Did you know
- Johnstown Castle stands on an estate first granted to the Esmonde family as thanks for their role in the Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169, and its fortunes over the centuries reflect the richly layered story of this storied region in the centuries that followed.
- In the 19th-century, the Grogan family re-imagined and remodelled the castle with a romantic, neo-Gothic design – delivered with the help of Daniel Robertson, who also shaped the gardens at the Powerscourt Estate.
- Together they created the neo-Gothic castle you see today, adorned with turrets and towers, and Johnstown’s sumptuous gardens and parkland, studded with three lakes and bordered by woodland walks.
- Johnstown Castle, Estate, Museum and Gardens, in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East and an internationally significant centre of food science research, is a perfect location for Ireland’s bee festival. Wexford has a rich culinary heritage and is known as the Model County for its exceptional farming and food heritage dating back thousands of years, with beekeeping one of the links to its celebrated Norman past.
About the Honey bee Festival
- Wexford Honey Festival will be staged in Johnstown Castle, with partnership with South Wexford Beekeepers Association.
- There will be information stands for visitors to learn more about the importance of bees and biodiversity as well as stalls with Wexford beekeepers showcasing their delicious products.
- There will also be some demonstrations, talks, walks and fun activities for children.
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