Johnstown Castle

Yoga at Johnstown
2023-05-13 10:00 - 2023-11-28 11:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Alanna is a Yoga Teacher with a background in Mental Health Nursing. Combining her experience of working in the field of mental health with yoga teachings, Alanna takes a considered approach to her yoga classes. She will be hosting weekly indoor classes every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
What to expect:
This indoor slow yoga flow uses the surrounding nature & castle to create a calm and grounding energy for a lovely weekend reset. Through gentle, intentional movement and connection with the breath we can learn to tune in to the body and bring calm to the mind.
What is needed:
This class is suitable for all levels, no previous yoga experience is necessary.
All you need to bring is a yoga mat, and whatever else you might need to feel comfortable on the day (water bottle, layers, blanket etc).
*We recommend arriving 15 minutes prior to the start time as this event will take place in the Castle’s stunning ballroom.
** This event is non refundable and if required the location of the class can be moved to another area on a specific day**.

Qi Gong at Johnstown Castle
2023-05-17 11:00 - 2023-08-30 12:00
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese form of movement and meditation to improve health and well-being.
In the outdoor Qi Gong class with Mary you will start with a Wellness Qi Gong warm up routine. This will be followed by a Shaolin Stretching (Yi Jing Ba Shi) routine to activate and stretch the main energy meridians.
We will finish with Han Yang Ryu Yi Gong – a moving meditation to harmonise the yin and yang energy in the body.
No special equipment is required for the class as all routines are performed standing. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Mary will be hosting weekly classes every Wednesday at 11am.
This event is non refundable and if required can be moved indoors on any given day.

Irish Agricultural Museum "Peacock Trail"
2023-08-12 09:00 - 2023-08-20 16:00
National Heritage Week is the 12th August – 20th August. This years theme invites you to explore the traditions and practices, knowledge and skills passed down through generations. Why not explore the Irish Agricultural Museum with your family via the “Peacock Trail” which is self guided. You will learn all about Irish Country Life, The Famine and what life was like in the past.
This trail is included in general admission and free for members.

The Great War Remembered
2023-08-19 12:00 - 2023-08-20 16:00
A weekend of re-enactments of aspects of World War One with The Irish Great War Society. This event will take place on the 19th and 20th of August during Heritage Week.
We are delighted to welcome the men and women of The Irish Great War Society to Johnstown. They will commemorate and illustrate the involvement of Wexford men and women in World War I.
The Irish Great War Society is a living history group dedicated to education and remembrance . Wearing and using authentic uniforms and equipment the group will re-enact realistic and factual demonstrations. This will include; rifle firing, the gas drill and gas attack, trench raids, the dawn advance and execution at dawn. Their displays include an advance field hospital and dressing station. The first proper port of call for wounded troops behind the lines where doctors would assess the severity of the men’s injuries.
The field hospital and nursing station will be open to the public from 12pm until 4pm. The re-enactments will take place at 12.30pm and 3pm with time after each experience for visitors to meet the participants, view the equipment and ask questions.
Free for members and included in daily general admission.

WW1 Window Restoration Talk
2023-08-20 12:00 - 12:30
Matt Wheeler will give a short presentation on the progress of the restoration of a First World War window which commemorates Gerald FitzGerald of Johnstown Castle. This project is being funded through the Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Grant Scheme.
The talk is free for members and included in general admission and is not a ticketed event.
