Blarney in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Plasterwork

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Plasterwork Marker

Inscription. Here at the south wall of the ‘Family Room’, close to the south-east corner, are the faint remains of a plaster frieze, containing spiral and floral decoration.

Given the ruinous nature of most Irish tower houses, this is a rare survival of early modern plasterwork and offers an intriguing insight into the appearance of this room when in use by the lords of Muskerry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles.

Location. 51° 56.008′ N, 8° 34.075′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Blarney. It can be reached from The Square. The marker is located on the grounds of Blarney Castle & Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 The Square, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Family Room (here, next to this marker); Blarney Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Blarney World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Blarney Village (within shouting distance of this marker); The Square & Village Green (within shouting distance of this marker); The Square (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Square & Village Green (about 150 meters away); The Muskerry Tram Turntable (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Plasterwork Marker

A view of the plasterwork frieze.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

3. Plasterwork Marker

The marker is found in the family room of Blarney Castle.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

4. Plasterwork Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.