blarney castle today is a very popular tourist attraction although most of it is ruins. Many features remain, though, like the tower and the narrow spiral staircases. Visitors who wish to kiss the stone must climb up a very narrow winding staircase to the top of thee battlement, then lie on their back and lean slightly over the edge of the tower to reach the stone. Visitors can also enjoy a walk through the beautiful, well-kept ground, mysterious place with ancient stones and trees thaat were used by the druids.