Events

The Story of the East Wing of Johnstown Castle. "Four Rooms, Three Generations, Two Religions". An Illustrated Talk by Dr Duncan Laurence. Saturday, 9th September, 11.00 AM. On Saturday, September 9th at 11am, Dr. Duncan Laurence will give a talk about The East Wing of Johnstown Castle. Works on this area began in about 1830...

Wexford Honey Festival in partnership with South Wexford Beekeepers Association takes place on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th September in Johnstown Castle. There will be information stands for visitors to learn more about the importance of bees and biodiversity as well as stalls with Wexford beekeepers showcasing their delicious products. There will also be some...

Step back in time and enjoy a fascinating guided tour of the 19th century Johnstown Castle. In this one hour guided tour, visitors will be brought through 9 restored rooms, including the family dining room and servant's basement, and will learn all about the castle's 854 year history. Visitors will also hear stories about the...

Due to demand after the sell out of her first creative workshop at Johnstown Castle, Sheila Forsey is back. This immersive full day creative workshop will focus on vision, language, theme, narrative and meaning. It is suitable for anyone with a love of words and a wish to unearth their authentic voice. After a tour...

DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND WE HAVE ADDED A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS! One of the best saxophonists in the world is coming to Johnstown. Grammy Award-winner Jean Toussaint is Wexford-bound in September for a special Jazz at Johnstown concert. Since he left Art Blakey’s famous Jazz Messengers in the mid-eighties, Jean Toussaint hasn’t looked back....

Due to demand, brilliant Dublin vocalist Cormac Kenevey and his trio are returning to Jazz at Johnstown for an evening of sultry cool autumnal jazz on October 20. One of Ireland’s top jazz vocalists, Cormac’s first album This Is Living was quickly picked up and released by Alan Bates at the CANDID record label in London...

Join us on Saturday October 21st at 11am, as author of “Johnstown Castle Society Sport and Sedition” Stanley McDonald will be discussing his book and research. It mentions the upstairs and downstairs lifestyle and the daily life in Johnstown Castle Estate from 1830’s onwards. There are stories of Intrigue, loyalty and treachery, with discussion about...

Judith Tutin is back to host an amazing Printmaking Workshop on Friday 27th October from 10am - 4pm. Explore the stunning Neo-Gothic architecture of Johnstown Castle through an extensive full day workshop. The workshop will consist of drawing, printmaking and responding to the stunning interior of the Johnstown Castle Ballroom. The workshop will be proceeded...

The witches, ghosts and ghouls are returning to Johnstown Castle this Halloween. Join us in the Irish Agriculture Museum along with some spooky characters as you follow the Museum of Mysteries trail. Make sure to dress up! Child Friendly - No jump scares and suitable for young children.  Tickets: Free for Members Included in General...

Oscar Wilde Walk 12pm - 1pm  Relive the genius and wit of one of Ireland’s greatest writers, Oscar Wilde, whose connections with Wexford are many, with a walk (duration 50 mins) around Johnstown Castle estate. Actor John Aspill will recite excerpts from some of his greatest work, including The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Ballad...

Oscar Wilde Children's Story Time @ 2pm in the Ballroom  Oscar Wilde wrote some of the most memorable short stories for children. Revealing his breath-taking dexterity in a wide range of literary styles, in both The Happy Prince and The Selfish Giant. These stories are interpreted brilliantly by actor John Aspill and convey the brilliance...