Yoga at Johnstown
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandAlanna 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...
Qi Gong at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandQi 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...
Guided Tree Walk with Head Gardener Ciarán Fitzgerald
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandJoin Head Gardener Ciarán Fitzgerald on a fascinating guided tree walk on Johnstown Castles Estate on Thursday 15th June at 11am. Ciarán will talk about the huge variety of trees...
Lady Catherine Colclough by Alan Ryan
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandCome along to what is sure to be a fascinating talk about Lady Catherine Colclough on Saturday 17th June at 11am. Learn about this intriguing character who was born into...
Heraldic Castle Tour with Peter Henry
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandDate: Saturday 17th June at 14:30pm. Johnstown Castle is decorated with many heraldic emblems – birds, bears, griffins, lions and more – representing the families who owned the estate. The...
Jazz at Johnstown – 3 Day Festival
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandJazz at Johnstown Festival The biggest outdoor jazz festival in the South East takes place in Wexford across three days from June 23 to June 25. Over 14 bands and 35 musicians from throughout the country will take part in the third outdoor Jazz at Johnstown festival. Hosted on the grounds of Johnstown Castle, some...
Jazz Pizzazz with Stella Bass
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandIf ever a trio of musicians in contemporary Irish jazz warranted the description as a super group, bassist Barry Donahue, drummer Dominic Mullen and keyboardist Johnny Taylor fit the bill. They will be the sensational sound behind one of the best jazz vocalists in the country, Stella Bass. Stella is making her Jazz at Johnstown...
Rewilding & Biodiversity Tour with Head Gardener Ciarán Fitzgerald
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandJoin Head Gardener Ciarán Fitzgerald on Thursday, 13th July at 11am. Ciarán will give a guided tour of Johnstown castle’s grounds focusing on the work that the team have been doing rewilding Johnstown Castle Estate. Ciaran will also speak about the hugely important biodiversity element at Johnstown Castle and highlight the immense range of both...
(SOLD OUT) Cyanotype Art Workshop
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandLocal artist Judith Tutin is returning this summer to run the popular cyanotype workshops in Johnstown Castle. **Book your place by emailing doylejudith@yahoo.co.uk** Johnstown Castle gardens are the perfect location to explore this traditional early photographic method. The workshop is aimed at photographers and plant lovers, anyone who enjoys exploring the beauty of simple shapes....
Irish Agricultural Museum “Peacock Trail”
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandNational 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...
The Great War Remembered
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandA 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...
WW1 Window Restoration Talk
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandMatt 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...