Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens

An exhibition of watercolours - By Maria Murphy A collection of watercolours inspired by the flotsam and jetsam found on the foreshore, exploring how discarded manmade objects become part of the natural landscape. As well as a selection of more traditional landscapes Friday 18th April to Friday 25th April in the Visitor Centre, Johnstown Castle...

The Johnstown Castle Estate family cemetery will be open on Thursday, 24th April, in remembrance of Lord Maurice Fitzgerald of Johnstown Castle, who passed away on April 24, 1901, at the age of 48. Visitors wishing to pay their respects or visit family graves can do so during 11:30am - 3:30pm. Entry is free for...

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...

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...

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...