Events

Join Head Gardener Ciarán Fitzgerald on a fascinating guided tree walk on Johnstown Castles Estate on Thursday 15th June at 11am. Ciarán will talk about the huge variety of trees throughout the estate. He will also discuss the future plans for the estate including the plans for the walled garden and gardeners house and the...

Come along to what is sure to be a fascinating talk about Lady Catherine Colclough on Saturday 17th June at 11am. Learn about this intriguing character who was born into the Grogan family at Johnstown Castle. The talk will be presented by Alan Ryan, Project Manager for Colclough Walled Garden. Alan will also provide an...

Date: Saturday 17th June at 14:30pm. Johnstown Castle is decorated with many heraldic emblems – birds, bears, griffins, lions and more – representing the families who owned the estate. The interior and exterior feature coats of arms connected to the Grogans and their descendants, many of them indicating the marriages that took place between them...

If ever a trio of musicians in contemporary Irish jazz warranted the description as a super group, bassist Barry Donahue, drummer Dominic Mullen and keyboardist Johnny Taylor fit the bill. They will be the sensational sound behind one of the best jazz vocalists in the country, Stella Bass. Stella is making her Jazz at Johnstown...

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...

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....

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...

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 funded through the Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Grant Scheme. The talk is free for members and included in general admission and is not a ticketed...

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 song writing and is a recent recipient of the Donal "Doc" Gleeson award at UCC. Jamie will be playing in the Museum Courtyard from 1pm...

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 the mind’s chatter. Studies show that meditating even for as little as 10 minutes increases relaxation and decreases anxiety and depression! Meditation increases happiness, reduces...