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...

The Story of a Stained Glass Window

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

On 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 , Ireland

As 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...

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...

Park n Chill at Johnstown Castle

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

On Saturday 25th May, we are back again with Part 4 of Castle ‘n’ Cars Exhibition at Johnstown Castle with Park 'n' Chill from Waterford. This time, it's going to...

A Walk on the Wild Side

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

Join Matt Wheeler at 2pm on Sunday 9th June on a walking tour to explore Johnstown Castle grounds. The walk will look at the estate’s prominent historical features, quirky hidden...

The Irish Great War Society

The Irish Great War Society is a living history group dedicated to the remembrance and education of those who fought and died in the Great War. An exhibit will be...

Cruinniú na nÓg

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

On Saturday, June 15th come along and take part in a Wildlife Treasure Hunt on the grounds of Johnstown Castle. This is a free ticketed event and will involve playing...

Jazz at Johnstown Festival

 Fri 28th - Sun 30th June, 12 - 5pm   Over 30 musicians will take part in the biggest outdoor jazz festival in the South East at Johnstown Castle from...