Events
Imelda’s Valentine’s Concert
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandImelda Kehoe is known for her distinctive voice, story-telling and blend of jazz and soul and has been described as 'one of the finest Irish contemporary songwriters to emerge in recent years'. And because Imelda treats a song as an emotional whole and can capture the joyful essence of what it feels like to love and...
Family Cemetery Open
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandThe family cemetery at Johnstown Castle will reopen to the public on Friday 20th February. This coincides with the anniversaries of Michael & Kathleen Lakin. Visitors wishing to pay their respects or visit family graves can do so during 11:00am - 3:00pm. Weather dependent. Entry is free for valid IHT membership holders and included with daily...
Wedding Showcase 2026
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandFall in Love with Johnstown Castle, see our rooms styled for wedding ceremonies and start planning your castle “I do.” What to expect Walk-through of ceremony setups and a champagne reception setting. Meet our wedding coordinator for tailored planning advice. Ask me Anything with celebrant Rosemary Hartigan on civil ceremonies. Free to browse the gardens...
The Great Irish Famine by Mylo Miller
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandMylo Miller, a staff member at Johnstown Castle, has been working on a new museum exhibition titled "Changing Farming Fortunes". The exhibition traces Ireland’s agricultural history from the Great Irish Famine through to modern times, highlighting Johnstown Castle’s role during the Famine and the later impact of Teagasc in advancing Irish farming practices. As part...
Easter Trail
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandSaturday 28th March - Sunday 12th April 2026 Join us this Easter for a fun-filled adventure at Johnstown Castle! The Easter Trail is the perfect activity for all ages, where you’ll explore the castle grounds, search for hidden trail characters and objects. Once you find them all, piece them together to reveal the name of...
Evening Bat Walks
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandAs the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and by the lakes others are just coming to life! Did you know the museum attic is home to a large roost of pipistrelle bats? One...
Evening Bat Walks
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandAs the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and by the lakes others are just coming to life! Did you know the museum attic is home to a large roost of pipistrelle bats? One...
Evening Bat Walks
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandAs the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and by the lakes others are just coming to life! Did you know the museum attic is home to a large roost of pipistrelle bats? One...
Evening Bat Walks
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandAs the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and by the lakes others are just coming to life! Did you know the museum attic is home to a large roost of pipistrelle bats? One...
Evening Bat Walks
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandAs the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and by the lakes others are just coming to life! Did you know the museum attic is home to a large roost of pipistrelle bats? One...