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Monday Memories: Kissing the ‘Blarney Stone’ offered more than the gift of gab in 2006 - Toledo Blade
Several tourists in Ireland are kissing a stone (reason will surprise you!) - Firstpost
4 Underrated Fish Fry Spots We’re Trying This Season - Step Out Buffalo
No, I won't kiss that: Blarney Castle is much more than the world's most lip-locked rock - Canada.com
Blarney Castle Oil Co. Acquires Pri Mart Stores - NACS
I spent a year traveling across Ireland on a budget. There were 4 spots I loved, and 2 that didn't live up to the hype. - Business Insider
Blarney Castle Oil acquires 13 Pri Mart convenience stores - CSP Daily News
With Whit as Head Chef—The Blarney 2.0 Blazes a New Era in Breezy - THE ROCKAWAY TIMES
The beauty and danger of Blarney Castle's Poison Garden - IrishCentral

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/allmycollections/55152141537/" title="16 March 1914 / Springhill, Nova Scotia - The McLellan Family of Noel Shore, Hants County, Nova Scotia (Ruth McLelland)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55152141537_aacd5d103c_m.jpg" width="240" height="154" alt="16 March 1914 / Springhill, Nova Scotia - The McLellan Family of Noel Shore, Hants County, Nova Scotia (Ruth McLelland)" /></a></p>

<p>The handwriting is a classic cursive style of the era. Here is the transcription:<br />
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Dear Ruth; — I am home for the week-end. Mother wondered if you could tell us some place in Oxford where we could get board during institute. I know you will try for us. It's so hard to find a place. Hoping this won't be giving you too much trouble, I remain - your friend - Ada<br />
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Addressed to - Miss Ruth McLelland / Oxford Junction / Nova Scotia <br />
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Mrs. Ruth Georgina (nee McLellan) ("Ruth T.") O'Brien: Born 13 April 1892 in Noel Shore, Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada, the main subject of this postcard collection. She died February 22, 1951, in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Her middle name was likely Georgina, replacing the initial "T" (Thomson) used in her youth. LINK to her Find a Grave site - <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152065903/ruth_georgina-o'brien" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.findagrave.com/memorial/152065903/ruth_georgina-o'brien</a><br />
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LINK to her newspaper obituary - <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/article/edmonton-journal-obituary-for-ruth-nee/189467309/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.newspapers.com/article/edmonton-journal-obituary-for-...</a><br />
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MRS. RUTH O'BRIEN On February 22nd, 1951 Mrs. Ruth O'Brien, beloved wife of J. A. L. O'Brien of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. She is survived by her husband; two sons Graham of Regina, Sask. and Ernest of Fort Saskatchewan: one daughter Mrs. J. A. McIntyre of Calgary. Alberta: two brothers, Dr. Fred McLellan of and New Dr. Johnson McLellan both New Glasgow, Nova Scotia: one sister Miss Evelyn McLellan, R.N. of Noel Shore, Nova Scotia. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Howard and McBride, Funeral Service. Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock the Fort Saskatchewan United Church. Rev, A. W. Magee and Rev. E. H. Birdsall will officiate, and interment will take place in the Fort Saskatchewan Cemetery.<br />
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20 June 1919 she was still single living in NS - <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/776248113/?match=1&clipping_id=193613840" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.newspapers.com/image/776248113/?match=1&clipping_...</a><br />
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25 May 1921 - Ruth Georgina McLellan applied for positions on the teachings staff in Red Deer, Alberta - <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-red-deer-news-ruth-georgina-mclellan/193614462/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.newspapers.com/article/the-red-deer-news-ruth-georgin...</a><br />
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In 1921 / 22 she taught Grade six in Red Deer, Alberta.<br />
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By 1924 she was married - <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/article/irma-times-mrs-l-obrien-of-fort-saska/193615400/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.newspapers.com/article/irma-times-mrs-l-obrien-of-for...</a><br />
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Mrs. L. O'Brien / Mrs. J. L. O'Brien / L.= Logan?<br />
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Logan John A. O'Brien (John Logan O'Brien)<br />
(b. 7 September 1889 in Nova Scotia - d. 28 December 1954 (aged 65) / in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta - Burial<br />
Fort Saskatchewan Cemetery, Fort Saskatchewan, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada) - they were married in 1923 in Montreal, Quebec.<br />
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(1954) Her husband - Obituary for John A. Logan 0'BRIEN - LINK - <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/article/edmonton-journal-obituary-for-john-a-lo/193616123/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.newspapers.com/article/edmonton-journal-obituary-for-...</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/allmycollections/55153013976/" title="St. Patrick's Day Postcard - Stecher Series 247: The 1914 St. Patrick’s Collection"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55153013976_6b3d2a144a_m.jpg" width="240" height="152" alt="St. Patrick's Day Postcard - Stecher Series 247: The 1914 St. Patrick’s Collection" /></a></p>

