Events

On Saturday 19th October at 11am, Head Gardener at Johnstown Castle, Ciaran Fitzgerald will be talking about the history of the glasshouse in the walled garden and the works done...

Mary Stratton Ryan traces the life and career of Wexford-born artist Francis Alfred Danby 1793 - 1861. Grandeur of imagination, poetic breadth of treatment and colossal energy characterise the paintings...

Join us on Friday 22nd November to welcome Santa on his arrival to Johnstown Castle. Santa will arrive at the castle at 6pm following his long journey from the North...

A Luxurious Christmas Afternoon Tea at Johnstown Castle This festive season, experience the epitome of elegance with our Enchanted Afternoon Tea at the magnificent Johnstown Castle. Set amidst the opulent...

Join us for an insightful and engaging talk that takes you back to 1911, when a group of beekeepers came together to form the South Wexford Beekeepers Association. Little did...

Tall and tan and young and lovely The girl from Ipanema goes walking and When she passes, I smile but she doesn't see.’ Year after year, the Jazz at Johnstown...

Did you know Oscar Wilde’s mother was from Wexford? Vivian Lambert, a tour guide at Johnstown Castle, brings this remarkable history to life, shedding light on how Jane’s influence not...

Join us for a beautiful and nourishing morning hosted by Mum Talks, created especially for mums and mums-to-be. We’ll be joined by three incredible speakers – Doula and Antenatal Educator Gemma Doyle, Holistic Wellness...

Saturday 12th April - Sunday 27th April 2025 Join us this Easter for a fun-filled adventure around Johnstown Castle. The Easter Trail is a perfect activity for all ages, where...

An exhibition of watercolours - By Maria Murphy A collection of watercolours inspired by the flotsam and jetsam found on the foreshore, exploring how discarded manmade objects become part of...

On Friday, 16th May, Johnstown Castle will host an extraordinary and rare spectacle—a magnificent display of Rolls-Royce Ghost cars, one of the most iconic and luxurious vehicles ever crafted. On...

Join Us for National Drawing Day 2025 at Johnstown Castle Celebrate National Drawing Day with us at Johnstown Castle. We are hosting a creative and family-friendly drawing experience in our...

Over two days, workshop participants will make a traditional 3 or 4 legged creepie stool using traditional chair making techniques and traditional hand tools. Starting with just a log and...

Johnstown Castle is proud to host the 47th Annual Press Photographers Ireland Awards Exhibition, showcasing 110 powerful and thought-provoking images that capture the essence of life in 2024. From breaking...

The Friends of Rathaspeck Church invite you to a special evening event to celebrate the launch of their ambitious restoration project. This dedicated group of local volunteers has come together...