Events

As 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...

On Friday, 16th May, Johnstown Castle will host an extraordinary and rare spectacle—a magnificent display of Rolls-Royce Ghost cars, one of the most iconic and luxurious vehicles ever crafted. On display between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm at the Castle, this exceptional gathering is a must-see for classic car enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone seeking...

Join Us for National Drawing Day 2025 at Johnstown Castle Celebrate National Drawing Day with us at Johnstown Castle. We are hosting a creative and family-friendly drawing experience in our café. What’s on offer: Blank Colouring Page or Peacock Colouring Page. Choose between a blank canvas to let your imagination run wild or a beautifully...

Over two days, workshop participants will make a traditional 3 or 4 legged creepie stool using traditional chair making techniques and traditional hand tools. Starting with just a log and using only hand tools you will craft your very own beautiful traditional stool from some lovely locally sourced Ash wood. This is a great introductory...

Johnstown Castle is proud to host the 47th Annual Press Photographers Ireland Awards Exhibition, showcasing 110 powerful and thought-provoking images that capture the essence of life in 2024. From breaking news and sporting triumphs to everyday moments across Ireland and beyond, this exhibition is a vivid visual chronicle of the year. Now in its 47th...

The Friends of Rathaspeck Church invite you to a special evening event to celebrate the launch of their ambitious restoration project. This dedicated group of local volunteers has come together with the shared vision of restoring Rathaspeck Church to its former glory, preserving it for future generations, and revitalising it as a space for community...

Join Head Gardener Ciarán Fitzgerald on Wednesday, 21st May 2025, at 11:30 AM for a special guided tour in celebration of Biodiversity Week. Ciarán will lead a tour of the grounds at Johnstown Castle, highlighting the team's rewilding efforts on the estate. During the tour, Ciarán will also discuss the vital role of biodiversity at...

Join us for a moving and unifying experience with Padraig Kirwan, LeAnne Howe (enrolled citizen of the Choctaw Nation), and Gillian O’Brien, as they discuss their project, Sharing Lands. Let’s come together to celebrate shared humanity through the power of storytelling!   Our Sharing Lands project is inspired by the remarkable story of the $172...

A talk will be given at Johnstown Castle by Mylo Miller Titled: Iron Men, Wexford’s lockout 1911 – 1912. Mylo works for the Irish Heritage Trust at Johnstown Castle Estate, Irish Agricultural Museum and Gardens. Mylo was the curator on an exhibition for the museum which tells the story of Wexford’s Lockout. The research for...