<p>A stunning example of Golden Age lithography, this heavily embossed St. Patrick’s Day postcard from the Stecher Lithographic Co. of Rochester, NY, is postmarked March 16, 1914. Part of the sought-after 'Series 247 A', the design features a central vignette of Blarney Castle framed by deep-green shamrocks and a signature diagonal gold band. The card is accented with metallic bronze 'gilding' that catches the light on its raised surfaces. The front features a poignant line from Irish poet Thomas Moore: 'O the shamrock, the green, immortal shamrock.' This divided-back treasure serves as a beautiful time capsule of Irish-American heritage and the high-quality printing techniques used just before the onset of World War I<br />
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This vintage St. Patrick's Day postcard is an embossed antique from the early 20th century, specifically the 1910s. It is part of a broader series of greeting cards that gained popularity during the "Golden Age of Postcards" (roughly 1900–1915), when people sent millions of cards for holidays. <br />
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Key Features:<br />
Imagery: It depicts Blarney Castle in Ireland, a common symbol of Irish heritage and a popular subject for postcards sent by Irish emigrants to stay connected to their roots.<br />
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Poem: The text at the bottom left—"O the shamrock, the green, immortal shamrock"—is a quote from the poem "O The Shamrock!" by the famous Irish poet Thomas Moore.<br />
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Symbolism: The shamrock was traditionally used by Saint Patrick to explain the Christian concept of the Holy Trinity to the Irish people.<br />
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St. Patrick's Day evolved into a holiday through several key stages, transitioning from a localized religious observance to an official church feast, and finally to a global secular celebration. <br />
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Timeline of Development<br />
9th and 10th Centuries: The Irish began observing March 17 as a religious feast day to honour the death of St. Patrick.<br />
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Early 17th Century (1631): It was officially added to the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar as a feast day, largely through the efforts of Franciscan scholar Luke Wadding.<br />
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1737 & 1762: The first recorded public celebrations (parades) occurred in North America (Boston and New York City), organized by Irish immigrants and soldiers.<br />
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1903: It became an official public holiday in Ireland following the Bank Holiday (Ireland) Act 1903. <br />
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Holiday Status Today:<br />
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The day is now recognized as a public holiday in several jurisdictions, including: <br />
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Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.<br />
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (for provincial government employees).<br />
Montserrat, a British Overseas Territory. <br />
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The "Series 247 A" designation identifies this card as the primary design in a specific St. Patrick’s Day collection produced by the Stecher Lithographic Company around 1910–1914. <br />
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The "Series 247" Collection<br />
Stecher typically released holiday postcards in sets. In this particular "247" series, they used a consistent layout—a central scenic vignette paired with heavily embossed shamrocks and a gold-colored diagonal band—but changed the "vignette" (the small picture) for each card in the set. <br />
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247 A (My Card): Features Blarney Castle, located near Cork, Ireland.<br />
247 B: Typically features Clifton Castle.<br />
247 C: Features Dunluce Castle (sometimes spelled "Dunluge" on vintage listings).<br />
247 E: Features Ross Castle in Killarney. <br />
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Historical Context of the Series<br />
By 1914, these cards were sold both individually and in packets. The letters (A, B, C, etc.) often indicated the card's position in the original sales pack. Because Stecher was based in Rochester, New York, these cards were widely distributed across North America to the large Irish immigrant population looking for high-quality "remembrances" of home.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/204303456@N03/55132525684/" title="Blarney Castle"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55132525684_9a64e65eeb_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Blarney Castle" /></a></p>

