OH, Michele, what a gorgeous photo of that castle...it looks like a fairy-tale! At least, I think it's a castle...maybe not. I can't wait to read your trip report! Time for bed at the moment.
That "castle" is Blarney House. Believe it or not, that is the very first time I've ever visited it. It has always been closed on all my other visits. Well worth a tour, if open.
The grounds were beautiful in the spring. Everything was blooming. I only wish I could have taken photos inside Blarney House, but like lots of places like that it is not allowed. I had to satisfy the "photo bug" by taking pics outside instead. The house is lived-in and although historic is not as "museum-like" as a lot of other places. I could have moved right in. No invite yet!