Events

Heritage Week Talk with Author Shirley Bowers As part of Heritage Week, we are delighted to welcome author Shirley Bowers for a special talk exploring history, reflection, and reconciliation. Originally...

The stories, memories and traditions that helped shape Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens, home to the Irish Agricultural Museum and one of Ireland's most important centres of agricultural, environmental...

Join Pop Up Movie Club for a 3-night only cinema experience in this stunning location. Bring your own seats, pack a picnic, and make yourself comfortable under the night sky....

The wonderful Johnstown Artisan Craft Fair is returning after the success of the Summer and Christmas markets! This two day event is taking place on 22- 23 August in the...

Come along to Johnstown Castle Visitor Centre on Culture Night and immerse yourself in your local heritage in creative ways with The Stone Sessions, an initiative that aims to deepen...

It is not well known that the owner of Johnstown Castle, Hamilton Knox Grogan Morgan, had a younger brother, George. So who was George? Where did he live? What did...

Join us at the Irish Agricultural Museum on Friday 25 September at 11am for a fun, hands-on workshop with Teagasc soil scientists as part of Soil Health Week 2026. Learn...

Join local artist Sarah Cogley in the Ballroom at Johnstown Castle for an inspired creative painting session on Sunday, 27th of September 2026 from 12-3 pm. Starting with an hour-long...

Fall in Love with Johnstown Castle, see our rooms styled for wedding ceremonies and start planning your castle “I do.” What to expect Walk-through of ceremony setups and a champagne...

Johnstown Castle is the perfect place to soak up the  Autumn season. Visit our Pumpkin Pick Up in the Bothy Sheds, where you can choose from a variety of pumpkins,...

Step into a world of spooky secrets at the Irish Agricultural Museum this Halloween! Our Museum of Mysteries trail is a self-guided indoor adventure that invites children to explore the...

This Halloween, step into the spooky grounds of Johnstown Castle… if you dare! Get your trail map and set off on a Halloween adventure around the castle grounds. Keep your...

Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October 2026 A magical, mystical, intergenerational storytelling festival for families, Scéalta Samhna brings us back to our roots, exploring folklore, heritage, music, craft and the...

Rising star of Irish jazz is Johnstown Castle bound. Acclaimed as a "rising star" of Irish jazz by The Irish Times, Charlie Moon stands out as a singular voice in the realms...

On 7th November 2026 at 11am in the Ballroom Johnstown Castle, Kevin Hurley & Willie Roche will present a talk based on their new publication “Wexford Town - A Photographic...

Spend an evening with Selskar Strings as they bring their unique take on live string music to one of Wexford’s most beautiful historic settings. Performed by candlelight in the Ballroom...

Baby’s First Christmas at Johnstown Castle Create a special first Christmas memory with a visit to Santa at Johnstown Castle. For one day only, Johnstown Castle is delighted to offer...