Yoga at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandEvery Tuesday and Saturday at 10am in the stunning Johnstown Castle Ballroom. **Please note - Yoga instructor Olivia Ni Cinneide will be hosting the weekly classes starting on Saturday 30th...
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 start with a Wellness Qi Gong warm up routine. This will be followed by a Shaolin Stretching (Yi Jing Ba Shi) routine to activate &...
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 campaigner for women’s rights and equality as well as for many other causes during her lifetime. The name Oscar Wilde is known throughout the world,...
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 Everest-climbing are just a few of the weird and wonderful subjects explored. The talk starts at 11am. Please arrive 15 minutes before start time as...
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 desserts. Tickets are priced at €35pp and can be booked for a minimum of 2 people and for a maximum of 6 in one booking....
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 Bunny along the way. Hunt for clues, find out the bunnies identity and claim an eggcellent prize! €10 per child aged 5+ ADULT MEMBERS FREE...
(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 aged 5 -11years. The story is a retelling of the classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare, but with a twist! All children must be...
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 jazz vocalists, Stella Bass and a trio of exceptional musicians. Accompanying Stella will be Johnny Taylor on piano, Barry Donohoe on double bass and Dominic...
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 glass window will be a perfect backdrop to this talk. The talk starts at 11am. Please arrive 15 minutes before start time as talk takes...
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...
Going, Going Gone! The Story of the 1944 Auction at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandNew date added: Saturday 8th June 11am Saturday 11th May (SOLD OUT!) 80 years ago, the entire contents of the castle were sold off at a public auction. What happened...
Conscious Connected Breathwork
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandJoin Aoife in the magnificent setting of the Ballroom in Johnstown Castle for a Conscious Connected Breathwork Journey on Sunday 23rd June 10am, Sunday 21st July 10am and Sunday 25th...