Events

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. In recognition, Jazz at Johnstown is contributing to the festivities by hosting a jazz/trad concert with renowned piper Mark Redmond and the Chris Colloton Trio...

Wednesday 21st August 11am - 1pm Celebrate Heritage Week with us through Nature and Sustainability in Johnstown Castle Ballroom. Head Gardener Ciaran Fitzgerald will kick off the event. He will be explaining how he and his team helps the gardens of Johnstown Castle and its biodiversity to thrive. His team have reduced 22 acres of...

.On Friday 23rd August at 7.30pm, join Wexford based poet Ben MacCaoilte and harpist Erin Lalor. The pair will combine in Poetry, story, and music in this bilingual journey through time, memory, and nostalgia. Wrapped in the warm sounds of the harp and fiddle, audiences will be invited to lift the metaphorical gate and approach...

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. They will be displaying an exhibit in front of the castle on Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September, 10.30am - 4pm. The group wears the Uniforms and carry...

A Sound Healing Journey in Johnstown Ballroom on Saturday September 28th 2pm - 4pm A collaboration of sound with Maureen Barrett and Lynn Kelly, presenting "Harvest", a time of thanksgiving, restored balance and integration. Booking essential via phone: Maureen 0876613624 / Lynn 0877931168

Johnstown Castle and beyond... the life and Irish legacy of the architect Daniel Robertson. A very interesting talk by Eileen Wickham about the professional and personal life of Robertson, including images and discussion around of each of his 26 buildings in Ireland.

The Wexford Honey Festival in partnership with South Wexford Beekeepers Association takes place on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September in Johnstown Castle from 10.30am - 5pm both days. There will be information stands for visitors to learn more about the importance of bees and biodiversity as well as stalls with Wexford beekeepers showcasing their...

KAREL JASPER AT JOHNSTOWN CASTLE CART ROOM October 2024 The Wex-Art Festival of visual art will feature the work of over sixty artists across multiple venues in Wexford town and district - including Johnstown Castle - for the duration of the festival. Karel Jasper is a fine art black and white photographer currently living in...

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 to restore it. Ciaran will be focusing on Richardson glasshouses like the one featured here. He will go on to give insight into the atmospheric...

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 of Wexford-born artist Francis Alfred Danby. This talk will be held in the Castles Ballroom at 11am on Saturday 9th November. Ticketed event with limited...

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 Pole. A local choir will be on hand to sing some festive carols to make sure Santa gets an extra special arrival.  Our café will...

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 surroundings of our historic dining room and Library, this is an indulgent escape into timeless grandeur. Savour a refined selection of freshly baked scones, artisanal...

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 they know, within just five years, both their lives and the lives of their bees would be forever altered by groundbreaking developments at home and...

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 Valentine’s concert sells out, and there is one reason why: love is in the air. Celebrating Valentine’s Day which falls on Friday, February 14, Jazz...

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 only shaped Oscar Wilde’s creative path but also how she left an indelible mark on Irish and feminist history. Vivian takes a look back at...

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 Practitioner Emma Crosbie, and Acupuncturist and Women’s Health Specialist Paula Duffin – sharing empowering insights on postpartum wellbeing, emotional healing, and mind-body support. Set in the...

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 you’ll explore the beautiful outdoor scenery of the castle grounds, following clues and searching for letters hidden around grounds. Once you’ve found all the letters,...