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Yoga at Johnstown Castle
Every Tuesday and Saturday at 10am in the stunning Johnstown Castle Ballroom. **Please note - Yoga instructor Olivia Ni Cinneide will be hosting the weekly classes starting on Saturday 30th March until Tuesday 14th May. Alanna will return as normal on Saturday 18th May. ** Alanna is a Yoga Teacher with a background in Mental...
Qi Gong at Johnstown Castle
Every Wednesday at 11am. Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese form of movement and meditation to improve health and well-being. In 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 &...
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Jane Elgee Wilde Exhibition
To celebrate International Women's Day, The Irish Agricultural Museum at Johnstown Castle will host an exhibition based on the life of Jane Elgee Wilde. Jane was a tireless and outspoken campaigner for women’s rights and equality as well as for many other causes during her lifetime. The name Oscar Wilde is known throughout the world,...
4 events,
Ups & Downs of Museum Curation
Ups & Downs of Museum Curation
On Saturday 9th March at 11am, Matt Wheeler reflects on his 30 year career in museums and his meandering journey from the Cotswolds to Johnstown Castle. Cheese-rolling, papermaking, tobacco-growing and Everest-climbing are just a few of the weird and wonderful subjects explored. The talk starts at 11am. Please arrive 15 minutes before start time as...
4 events,
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
This Mother's Day, step back in time and treat yourself to afternoon tea in the recently restored Ballroom in Johnstown Castle. Chat over a delicious offering of scones, sandwiches and desserts. Tickets are priced at €35pp and can be booked for a minimum of 2 people and for a maximum of 6 in one booking....
4 events,
Easter Trail
Sat 23rd March to Sunday April 7th. Join us for our Easter Trail around the Museum and Gardens. On Easter weekend, you may even happen to bump into the Easter Bunny along the way. Hunt for clues, find out the bunnies identity and claim an eggcellent prize! €10 per child aged 5+ ADULT MEMBERS FREE...
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(SOLD OUT) Children’s Easter Show
(SOLD OUT) Children’s Easter Show
Join us on Wed 27th March at 3pm in Johnstown Castle Ballroom for a fabulous Easter show! Tallulah and the Long Haired-Hare from Liverpool, is an hilarious comedy for children aged 5 -11years. The story is a retelling of the classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare, but with a twist! All children must be...