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| − | The '''Blarney Stone''' is said to be a piece of the [[Stone of Destiny]], which [[Robert the Bruce]] gave to his Irish ally, [[Cormac Maccarthy]], following the [[Battle of Bannockburn]]. | + | The '''Blarney Stone''' is said to be a piece of the [[Stone of Destiny]], which [[Robert the Bruce]] gave to his Irish ally, [[Cormac Maccarthy]], following the [[Battle of Bannockburn]]. The [[Spirit of Destiny]] has also listed the stone among its identities. ''("[[Rock of Ages]]")'' |
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Latest revision as of 19:05, 3 May 2015
The Blarney Stone is said to be a piece of the Stone of Destiny, which Robert the Bruce gave to his Irish ally, Cormac Maccarthy, following the Battle of Bannockburn. The Spirit of Destiny has also listed the stone among its identities. ("Rock of Ages")
History
Cormac's descendants placed the Stone in Blarney Castle. According to legend, it is supposed to bestow "the gift of gab" on whoever kisses it. (Shari claims to have been one of those who kissed it.)
See also
- Blarney Stone at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
