Events

Mary Stratton Ryan traces the life and career of Wexford-born artist Francis Alfred Danby 1793 - 1861. Grandeur of imagination, poetic breadth of treatment and colossal energy characterise the paintings of Wexford-born artist Francis Alfred Danby. This talk will be held in the Castles Ballroom at 11am on Saturday 9th November. Ticketed event with limited...

Join us on Friday 22nd November to welcome Santa on his arrival to Johnstown Castle. Santa will arrive at the castle at 6pm following his long journey from the North Pole. A local choir will be on hand to sing some festive carols to make sure Santa gets an extra special arrival.  Our café will...

A Luxurious Christmas Afternoon Tea at Johnstown Castle This festive season, experience the epitome of elegance with our Enchanted Afternoon Tea at the magnificent Johnstown Castle. Set amidst the opulent surroundings of our historic dining room and Library, this is an indulgent escape into timeless grandeur. Savour a refined selection of freshly baked scones, artisanal...

On Friday, 13th December at 8pm, join the fabulous Sharon Clancy and her fantastic quartet as they take you on a magical sleigh ride through this Jazz-filled Christmas Johnstown Castle’s Peacock Cafe. Gift yourself an evening to relax and enjoy decades of Christmas classics. From the Great American songbook along with original songs that will...

Join us for an insightful and engaging talk that takes you back to 1911, when a group of beekeepers came together to form the South Wexford Beekeepers Association. Little did they know, within just five years, both their lives and the lives of their bees would be forever altered by groundbreaking developments at home and...

Tall and tan and young and lovely The girl from Ipanema goes walking and When she passes, I smile but she doesn't see.’ Year after year, the Jazz at Johnstown Valentine’s concert sells out, and there is one reason why: love is in the air. Celebrating Valentine’s Day which falls on Friday, February 14, Jazz...

The Johnstown Castle Estate family cemetery will be open on Thursday, February 20th, to honour the anniversaries of Kathleen Lakin and Gerald Michael Lakin's deaths. Kathleen Lakin died February 23rd 1930 aged 37 from a horse riding accident. Gerald Michael Lakin died 20th February 1943 aged 27 during WW2 and is buried in Tunisia. Cemetery DetailsFor...

Did you know Oscar Wilde’s mother was from Wexford? Vivian Lambert, a tour guide at Johnstown Castle, brings this remarkable history to life, shedding light on how Jane’s influence not only shaped Oscar Wilde’s creative path but also how she left an indelible mark on Irish and feminist history. Vivian takes a look back at...

Leslie Dowdall and Nigel Mooney Trio Due to unforeseen circumstances, legendary singer Leslie Dowdall (Wonderful Thing) is stepping in for Lizzie Thomas at Jazz at Johnstown on March 22nd and will join our amazing trio of musicians (Nigel Mooney, Scott Flanigan, Dylan Lynch). Following an operation for a detached retina, Lizzie is unable to fly from...