Mark Redmond – Jazz at Johnstown
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn Saturday, November 4th at 8pm, Jazz at Johnstown brings together again one of Ireland’s best pipers, Mark Redmond, and the brilliant Chris Colloton Trio for a night of Irish trad-jazz fusion. When Mark and Chris played together at Jazz at Johnstown in June, the concert sold out very quickly! They showed how both trad...
Buttons, Zips & Belt Buckles
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn 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
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandA 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...
Santas Arrival at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandWe invite you to be a part of something really special this Christmas at our enchanted Johnstown Castle in Wexford. Join us on Thursday 30th November to welcome Santa on his arrival to Johnstown Castle. Santa will turn on the Christmas lights with his Christmas magic at the Visitor Centre before meeting all the children in...
Evening Guided Castle Tours
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandWe 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...
Enchanted Afternoon Tea
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandStep 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...
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 &...
St Brigid’s Day at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn Thursday February 1st, from 10.30am - 1.30pm, step into the enchanting world of ancient Irish traditions with Lorraine O'Dwyer of Gallivanting Tours. Immerse yourself in the magic of St. Brigid's Day with Lorraine. A captivating storyteller, forager, and food folklorist, Lorraine will lead you on a stroll through our gardens to gather reeds, unveiling...
A Mooring With a Difference
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn Saturday 17th February at 11am, join Eddie Taylor as he reveals the hidden history behind Johnstown's First World War airship base including recent discoveries from surveying work undertaken. Eddie was part of the team who featured on Johnstown Castles' appearance on RTE's programme 'Great Irish Interiors' last year. Since the programe aired Eddie and...
Valentine’s Jazz at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn Saturday, February 17th 8pm, Valentine’s Jazz returns to Johnstown Castle. Jazz as Johnstown invites you to share ‘a whole lotta love’ at its annual Valentine’s Concert on the evening of Saturday, February 17th in the company of singer Sharon Clancy and her trio of Killian Browne (piano), Dave Fleming (double bass) and Conor Murray...
Nature’s Narratives
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn Saturday February 24th 9am, Johnstown Castle plays host to a nature inspired creative writing workshop. The workshop, hosted by Sheila Forsey will allow you to unleash your creativity in the heart of nature and history. Nature serves as an abundant source of creativity for writers. If you are interested in writing poetry, novels, essays...
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,...