<p>A view from below of Blarney Castle, highlighting the lush green environment and gray sky</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jhluxton/55062811818/" title="IRL0326 Blarney Castle - Cork - 1998 (In Explore)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55062811818_562d479f83_m.jpg" width="187" height="240" alt="IRL0326 Blarney Castle - Cork - 1998 (In Explore)" /></a></p>

<p>Blarney Castle (Irish: Caisleán na Blarnan) is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the current keep was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty, a cadet branch of the Kings of Desmond, and dates from 1446.The Blarney Stone is among the machicolations of the castle.<br />
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Click here for more 35mm Archive Images of County Cork: <a href="https://www.jhluxton.com/The-35mm-Film-Archive/Ireland/County-Cork" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.jhluxton.com/The-35mm-Film-Archive/Ireland/County-Cork</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/daniellanghammer/">Daniel Langhammer</a> posted a photo:</p>

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<p>15th century castle, in co Cork, Ireland: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blarney_Castle" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blarney_Castle</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ursula_valtiner/54950155972/" title="Blarney House, Irland / Blarney House, Ireland"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54950155972_927d0f752d_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Blarney House, Irland / Blarney House, Ireland" /></a></p>

<p>Dieses im schottischen Barockstil entworfene Herrenhaus befindet sich auf dem Anwesen von Blarney Castle, das knapp 200 Meter vom Schloss entfernt liegt. Es kann während der Sommermonate besichtigt werden.<br />
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This Scottish Baroque-style mansion is located on the grounds of Blarney Castle, just 200 metres from the castle itself. It is open to visitors during the summer months.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ursula_valtiner/54950154162/" title="Elefant, Irland / Elephant, Ireland"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54950154162_f8922e8d13_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Elefant, Irland / Elephant, Ireland" /></a></p>

<p>… entdeckt in den Gärten von Blarney Castle <br />
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... discovered in the gardens of Blarney Castle</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rudi_valtiner/54939479154/" title="Blarney Castle Gardens, Seven Sisters"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54939479154_43b650e427_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Blarney Castle Gardens, Seven Sisters" /></a></p>

<p>Im Schlosspark der Burg Blarney bei Cork (Irland) befindet sich ein vorchristlicher Steinkreis namens "Seven Sisters" ("Sieben Schwestern"), um den sich folgende Legende dreht. In grauer Vorzeit soll der König von Munster mit seinen zwei Söhnen und ihrer Armee in eine Schlacht nahe diesem Steinkreis geritten sein. Der Steinkreis wies neun aufrecht stehende Steine auf, sovi viele, wie der König an Kindern hatte; zwei Söhne und sieben Töchter. Der König von Munster und seine Söhne kämpften an vorderster Front, und letztlich gewannen sie die Schlacht. Doch der Preis war ein hoher, denn beide Söhne verloren in dieser Schlacht ihr Leben.. Während der Rückkehr kam der traurige König mit seiner Armee an diesem Steinkreis vorbei. Um ein verzweifeltes immerwährendes Zeichen zum Andenken seiner gefallenen Söhne zu setzen, ließ er zwei der neun senkrecht stehenden Steine umlegen, die als Symbol für seine toten Söhne dienen. Weil nur noch sieben Steine im Kreis stehen, die als Symbol für die sieben Töchter des Königs stehen, nennt man diesen Steinkreis seither die "Seven Sisters".<br />
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In the park of Blarney Castle near Cork (Ireland) there is a pre-Christian stone circle called the Seven Sisters, around which the following legend revolves. In ancient times, the King of Munster is said to have ridden with his two sons and their army into battle near this stone circle. The stone circle had nine upright stones, as many as the king had children: two sons and seven daughters. The King of Munster and his sons fought on the front line and ultimately won the battle. But the price was high, as both sons lost their lives in the battle. During the return ride, the sad king and his army passed by this stone circle. In a desperate attempt to create a lasting memorial to his fallen sons, he had two of the nine standing stones laid flat to serve as a symbol of his dead sons. Because only seven stones remain standing in the circle, symbolising the king's seven daughters, this stone circle has since been called the ‘Seven Sisters’.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rudi_valtiner/54939479144/" title="Blarney Castle Gardens, Seven Sisters"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54939479144_8ff2e4e00b_m.jpg" width="240" height="150" alt="Blarney Castle Gardens, Seven Sisters" /></a></p>

