(SOLD OUT) Going, Going Gone! The Story of the 1944 Auction at Johnstown Castle

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

Saturday 8th June 11am (SOLD OUT!) Saturday 11th May (SOLD OUT!) 80 years ago, the entire contents of the castle were sold off at a public auction. What happened to all the items? Matt Wheeler and Duncan Laurence piece this intriguing story together as they continue to search for ‘lost’ artefacts. The talk starts at...

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 and fun board in our Agricultural museum beside the big red tractor for children to dream up what their ideal tractor would look like!

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 be bigger and better. With over 300 cars on display, trade village, Food Vendors… and also… something which has never been done at a Car...

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 gems and the diverse flora & fauna. *This is an outdoor event - please dress appropriately. In the event of extremely bad weather the event...

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 featuring outside the castle on 24th and 25th August. The society wears the uniforms and carries the Equipment of the period, displaying original memorabilia such...

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 games with Laura Flood and Liz Flynn.  The event is suitable for ages 6-9 (1 guardian per child) There are two times: 11am and 2pm...

Pierces Foundry Wexford, The Rise, and Fall of an Industrial Giant!

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

Pierces Foundry Wexford, The Rise, and Fall of an Industrial Giant! SOLD OUT!!! This illustrated talk by Myles Miller takes place on 22nd June at 11am in the castle Ballroom. It will give an insight into the Rise and Fall of Pierces Foundry. It will discuss the circumstances around the firm’s formation in the mid-19th...

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 Friday, June 28 to Sunday June 30. The fourth annual Jazz at Johnstown Festival will open with a special concert by the Johnny Taylor Trio...

The Johnny Taylor Trio – Night One of June Jazz

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

Friday June 28th at 7.30pm, with doors opening at 7.00pm. The Johnny Taylor Trio, named after one of the finest jazz pianists on the Irish music scene. The trio is one of the most sought after by jazz venues and festivals at home and abroad. No strangers to Jazz at Johnstown audiences, Johnny, Barry Donohoe...

Kids Yoga Retreat

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

During Johnstown's Kids Camp week - join The Kids Yoga Classroom for a Yoga, nature and creativity camp in Johnstown Ballroom on Saturday 6th and Saturday 13th July from 11am - 1.30pm. Children can chill out this summer time in a beautiful space, trying out warm ups, breathwork, yoga stories and flow, including time for...

(SOLD OUT) Foraging and Folklore for kids

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

As part of Johnstown's Kids Camp, we will be starting summer off in a wonderful way on Thursday 11th July at 10:30am. Join Lorraine, the Gallivanting Foraging & Folklore guide for a fascinating workshop aimed at introducing your little ones to the magic that is the natural world. Together we will find edible flowers and...