St Brigid’s Day at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn Thursday February 1st, from 10.30am - 1.30pm, step into the enchanting world of ancient Irish traditions with Lorraine O'Dwyer of Gallivanting Tours. Immerse yourself in the magic of St. Brigid's Day with Lorraine. A captivating storyteller, forager, and food folklorist, Lorraine will lead you on a stroll through our gardens to gather reeds, unveiling...
A Mooring With a Difference
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn Saturday 17th February at 11am, join Eddie Taylor as he reveals the hidden history behind Johnstown's First World War airship base including recent discoveries from surveying work undertaken. Eddie was part of the team who featured on Johnstown Castles' appearance on RTE's programme 'Great Irish Interiors' last year. Since the programe aired Eddie and...
Valentine’s Jazz at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn 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 of Saturday, February 17th in the company of singer Sharon Clancy and her trio of Killian Browne (piano), Dave Fleming (double bass) and Conor Murray...
Nature’s Narratives
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn Saturday February 24th 9am, Johnstown Castle plays host to a nature inspired creative writing workshop. The workshop, hosted by Sheila Forsey will allow you to unleash your creativity in...
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 , IrelandOn 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 , IrelandJoin 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...
Jazz’s fab four
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandJazz’s fab four coming to Jazz at Johnstown. Spring will be in the air at Jazz at Johnstown on Friday evening, April 19th at 8pm. One of the country’s best...
The Story of a Stained Glass Window
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandOn 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...
(SOLD OUT) Going, Going Gone! The Story of the 1944 Auction at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandSaturday 8th June 11am (SOLD OUT!) Saturday 11th May (SOLD OUT!) 80 years ago, the entire contents of the castle were sold off at a public auction. What happened to...
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 and fun board in our Agricultural museum beside the big red tractor for children to dream up what their ideal tractor would look like!