Qi Gong at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandEvery Wednesday at 11am. 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...
Nature’s Narratives
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn Saturday February 24th 9am, Johnstown Castle plays host to a nature inspired creative writing workshop. The workshop, hosted by Sheila Forsey will allow you to unleash your creativity in...
Jane Elgee Wilde Exhibition
To celebrate International Women's Day, The Irish Agricultural Museum at Johnstown Castle will host an exhibition based on the life of Jane Elgee Wilde. Jane was a tireless and outspoken...
Ups & Downs of Museum Curation
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn Saturday 9th March at 11am, Matt Wheeler reflects on his 30 year career in museums and his meandering journey from the Cotswolds to Johnstown Castle. Cheese-rolling, papermaking, tobacco-growing and...
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
This Mother's Day, step back in time and treat yourself to afternoon tea in the recently restored Ballroom in Johnstown Castle. Chat over a delicious offering of scones, sandwiches and...
Easter Trail
Sat 23rd March to Sunday April 7th. Join us for our Easter Trail around the Museum and Gardens. On Easter weekend, you may even happen to bump into the Easter...
(SOLD OUT) Children’s Easter Show
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandJoin us on Wed 27th March at 3pm in Johnstown Castle Ballroom for a fabulous Easter show! Tallulah and the Long Haired-Hare from Liverpool, is an hilarious comedy for children...
Jazz’s fab four
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandJazz’s fab four coming to Jazz at Johnstown. Spring will be in the air at Jazz at Johnstown on Friday evening, April 19th at 8pm. One of the country’s best...
The Story of a Stained Glass Window
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn Saturday 20th April, Matt Wheeler reveals the hidden history behind the Rathaspeck Church stained glass window and the process to restore it to its former glory. The restored stained...
Evening Bat Walks
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandAs 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...
(SOLD OUT) Going, Going Gone! The Story of the 1944 Auction at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandSaturday 8th June 11am (SOLD OUT!) Saturday 11th May (SOLD OUT!) 80 years ago, the entire contents of the castle were sold off at a public auction. What happened to...
National Drawing Day
On Saturday 18th May, Johnstown will celebrate National Drawing Day in association with the National Gallery by making colouring materials available in our cafe. They will also find a chalk...