Events

Many Christmas jazz classics were written in America in the 1940s, a period which also gave birth to the American crooner, performers who could exude an effortlessly cool swagger. Very quickly, these iconic crooners became renowned for their  Christmas songs and their music of choice to emphasise the yuletide spirit was more often than not, cool...

Imelda 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...

Changing Farming Fortunes – a new permanent exhibition at the Irish Agricultural Museum opens on Thursday, 19 February, during the school mid-term break. The exhibition reveals the hidden story of Irish farming and food, with a special focus on the surprising and vital role of soil, and how Johnstown Castle became a centre for agricultural science...

Mylo 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...

Saturday 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...

Min Ryan Park in Wexford Town celebrates the legacy of Mary Josephine “Min” Ryan (1884–1977) a trailblazing Wexford born woman whose life and work continue to inspire. Join us on 28 March at 11am for a special educational talk by Vivian Lambert, Irish Heritage Trust volunteer, exploring Min Ryan’s incredible impact. We’re also preparing a...

The family cemetery at Johnstown Castle will open to the public on Friday 24th April. This coincides with the anniversary of Lord Maurice Fitzgerald. 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...

From Ronnie Scott’s to Jazz at Johnstown Leo Richardson, a regular at London’s iconic Ronnie Scott’s Club, is one of the UK’s leading jazz tenor saxophonists, known for his honest, straight ahead, contemporary hard bop style. His debut album, The Chase (2017), was named one of The Times’ Top 10 Jazz Albums of the year...

Stone Painting with Lynn Haughton at The Potting Shed. Children of all ages are invited to drop in to the wonderful Lynn in the beautiful walled garden of Johnstown Castle and Gardens on Saturday 30th May between 11am and 1pm. In this calming workshop, little ones learn how to take their time and paint on...

Join local artist Sarah Cogley in the Ballroom at Johnstown Castle for an inspired creative painting session on Sunday, 14th of June 2026 from 12-3 pm. Starting with an hour-long tour of the beautiful 18th-century castle, you will have the chance to be inspired by the architecture, design, artworks and history of this magnificent heritage...

On Tuesday 16th June, gain valuable insight from Johnstown’s Head Gardener into the estate’s inspiring biodiversity journey, and discover practical ideas you can use to enhance your own garden at home. This outdoor event lasts approximately 1.5 hours and includes entry to the grounds. The experience involves walking, and the route is fully accessible. Please...

Coltrane at Jazz at Johnstown John Coltrane’s tone on the tenor sax was huge and dark, with clear definition and full body, even in the highest and lowest registers. On the best-selling jazz album of all time, A Kind of Blue, he is the standout performer. He famously said: “I start in the middle of...

Relive the immortal sounds of the Summer of Love with this jazz inspired extravaganza of song and music as part of the annual Jazz at Johnstown Festival. The summer of 1967 has assumed a legendary status in music. The times really were a-changin. But it was a time of hope sound-tracked by arguably some of...

The Kilmuckridge–Monamolin CCE group, part of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, meets regularly in Monamolin Hall for music lessons and sessions. The adult group, many of whom only began playing two years ago, have since built up a strong repertoire of traditional tunes across a variety of instruments, and now perform at events throughout Wexford. The branch...

On Sunday 12th July, we will host the Johnstown Castle Garden Fair. A special day celebrating gardening, plants, and the outdoors. Building on the success of last years event, the fair brings together a wonderful mix of plant nurseries, guest speakers, and local food. Located just 10 minutes from Wexford Town, with on-site parking and...

The wonderful Johnstown Artisan Craft Fair is returning after the success of the Summer and Christmas markets! Taking place on Sunday 23rd August in the museum courtyard, this event features over 30 stalls offering hundreds of unique handmade items perfect for gifts or a special treat. Enjoy live music while you browse, creating a lively...