<p>Im Schlosspark der Burg Blarney bei Cork (Irland) befindet sich ein vorchristlicher Steinkreis namens "Seven Sisters" ("Sieben Schwestern"), um den sich folgende Legende dreht. In grauer Vorzeit soll der König von Munster mit seinen zwei Söhnen und ihrer Armee in eine Schlacht nahe diesem Steinkreis geritten sein. Der Steinkreis wies neun aufrecht stehende Steine auf, sovi viele, wie der König an Kindern hatte; zwei Söhne und sieben Töchter. Der König von Munster und seine Söhne kämpften an vorderster Front, und letztlich gewannen sie die Schlacht. Doch der Preis war ein hoher, denn beide Söhne verloren in dieser Schlacht ihr Leben.. Während der Rückkehr kam der traurige König mit seiner Armee an diesem Steinkreis vorbei. Um ein verzweifeltes immerwährendes Zeichen zum Andenken seiner gefallenen Söhne zu setzen, ließ er zwei der neun senkrecht stehenden Steine umlegen, die als Symbol für seine toten Söhne dienen. Weil nur noch sieben Steine im Kreis stehen, die als Symbol für die sieben Töchter des Königs stehen, nennt man diesen Steinkreis seither die "Seven Sisters".<br />
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In the park of Blarney Castle near Cork (Ireland) there is a pre-Christian stone circle called the Seven Sisters, around which the following legend revolves. In ancient times, the King of Munster is said to have ridden with his two sons and their army into battle near this stone circle. The stone circle had nine upright stones, as many as the king had children: two sons and seven daughters. The King of Munster and his sons fought on the front line and ultimately won the battle. But the price was high, as both sons lost their lives in the battle. During the return ride, the sad king and his army passed by this stone circle. In a desperate attempt to create a lasting memorial to his fallen sons, he had two of the nine standing stones laid flat to serve as a symbol of his dead sons. Because only seven stones remain standing in the circle, symbolising the king's seven daughters, this stone circle has since been called the ‘Seven Sisters’.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rudi_valtiner/54939532895/" title="Blarney Castle, Kissin' the Blarney Stone"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54939532895_ff895be00f_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Blarney Castle, Kissin' the Blarney Stone" /></a></p>

<p>Auf der Burg Blarney, etwas nordwestlich von der Stadt Cork, ist knapp unterhalb der Zinnen der weltberühmte "Blarney Stone" eingemauert. Der Sage nach wird jeder, der diesen "Stein der Redegewandtheit" ("Stone of Eloquence") küsste, für den Rest seines Lebens immer zur richtigen Zeit die richtigen Wort finden, um damit seine persönlichen Erfolge zu realisieren. Da sich der Stein an der Aussenmauer der Burg direkt unterhalb der Zinnen befindet, muss man sich nach aussen kopfüber weit hinunterstrecken, um den Stein mit dem Mund zu erreichen. Dafür braucht und erhält man Hilfe in der Form, dass man von den Helfern an den Unterschenkeln festgehalten wird. Was früher reichen musste, wird nun zur Sicherheit durch ein schwarzes Metallgestell erleichtert, an dem man sich festhalten kann. Abenteuerlich bleibt jede solche Aktion trotzdem. Doch man benötigt nicht mehr so viel Mut dafür wie früher. Für Redegewandtheit muss man eben was tun und sich überwinden ...<br />
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On top of Blarney Castle, located slightly northwest of the city of Cork, the world-famous ‘Blarney Stone’ is embedded in the wall just below the battlements. According to legend, anyone who kisses this ‘Stone of Eloquence’ will always find the right words at the right time for the rest of their life, thereby realizing their personal success. As the stone is located on the outer wall of the castle directly below the battlements, you have to lean out headfirst and stretch far down to reach the stone with your mouth. To do this, you need and receive help in the form of assistants holding your lower legs. What used to be enough is now made easier for safety reasons by a black metal frame that you can hold on to. Nevertheless, every such action remains adventurous. But you no longer need as much courage as you used to. To become eloquent, you have to do something and overcome your fears ...</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ursula_valtiner/54937613599/" title="Luis und Bärbel verreisen ✈️ / Luis and Bärbel go on holiday ✈️"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54937613599_6b6c06bcec_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Luis und Bärbel verreisen ✈️ / Luis and Bärbel go on holiday ✈️" /></a></p>

