A Story of Soil and Science Launched at Johnstown Castle
New book entitled ‘Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle’ chronicles the history of Johnstown Castle from 1929 to 2024.
After Dark Tours, Creepy Garden Trails and Mystery Museums
Don your favourite costume and join us at our haunted heritage houses for some Halloween fun for old and young this mid term.
Gardening the 120-acre Johnstown Castle Estate
Ciarán Fitzgerald has been Head Gardener at Johnstown Castle Estate for five years and is as enthusiastic as day one! We talked to him about pioneering projects, sustainability, and some lesser-known facts from around the estate. Firstly, what makes up the 120-acres here at Johnstown Castle Estate? We’ve got… Tell me a few things people…
National Heritage Week
National Heritage Week takes place from 17-25 August and celebrates all things cultural, built and natural heritage.
WWI Stained Glass Window Restored at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle is delighted to unveil this historically significant stained glass window restoration.
Dr Roger Ball’s Bodhrán
Johnstown Castle is honoured to have a received a very kind donation of Dr Roger Ball’s Bodhrán. The instrument was handmade by local Wexford craftspeople based on ideas proposed by Johnstown staff. This was presented to him on his departure from Johnstown Castle in 1984. Part of the third floor of the Castle was modified…
Johnstown Castle Receives CIE Excellence award
We are delighted and honoured to be included as one of the ‘Leinster Visits Merit Award’ winners. The award reflects the hard work, commitment and passion of all our staff at Johnstown Castle. We also have to say a big thank you to our Castle tour volunteers who help so much throughout the year and…
Extended Opening Hours
From Friday 17th March 2023, Johnstown Castle grounds will remain open until 5:30pm daily (last admission 4:30pm). We will open daily at 9am, with guided Castle tours available daily at set times (see bookings page times). Please keep an eye on our socials for an updates on further changes to the opening times. For all tour…
Wexford Bus Service to Johnstown Castle
From Monday January 9th 2023, Wexford Bus is making significant changes to the Wexford to Kilmore Quay, 390 Route. The service will be more frequent, operating up to 6 times daily in each direction, and will have an improved route operating via Johnstown Castle and Piercestown village. We are delighted to a part of the updated…
Welcoming Essex Skipper Butterflies to Johnstown Castle Estate!
The Essex Skipper – the smallest butterfly in Ireland – is quite new to Ireland, as well as Johnstown!