Rewilding & Biodiversity Tour with Head Gardener Ciarán Fitzgerald

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

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...

(SOLD OUT) Cyanotype Art Workshop

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

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....

Irish Agricultural Museum “Peacock Trail”

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

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...

The Great War Remembered

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

A weekend of re-enactments of aspects of World War One with The Irish Great War Society. This event will take place on the 19th and 20th of August during Heritage Week. We are delighted to welcome the men and women of The Irish Great War Society to Johnstown. They will commemorate and illustrate the involvement...

WW1 Window Restoration Talk

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

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...

Jamie Benson

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

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...

Meditation at Johnstown Castle

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

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...

(SOLD OUT) Evening Bat Walk

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

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...

The Story of the East Wing of Johnstown Castle

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

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...

Honey Festival 2023

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...

Culture Night 2023 Presents: Evening Castle Tours

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

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,...

Creative Writing in the Castle

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

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,...