Monacnapa in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Murder Hole
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Murder Hole Marker
A large stone slab was removed which then left an opening through which an undesirable intruder could be attacked with deadly fire, boiling tar or even a sword or pike!
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 51° 55.743′ N, 8° 34.241′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Monacnapa. It is on Blarney Castle Estate. The marker is located on the grounds of Blarney Castle & Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Blarney Castle Estate, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in 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. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blarney Castle (here, next to this marker); Blarney Village (here, next to this marker); Blarney House (here, next to this marker); Blarney Railway (here, next to this marker); Blarney Castle Timeline (here, next to this marker); The Court (here, next to this marker); Jefferyes & Colthurst Family History (here, next to this marker); Oubliette (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Murder Hole Marker
The marker is located at the exit to Blarney Castle.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
3. Murder Hole Marker
A view through the murder hole of people preparing to kiss the Blarney Stone.
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 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
