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 * __ Irish Village __**

The Irish village was located on Midway Plaisance. The village was under the patronage of the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen. The main attraction of the village was Blarny Castle. The gateway into the village was modeled after the entrance to King Cormac's Chapel, Rock of Cashel. The village also consisted of several cottages. In the cottages were weavers, carvers, seamstresses, a jewlery shop, a lace maker, dairy maids, and a national museum. After a long climb to the top of Blarny Castle, visitors could kiss the Blarny Stone for good luck. But to kiss the Blarny stone, they had to lay on their backs and hang out, over the battlements. Visitors could also take some time to stop and listen to Celtic harpists and watch jig dancers dancing to the tune of pipers. Come visit our Irish Village today!

websites(Bibliography) [|www.spudart.org/.../ 2951_0_3_0_C](faris wheel) [|www.waymarking.com/ cat/details.aspx?f=1&guid](Irish cottage) [|http://washingtonmo.com/1893/irishvillage.htm(Scenes] from village, shops) [|www.saintjohnsabbey.org/ chicago/gallery.html](Castle in handout) http://www.factotum.org.uk/projects/thefair/fair04.html(info)


 * Blarney castle**
 * Blarney stone**


 * Entrance into the village**