I did not kiss the Blarney Stone in Blarney — I went shopping at their Mall. In fact that was the the last stop where I bought gifts and souveniers because on our bus ride to Waterford (from Blarney) we received the horrible news of 9/11. The rest of our trip was comprised of watching TV at every stop and wondering if we were going to get back home since all flights had been grounded.
My uncle kissed up while touring Ireland.
You're probably fortunate that you didn't smooch the stone. Interesting factoid;
That section of stone with the sheer drop down the side of the tower is where the night guards used to relieve themselves during a long watch.
Probably of no concern these days but...who knows?
I found this out AFTER I'd done the deed.