Vintage Irish postcards often blend folklore with humour, and this early twentieth‑century example is a perfect illustration of that mix. Instead of showing the usual scene of a visitor being held over the edge to kiss the Blarney Stone for the gift of eloquence, this postcard adds a playful twist. The man is being held over to kiss a girl rather than the stone, turning the well‑known ritual into a light‑hearted moment.
The Printed Verse
The postcard includes a humorous verse beneath the illustration:
“Sure, of late at the castle of Blarney The risks that I’ve run are unknown Since they’ve altered the buildin a trifle And put a window in place of the stone.”
This rhyme adds charm and reflects the postcard’s comic tone, typical of early Irish tourist cards that often mixed local folklore with gentle humour.
Irish Tourist Ephemera and Collecting Appeal
Postcards featuring Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone remain popular with collectors of Irish postcards, tourist ephemera, and vintage humour. The combination of a well‑known landmark, a humorous twist, and a printed verse makes this card a lovely example of early twentieth‑century Irish illustration.
General Value Range
Illustrated Blarney Stone postcards typically fall within the £4–£6 range, depending on condition, artwork clarity, and overall appeal. Humorous versions like this one sit comfortably in that bracket.
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