Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens

On Halloween night.. enter if you're brave enough.... Take a spine-chilling and atmospheric guided tour around the castle at night. Hear some of the spooky myths and ghastly tales from the annals of the castle’s rich and bloody history. *Suitable for adults and older teens only* **Each tour lasts one hour and is not designed...

Mary Stratton Ryan traces the life and career of Wexford-born artist Francis Alfred Danby 1793 - 1861. Grandeur of imagination, poetic breadth of treatment and colossal energy characterise the paintings of Wexford-born artist Francis Alfred Danby. This talk will be held in the Castles Ballroom at 11am on Saturday 9th November. Ticketed event with limited...

Join us on Friday 22nd November to welcome Santa on his arrival to Johnstown Castle. Santa will arrive at the castle at 6pm following his long journey from the North Pole. A local choir will be on hand to sing some festive carols to make sure Santa gets an extra special arrival.  Our café will...

A Luxurious Christmas Afternoon Tea at Johnstown Castle This festive season, experience the epitome of elegance with our Enchanted Afternoon Tea at the magnificent Johnstown Castle. Set amidst the opulent surroundings of our historic dining room and Library, this is an indulgent escape into timeless grandeur. Savour a refined selection of freshly baked scones, artisanal...

On Friday, 13th December at 8pm, join the fabulous Sharon Clancy and her fantastic quartet as they take you on a magical sleigh ride through this Jazz-filled Christmas Johnstown Castle’s Peacock Cafe. Gift yourself an evening to relax and enjoy decades of Christmas classics. From the Great American songbook along with original songs that will...

Join 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 they know, within just five years, both their lives and the lives of their bees would be forever altered by groundbreaking developments at home and...

Tall 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 Valentine’s concert sells out, and there is one reason why: love is in the air. Celebrating Valentine’s Day which falls on Friday, February 14, Jazz...

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...