Blarney, Ireland Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

BLARNEY is an easy six miles west of Cork city; buses leave the bus station roughly hourly. The town itself functions chiefly as a tourist service centre and, naturally, there are plenty of places to eat here: try The Muskerry Arms or the bar, grill or restaurant at the Woollen Mills. Blair's Inn (tel 021/438170), about four miles west of Blarney on the R579, is difficult to reach without your own transport, but is especially noted for its food and a lovely riverside location. The Blarney Woollen Mills , one of Blarney's original industries, is the place to find quality Irish goods – especially clothing … more »