Events

  • Valentine’s Jazz at Johnstown Castle

    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    On 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...

  • 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...

  • Ups & Downs of Museum Curation

    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    On Saturday 9th March at 11am, Matt Wheeler reflects on his 30 year career in museums and his meandering journey from the Cotswolds to Johnstown Castle. Cheese-rolling, papermaking, tobacco-growing and...

  • Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

    This Mother's Day, step back in time and treat yourself to afternoon tea in the recently restored Ballroom in Johnstown Castle. Chat over a delicious offering of scones, sandwiches and...

  • (SOLD OUT) Children’s Easter Show

    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    Join us on Wed 27th March at 3pm in Johnstown Castle Ballroom for a fabulous Easter show! Tallulah and the Long Haired-Hare from Liverpool, is an hilarious comedy for children...

  • The Story of a Stained Glass Window

    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    On Saturday 20th April, Matt Wheeler reveals the hidden history behind the Rathaspeck Church stained glass window and the process to restore it to its former glory. The restored stained...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • (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...

  • Mark Redmond Jazz/Trad Fusion

    Friday 2nd August 8pm, doors 7.30pm. Fleadh Cheoil ne hÉireann, the world’s largest annual festival of Irish traditional music, is coming to Wexford town for the first time in August....