Ireland’s Agricultural Heritage Takes Its Place on the World Stage. Historic soil testing device fro the Irish Agricultural Museum (IAM) joins new US Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Museum in Rome. A pioneering soil testing device from the Irish Agricultural Museum at Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens in Wexford has been donated for permanent…
New book entitled ‘Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle’ chronicles the history of Johnstown Castle from 1929 to 2024.
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 takes place from 17-25 August and celebrates all things cultural, built and natural heritage.
Johnstown Castle is delighted to unveil this historically significant stained glass window restoration.
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Essex Skipper – the smallest butterfly in Ireland – is quite new to Ireland, as well as Johnstown!
We are open daily from 9am – 4.30pm.
Last entry for members is 4pm & 3.30pm for day visitors.
Café Opening Hours (Mon – Fri 9:30am – 4:00pm, Sat – Sun 9am- 4:00pm)
PRE-BOOKING OF CASTLE TOURS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
** Please note that the Famine exhibition in the Irish Agricultural Museum is undergoing a redesign and the newly curated ‘Changing Farming Fortunes’ exhibition will open in its place in the coming months.**
