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Americans Still Bid for the Blarney Stone in Ireland
The owner of Blarney Castle rejects sales offers from Americans who flock to the site seeking the famed stone. Mary Penelope Hillyard notes Americans persist, even joking about buying the dog Kelly as an alternative. The stone, defended by the Hillyards, has seen offers as high as 280000 while legends of its origins endure.
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Blarney
Ireland
America
Mary Penelope Hillyard
Blarney Castle
New Castle
Kelly
John P. Hewlett
Atlanta
United States
George Colthurst
George
Cork
du Voyage
Yair
Ubu