A Story of Soil and Science Launched at Johnstown Castle
New book entitled ‘Soil Matters: the Story of Science at Johnstown Castle’ chronicles the history of Johnstown Castle from 1929 to 2024.
Gardening the 120-acre Johnstown Castle Estate
Ciarán Fitzgerald has been Head Gardener at Johnstown Castle Estate for five years and is as enthusiastic as day one! We talked to him about pioneering projects, sustainability, and some lesser-known facts from around the estate. Firstly, what makes up the 120-acres here at Johnstown Castle Estate? We’ve got… Tell me a few things people…
WWI Stained Glass Window Restored at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle is delighted to unveil this historically significant stained glass window restoration.
Window Restoration and Conservation at Johnstown Castle
The Castle windows at Johnstown Castle are currently being painstakingly restored and in the coming months, works will be continuing on the restoration of all the Castles’ windows which is being completed by National Gates & Joinery. This is a hugely important area of restoration, and it is something that both Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum…
Johnstown Castle Receives CIE Excellence award
We are delighted and honoured to be included as one of the ‘Leinster Visits Merit Award’ winners. The award reflects the hard work, commitment and passion of all our staff at Johnstown Castle. We also have to say a big thank you to our Castle tour volunteers who help so much throughout the year and…
Extended Opening Hours
From Friday 17th March 2023, Johnstown Castle grounds will remain open until 5:30pm daily (last admission 4:30pm). We will open daily at 9am, with guided Castle tours available daily at set times (see bookings page times). Please keep an eye on our socials for an updates on further changes to the opening times. For all tour…
Wexford Bus Service to Johnstown Castle
From Monday January 9th 2023, Wexford Bus is making significant changes to the Wexford to Kilmore Quay, 390 Route. The service will be more frequent, operating up to 6 times daily in each direction, and will have an improved route operating via Johnstown Castle and Piercestown village. We are delighted to a part of the updated…