Dennis: From 9 in the morning to 6:30 in the evening, and we don't take a break. Two people do this job and we take different days off instead of taking breaks.
Cassidy: How old is the Blarney Stone?
Dennis: It was put here in 1476 and they say it came from the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem during the Crusades.
Cassidy: How many people do you get visiting in a day?
Dennis: Between 1,000 to 5,000 (they often wind from the stone, which is on the roofless third floor, down several tight, winding staircases and out the door).
Cassidy: How did you get your job?
Dennis: Because I am a good a kisser!
Cassidy: What is your favorite part about your job?
Dennis: Meeting people.
Cassidy: What is the worst part about your job?
Dennis: Wintertime, its cold and there aren't as many visitors.
Cassidy: Has anyone ever gotten hurt hanging upside down to kiss the Blarney Stone?
Dennis: No, it's perfectly safe.
Cassidy: How long have you worked here?
Dennis: Twenty years, and I love it.
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