Blarney Castle, the medieval home of the MacCarthy lords of Muskerry, is one of Ireland's best-known castles. Many visitors to Ireland include a trip to the cas
* A social history of one of Ireland's most famous sites * Richly illustrated with color photos and maps throughout * Demonstrates why the site is far more than
Traces the development of the Irish medieval castle from 1169 onwards, drawing on research and records of the Archaeological Survey. It begins with the Anglo-No