Events

  • Outdoor Halloween Trail

    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    This Halloween, step into the eerie grounds of Johnstown Castle… if you dare! Follow the spooky outdoor trail, follow the map and clues, and uncover the name of the Johnstown...

  • Night at the Museum

    On the 30th and 31st October, when night falls, the halls are no longer silent. The exhibits creak, not with age, but with something moving in the dark. Shadows gather...

  • Halloween Pop Up Movies at Johnstown Castle

    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    Lights, Camera, Action! This October 31st , step into the grandeur of Johnstown Castle for a series of unforgettable Halloween movies. The Pop-Up Movie Club is hosting four classic screenings...

  • Santa’s Arrival to Johnstown Castle

    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    Join us Saturday 29th November to welcome Santa, Mrs Claus and his elves after their long journey from the North Pole! Enjoy festive carols from Anam Choir and tasty treats...

  • Christmas Artisan Craft Market

    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    The Artisan Craft Fair is back with a Christmas Market! On Tuesday, 9th December join us for an evening of festive shopping indoors at the Johnstown Castle Visitor Centre, complete...

  • Christmas Jazz at Johnstown Castle

    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    Many Christmas jazz classics were written in America in the 1940s, a period which also gave birth to the American crooner, performers who could exude an effortlessly cool swagger. Very...

  • Imelda’s Valentine’s Concert

    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    Imelda Kehoe is known for her distinctive voice, story-telling and blend of jazz and soul and has been described as 'one of the finest Irish contemporary  songwriters to emerge in...

  • Changing Farming Fortunes

    Changing Farming Fortunes – a new permanent exhibition at the Irish Agricultural Museum opens on Thursday, 19 February, during the school mid-term break. The exhibition reveals the hidden story of Irish...

  • The Great Irish Famine by Mylo Miller

    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    Mylo Miller, a staff member at Johnstown Castle, has been working on a new museum exhibition titled "Changing Farming Fortunes". The exhibition traces Ireland’s agricultural history from the Great Irish...

  • Easter Trail

    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    Saturday 28th March - Sunday 12th April 2026 Join us this Easter for a fun-filled adventure at Johnstown Castle! The Easter Trail is the perfect activity for all ages, where...

  • Evening Bat Walks

    Recurring
    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    As the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and...

  • Evening Bat Walks

    Recurring
    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    As the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and...

  • Evening Bat Walks

    Recurring
    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    As the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and...

  • Evening Bat Walks

    Recurring
    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    As the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and...

  • Evening Bat Walks

    Recurring
    Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

    As the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and...