<p>In den Gärten von Blarney Castle gab es viel zu entdecken. Dieser Widder hatte es Luis und Bärbel besonders angetan.<br />
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LUIS: “Du hast doch sicherlich Hunger. Schau, ich habe schöne grüne Blätter für dich gesammelt.”<br />
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SWEETY (im Hut): “Ach hier ist es aber schön weich gepolstert, da kann ich es mir gemütlich machen.”<br />
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BÄRBEL: “Gib nur acht Sweety, dass dich Luis nicht verfüttert !”<br />
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LUIS: “Nein, da passe ich schon auf Bärbel.”<br />
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BÄRBEL:”Ich habe hier einen Farnwedel, vielleicht schmeckt ihm der noch besser ?”<br />
Fortsetzung folgt …<br />
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There was much to discover in the gardens of Blarney Castle. Luis and Bärbel were particularly taken with this ram.<br />
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LUIS: ‘You must be hungry. Look, I've collected some lovely green leaves for you.’<br />
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SWEETY (in the hat): ‘Oh, it's so soft and cosy here, I can make myself comfortable.’<br />
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BÄRBEL: ‘Just make sure Luis doesn't feed you, Sweety !’<br />
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LUIS: ‘No, I'll take care of that, Bärbel.’<br />
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BÄRBEL: ‘I have a fern frond here, maybe he'll like that even better?’<br />
To be continued ...</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ursula_valtiner/54937664775/" title="Blarney Stone, Irland / Blarney Stone, Ireland"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54937664775_0b931224e6_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Blarney Stone, Irland / Blarney Stone, Ireland" /></a></p>

<p>Im irischen Blarney Castle befindet sich an der Außenseite des oberen Wehrgangs der Blarney Stone oder Stone of Eloquence (der Stein der Sprachgewandtheit), der angeblich von Kreuzrittern aus dem Heiligen Land mitgebracht wurde. <br />
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Es gibt verschiedene Legenden über den Stein. Eine davon besagt, dass jeder der den Stein küsst, sehr wortgewandt wird. Für Iren und Briten ist der Begriff Blarney im Alltag gleichbedeutend mit hohlen Floskeln oder unüberlegtem Gerede.<br />
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Das Bild in der Mitte links zeigt wie früher der Stein geküsst wurde. Heute liegt man am Rücken (Bild Mitte oben) und beugt den Kopf nach hinten um den Stein zu küssen. Obwohl man dabei gehalten wird, war mein Bedürfnis dies auszuprobieren eher gering. <br />
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In Ireland's Blarney Castle, on the outside of the upper battlement, is the Blarney Stone or Stone of Eloquence, which is said to have been brought back from the Holy Land by crusaders. <br />
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There are various legends about the stone. One of them says that anyone who kisses the stone will become very eloquent. For Irish and British people, the term ‘blarney’ is synonymous with empty platitudes or thoughtless talk in everyday life.<br />
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The picture in the middle left shows how the stone used to be kissed. Today, you lie on your back (picture in the middle at the top) and bend your head backwards to kiss the stone. Although you are held in place, I had little desire to try this.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/ursula_valtiner/">ursula.valtiner</a> posted a photo:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ursula_valtiner/54936481152/" title="Pfingstrose, Irland / Peony, Ireland"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54936481152_c8b3725fac_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Pfingstrose, Irland / Peony, Ireland" /></a></p>

<p>… vermutlich eine Strauch-Pfingstrose, gesehen in den Gärten von Blarney Castle <br />
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… probably a Paeonia suffruticosa, seen in the gardens of Blarney Castle</p>

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