Events

(SOLD OUT) Going, Going Gone! The Story of the 1944 Auction at Johnstown Castle

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

Saturday 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 all the items? Matt Wheeler and Duncan Laurence piece this intriguing story together as they continue to search for ‘lost’ artefacts. The talk starts at...

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!

Park n Chill at Johnstown Castle

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

On Saturday 25th May, we are back again with Part 4 of Castle ‘n’ Cars Exhibition at Johnstown Castle with Park 'n' Chill from Waterford. This time, it's going to...

A Walk on the Wild Side

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

Join Matt Wheeler at 2pm on Sunday 9th June on a walking tour to explore Johnstown Castle grounds. The walk will look at the estate’s prominent historical features, quirky hidden...

The Irish Great War Society

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. An exhibit will be...

Cruinniú na nÓg

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

On Saturday, June 15th come along and take part in a Wildlife Treasure Hunt on the grounds of Johnstown Castle. This is a free ticketed event and will involve playing...

The Johnny Taylor Trio – Night One of June Jazz

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

Friday June 28th at 7.30pm, with doors opening at 7.00pm. The Johnny Taylor Trio, named after one of the finest jazz pianists on the Irish music scene. The trio is...

Kids Yoga Retreat

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

During Johnstown's Kids Camp week - join The Kids Yoga Classroom for a Yoga, nature and creativity camp in Johnstown Ballroom on Saturday 6th and Saturday 13th July from 11am...

(SOLD OUT) Foraging and Folklore for kids

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

As part of Johnstown's Kids Camp, we will be starting summer off in a wonderful way on Thursday 11th July at 10:30am. Join Lorraine, the Gallivanting Foraging & Folklore guide...

HFC Concert Band

Johnstown Castle Estate , Ireland

Why not bring a picnic from the café and take the little ones along to see the brilliant HFC Concert Band play outside Johnstown Castle. The performance takes place on...