Why do people kiss the stone?
Why do people kiss the stone? Why Do People Kiss the Blarney Stone? No matter which origin story you believe, all agree on one thing: kissing the Blarney Stone bestows on the kisser the gift of gab. This means you'll leave the Castle with great eloquence and skill at flattery once you've puckered your lips and kissed the stone.
Why is it difficult to kiss the Blarney Stone?
I had heard that it was difficult to get to, but I figured that it was just because you had to climb to the top of a medieval castle via a tiny spiral staircase. Well, I was right about that part, but I didn't realize that you have to dangle upside down through a hole in the top of the castle to kiss the stone!