquence upon anyone who kissed it, so he did.

as well as a shop to pick up some souvenirs to remember your visit. First built as a humble wooden structure in the 10th century, Blarney Castle was converted in the 12th century into a stone ...

encouraged to buy 8-by-10 color photographs of his or her Blarney Castle moment. Even at $15 a photo, the souvenirs were irresistible — to prove we had kissed the stone. Wrought-iron guardrails ...

According to legend, kissing the stone at Blarney Castle, near Cork ... castle's north face in the 1880s for fears of damage by overeager souvenir hunters and injury to visitors.

Regardless of whether you try to do it with a pal or not, you could join the tradition and make your way to Blarney Castle if you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year.