Events

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...

On Wednesday November 8th at 7pm, Filmwex Productions present the screening of an honest and open film documentary. The documentary is about Edward and Deirdre Barker’s journey with Lewy Body Dementia. The film documentary ‘buttons, zips & belt buckles’ (80mins) by award winning Wexford filmmaker Philip Bertrand Cullen will be screened. The documentary is a...

A Fiction Writing Journey In The Enchanted Castle 9am - 4pm  Experience a day of inspiration and creativity in the captivating setting of Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens.  This one-day fiction writing workshop is designed to help participants unlock their inner storytellers and craft compelling narratives within the walls of this historic castle. Whether...

We invite you to be a part of something enchanting at Johnstown Castle this Christmas on Wednesday 6th December. We are hosting guided evening castle tours as part of our Enchanted Christmas event, prebooking is required. There are two tour times: 4:30pm and 6pm. Members are FREE and tickets can be booked in person at...

Step back in time and treat yourself to an enchanting Christmas 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 for members and €45pp for visitors which includes a 1-hour guided tour of the stunning Christmas decorated historic 19th-century...