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Evening Bat Walks
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 by the lakes others are just coming to life! Did you know the museum attic is home to a large roost of pipistrelle bats? One...
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Traditional Stool Making with Dylan McGuirk
Over two days, workshop participants will make a traditional 3 or 4 legged creepie stool using traditional chair making techniques and traditional hand tools. Starting with just a log and using only hand tools you will craft your very own beautiful traditional stool from some lovely locally sourced Ash wood. This is a great introductory...
Wexford Festival of Running
The Wexford Marathon Club is back for the 5th year of the highly anticipated Wexford Festival of Running, and this year, it’s bigger and more challenging than ever! The event will feature a variety of race distances: 100km, 50km, 25km, and 10km. But there’s a catch – Time Limits! 100km – 12 hours 50km –...
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Friends of Rathaspeck Church Launch
Friends of Rathaspeck Church Launch
The Friends of Rathaspeck Church invite you to a special evening event to celebrate the launch of their ambitious restoration project. This dedicated group of local volunteers has come together with the shared vision of restoring Rathaspeck Church to its former glory, preserving it for future generations, and revitalising it as a space for community...
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Rewilding & Biodiversity Tour with Ciarán Fitzgerald
Rewilding & Biodiversity Tour with Ciarán Fitzgerald
Join Head Gardener Ciarán Fitzgerald on Wednesday, 21st May 2025, at 11:30 AM for a special guided tour in celebration of Biodiversity Week. Ciarán will lead a tour of the grounds at Johnstown Castle, highlighting the team's rewilding efforts on the estate. During the tour, Ciarán will also discuss the vital role of biodiversity at...
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Castle n Cars 5.0
Castle n Cars 5.0
Get ready for the highly anticipated return of the Castle 'n' Cars Exhibition—now in its thrilling 5th year, happening at the historic Johnstown Castle on May 24, 2025, This year, Park n Chill and Johnstown Castle are bringing you an unforgettable automotive experience, featuring over 300 jaw-dropping cars, a vibrant trade village, and delicious food...
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Iron Men, Wexford’s Lockout 1911 – 1912
Iron Men, Wexford’s Lockout 1911 – 1912
A talk will be given at Johnstown Castle by Mylo Miller Titled: Iron Men, Wexford’s lockout 1911 – 1912. Mylo works for the Irish Heritage Trust at Johnstown Castle Estate, Irish Agricultural Museum and Gardens. Mylo was the curator on an exhibition for the museum which tells the story of Wexford’s Lockout. The research for...