BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Johnstown Castle - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Johnstown Castle
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://johnstowncastle.ie
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Johnstown Castle
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/Dublin
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:IST
DTSTART:20230326T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20231029T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:IST
DTSTART:20240331T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20241027T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:IST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240110T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T033258
CREATED:20240103T111101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T164535Z
UID:10035-1704884400-1711540800@johnstowncastle.ie
SUMMARY:Qi Gong at Johnstown Castle
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday at 11am. \nQi Gong is an ancient Chinese form of movement and meditation to improve health and well-being. \nIn the outdoor Qi Gong class with Mary you will start with a Wellness Qi Gong warm up routine. This will be followed by a Shaolin Stretching (Yi Jing Ba Shi) routine to activate & stretch the main energy meridians. \nWe will finish with Han Yang Ryu Yi Gong – a moving meditation to harmonise the yin and yang energy in the body. \nNo special equipment is required for the class as all routines are performed standing. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
URL:https://johnstowncastle.ie/event/10035/
LOCATION:Johnstown Castle Estate\, Y35 HP22\, Ireland
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://johnstowncastle.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/Picture-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Johnstown Castle Estate%2C Museum and Gardens":MAILTO:info@johnstowncastle.ie
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240201T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260506T033258
CREATED:20240103T114217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T144522Z
UID:10038-1706783400-1706794200@johnstowncastle.ie
SUMMARY:St Brigid's Day at Johnstown Castle
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday February 1st\, from 10.30am – 1.30pm\, step into the enchanting world of ancient Irish traditions with Lorraine O’Dwyer of Gallivanting Tours. \nImmerse 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 the first signs of spring.  Delve into the pre-Christian roots of this timeless festival\, as Lorraine shares tales of the Goddess Brigid and her ancient stories. \nExplore the festival of Imbolg through storytelling\, reed gathering\, & the hands-on craft of a symbol dating back to Neolithic times. \nJoin us for an unforgettable experience\, as history and tradition come to life in the heart of Wexford. Immerse yourself in the ancient craft of weaving St. Brigid’s Cross\, a skill passed down through Neolithic times. But the magic doesn’t end there— enjoy an Imbolg guided meditation to focus on your aims for the year ahead. Picture yourself in the midst of the festival’s pre-Christian roots. Listen to tales of the Goddess Brigid and the rich tapestry of Imbolg’s links to dairy\, fishing\, and beer making. This afternoon promises a harmonious blend of storytelling\, reed gathering\, and a guided meditation. This is a unique opportunity to connect with ancient wisdom and set intentions for the coming year. Join us for a day of enchantment and self-discovery within the historic walls of Johnstown Castle. \nPLEASE NOTE: This event will be both outdoors and indoors – please dress warmly and wear appropriate footwear. Event takes place 10:30 – 13:30\, please arrive a few minutes early to check in. \n\n**LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE**
URL:https://johnstowncastle.ie/event/st-brigids-day-at-johnstown-castle/
LOCATION:Johnstown Castle Estate\, Y35 HP22\, Ireland
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://johnstowncastle.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/DSC03447-scaled-e1704725103137.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Johnstown Castle Estate%2C Museum and Gardens":MAILTO:info@johnstowncastle.ie
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240217T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260506T033258
CREATED:20240104T133543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T144109Z
UID:10041-1708167600-1708173000@johnstowncastle.ie
SUMMARY:A Mooring With a Difference
DESCRIPTION:On 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. \nEddie 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 his colleagues have done further investigation into the First World War Airship Base at Johnstown Castle. \n**PLEASE NOTE: The talk starts at 11am. Please arrive 15 minutes before start time as talk takes place in the castle.**
URL:https://johnstowncastle.ie/event/a-mooring-with-a-difference-2/
LOCATION:Johnstown Castle Estate\, Y35 HP22\, Ireland
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://johnstowncastle.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/Screenshot_20240104-132922_Chrome.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Johnstown Castle Estate%2C Museum and Gardens":MAILTO:info@johnstowncastle.ie
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240217T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240217T223000
DTSTAMP:20260506T033258
CREATED:20231220T165637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T163629Z
UID:10028-1708200000-1708209000@johnstowncastle.ie
SUMMARY:Valentine’s Jazz at Johnstown Castle
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 17th 8pm\, Valentine’s Jazz returns to Johnstown Castle. \nJazz 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 (drums).. \nThe Ancient Greeks believed there were eight types of love. \nSongwriters swear that it’s ‘all around’\, that it’s ‘all you need.’ \nBut love is love is love\, whether romantic or platonic or a work in progress. And the world needs a lot more of it right now \n  \n** DOORS OPEN FROM 7:30PM **
URL:https://johnstowncastle.ie/event/valentines-jazz-at-johnstown-castle/
LOCATION:Johnstown Castle Estate\, Y35 HP22\, Ireland
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://johnstowncastle.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG-20231220-WA0000.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Johnstown Castle Estate%2C Museum and Gardens":MAILTO:info@johnstowncastle.ie
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240224T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T033258
CREATED:20231220T140258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T160108Z
UID:10026-1708765200-1708790400@johnstowncastle.ie
SUMMARY:Nature's Narratives
DESCRIPTION:On 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 the heart of nature and history. \nNature serves as an abundant source of creativity for writers. If you are interested in writing poetry\, novels\, essays or memoir the richness\, complexity and beauty of nature can spark creativity and offer an abundance of themes\, metaphors and symbols to draw inspiration from. \nThis one day workshop will allow you to submerge yourself in the sublime beauty of the gardens that surround the castle while being immersed by the rich history and charm of this historic place. \nExplore the fundamentals of nature writing including sensory exploration\, personal reflection\, ecological awareness and observation techniques whilst capturing the essence of the natural world with words. Explore the philosophical power and harmony of nature through observing the sublime beauty of it whilst depicting it with pen and paper. \nBe exposed to the writing of nature writers who excel at this genre such as Poet Mary Oliver to further develop the craft. \nThis workshop is led by Irish Times best- selling historical fiction novelist Sheila Forsey. Sheila’s last novel was inspired by Johnstown Castle. Sheila is a graduate from Maynooth in creative writing and most recently completed postgraduate studies at Trinity College Dublin. She is a heritage expert with The Heritage Council and an experienced tutor in creative writing. \n‘Tell me what will you do with your one wild and precious life’ Mary Oliver Poet. \n** NOTE: The workshop takes place from 9am – 4pm and will include Soup and a Sandwich **
URL:https://johnstowncastle.ie/event/natures-narratives/
LOCATION:Johnstown Castle Estate\, Y35 HP22\, Ireland
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://johnstowncastle.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/Photo-Sheila.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Johnstown Castle Estate%2C Museum and Gardens":MAILTO:info@johnstowncastle.ie
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR