Johnstown Castle Estate

Saturday 15th March - Monday 17th March The mischievous leprechauns have snuck into the beautiful grounds of Johnstown Castle! Can you help us track them down? Take a leisurely stroll through the gardens, stay sharp, and see how many sneaky leprechauns you can spot hiding along the way. It’s the perfect family-friendly adventure to enjoy...

Johnstown Castle is covered with symbols – birds, beasts, soldiers, crosses, patterns and more – helping us to learn more about the Grogans and their descendants. The apostles in the entrance hall, the devil's head at the walled garden, the coats of arms inside and outside the castle itself and much more will all be...

Sensual jazz from: The Big Apple Few contemporary jazz singers can deliver a lyric quite like New York’s Lizzie Thomas, who will star in the last of a trio of Jazz at Johnstown concerts celebrating the female voice. Hot on the heels of  Luisa Annibali’s sold out performance in February, one of the most in...

Saturday 12th April - Sunday 27th April 2025 Join us this Easter for a fun-filled adventure around Johnstown Castle. The Easter Trail is a perfect activity for all ages, where you’ll explore the beautiful outdoor scenery of the castle grounds, following clues and searching for letters hidden around grounds. Once you’ve found all the letters,...

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...