Events

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...

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...

The Johnstown Castle Estate family cemetery will be open on Thursday, February 20th, to honour the anniversaries of Kathleen Lakin and Gerald Michael Lakin's deaths. Kathleen Lakin died February 23rd...

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...

Saturday 1st March at 11:00 “Books are well written, or badly written. That is all.”, Oscar Wilde Although more famous for his satirical comedies, Wilde’s children’s stories were beautifully crafted...

Join actor John Aspill on Saturday, March 1st  at 13:00 for 'Oscar: The Man, the Myth, the Mother,' a captivating reading of poems and prose exploring the bond between Speranza...

Saturday 15th March - Monday 17th March The mischievous leprechauns have snuck into the beautiful grounds of Johnstown Castle! Can you help us track them down? Take a leisurely stroll...

Johnstown Castle is covered with symbols – birds, beasts, soldiers, crosses, patterns and more – helping us to learn more about the Grogans and their descendants. The apostles in the...

Leslie Dowdall and Nigel Mooney Trio Due to unforeseen circumstances, legendary singer Leslie Dowdall (Wonderful Thing) is stepping in for Lizzie Thomas at Jazz at Johnstown on March 22nd and will...

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...

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...

Join expert craftsman Dylan McGuirk for a hands-on, two-day workshop in the beautifully restored Bothy Sheds of Johnstown Castle. This immersive experience will introduce participants to the art of making...