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According to Teagasc, the project “We will be filing for planning current funding model, but it is an
will be developed in two phases. permission for all of the works ambitious plan which will safeguard
New pathways will be laid as well with Wexford County Council the future of Johnstown Castle for
as new car-parking and entrance and we hope to be open to the many years to come. We know that
arrangements, a new restaurant public to some degree shortly the people of Wexford have a special ABOVE & BELOW:
and visitor centre experience, a afterwards. Teagasc and the Trust place in their hearts for Johnstown Servants gathered
new natural amphitheatre in the are keen to very much involve Castle and access to the castle on the front lawn at
Johsntown Castle
gardens, the restoration of the lower the local community and invite grounds will remain as they are. on the occasion
lake and garden areas along with members of the public to share We, along with the Irish Heritage of the marriage of
extensive remedial conservation their knowledge and memories of Trust look forward to welcoming Kathleen Fitzgerald
to Michael Lakin in
works to the castle from the the castle’s heritage with them via locals and visitors alike during 1914. If you have
basement to the three storeys above johnstowncastle@irishheritagetrust.ie the working project phases and any connections
to or memories of
it. New interpretation for the site is “This is an enormous project and thereafter,” adds Prof. Boyle. Johnstown Castle
also planned. we would love to
we know that not every element hear from you at
In terms of the planned timeline, of this can be delivered under the johnstowncastle@
Paddy continues: irishheritagetrust.ie

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