Events

Join Head Gardener Ciarán Fitzgerald on a fascinating guided tree walk on Johnstown Castles Estate on Thursday 15th June at 11am. Ciarán will talk about the huge variety of trees throughout the estate. He will also discuss the future plans for the estate including the plans for the walled garden and gardeners house and the...

Come along to what is sure to be a fascinating talk about Lady Catherine Colclough on Saturday 17th June at 11am. Learn about this intriguing character who was born into the Grogan family at Johnstown Castle. The talk will be presented by Alan Ryan, Project Manager for Colclough Walled Garden. Alan will also provide an...

Date: Saturday 17th June at 14:30pm. Johnstown Castle is decorated with many heraldic emblems – birds, bears, griffins, lions and more – representing the families who owned the estate. The interior and exterior feature coats of arms connected to the Grogans and their descendants, many of them indicating the marriages that took place between them...

If ever a trio of musicians in contemporary Irish jazz warranted the description as a super group, bassist Barry Donahue, drummer Dominic Mullen and keyboardist Johnny Taylor fit the bill. They will be the sensational sound behind one of the best jazz vocalists in the country, Stella Bass. Stella is making her Jazz at Johnstown...

Join Head Gardener Ciarán Fitzgerald on Thursday, 13th July at 11am. Ciarán will give a guided tour of Johnstown castle’s grounds focusing on the work that the team have been doing rewilding Johnstown Castle Estate. Ciaran will also speak about the hugely important biodiversity element at Johnstown Castle and highlight the immense range of both...

Local artist Judith Tutin is returning this summer to run the popular cyanotype workshops in Johnstown Castle. **Book your place by emailing doylejudith@yahoo.co.uk** Johnstown Castle gardens are the perfect location to explore this traditional early photographic method. The workshop is aimed at photographers and plant lovers, anyone who enjoys exploring the beauty of simple shapes....

National Heritage Week is the 12th August - 20th August. This years theme  invites you to explore the traditions and practices, knowledge and skills passed down through generations. Why not explore the Irish Agricultural Museum with your family via the "Peacock Trail" which is self guided. You will learn all about Irish Country Life, The...

Matt Wheeler will give a short presentation on the progress of the restoration of a First World War window which commemorates Gerald FitzGerald of Johnstown Castle. This project is being funded through the Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Grant Scheme. The talk is free for members and included in general admission and is not a ticketed...

Jamie is a a 3rd year UCC Music Student, growing up in Wexford Jamie developed a love for performing from a very early age. She is exploring her love for song writing and is a recent recipient of the Donal "Doc" Gleeson award at UCC. Jamie will be playing in the Museum Courtyard from 1pm...

Everyone experiences times of worry and stress in their life.Now, more than ever before, we want to feel calm, focused, and confident in ourselves. Practicing meditation can help clear away the mind’s chatter. Studies show that meditating even for as little as 10 minutes increases relaxation and decreases anxiety and depression! Meditation increases happiness, reduces...

IMPORTANT DATE INFORMATION: 27th April at 20.15, 25th May at 21.00, 29 June at 21.15, 27 July at 20.45 and 31 Aug at 20.00. As the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. But around the lakes others are just coming to life!...

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...