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The Blarney Stone is a block of bluestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney about 8 km from Cork, Ireland.

The name therefore comes from the castle of which it forms a part.

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Because it was built back in the 1300's and if you kiss it, you will never have a loss for words again.

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