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

The Square & Village Green

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. The Square & Village Green Marker

Inscription. This spacious green was laid out in the 1760s, a key element of planned towns and villages of the time. It is surrounded by terraces of houses many built to accommodate weavers and their families. The square is still owned and maintained by Blarney Castle Estate and is essentially the heart of the village.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 51° 55.972′ N, 8° 34.102′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Blarney. It is on The Square east of Saint Ann's Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blarney World War I Memorial

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(here, next to this marker); Blarney Village (a few steps from this marker); The Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Plasterwork (within shouting distance of this marker); Family Room (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Square & Village Green (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Blarney Village (about 120 meters away); The Muskerry Tram Turntable (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. The Square & Village Green Marker

This marker is located at the northern entrance to the Square. An identical marker is placed at the south entrance.

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. submitted on June 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.