The Beekeepers of South Wexford: A Tale of Rebellion, Warfare & Epidemic Disease by Matt Wheeler
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandJoin 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...
(SOLD OUT) Valentines Jazz at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandTall 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...
Family Cemetery Open
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandThe 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...
Lady Jane Francesca Elgee Wilde – Her Life and Family by Vivian Lambert
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandDid 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...
Oscar Wilde’s Children’s Stories
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandSaturday 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...
Oscar the Man, the Myth, the Mother
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandJoin 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...
Leprechaun Hide & Seek
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandSaturday 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...
Deciphering Johnstown Castle with Peter Henry
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandJohnstown 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
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandLeslie 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...
Easter Trail
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandSaturday 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...
Evening Bat Walks
Johnstown Castle Estate , IrelandAs 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...
Traditional stool making with Dylan McGuirk
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...