The Planner's Toolkit
Planning a successful event requires the right information, expert support and confidence that every detail has been considered. The Planner’s Toolkit has been created to provide corporate organisers, event planners and executive assistants with easy access to the resources needed when evaluating and planning an event at The Johnstown Estate.
Capacities and Floor Plans
Whether you’re planning a board meeting for 10 guests, a training seminar, an exhibition, or a conference for up to 1,000 delegates, The Johnstown Estate offers flexible event spaces to suit every requirement. The dedicated Forde Suites feature a versatile 890m² pillar-free conference centre with a private entrance, integrated LED video wall, breakout spaces, The Orangery networking area and flexible room configurations. For smaller meetings, our elegant Manor House meeting rooms provide a refined setting for strategy sessions, interviews and executive gatherings.
Browse our floor plans, room layouts, capacities and interactive 3D tour to explore each space and find the ideal setting for your next event.
BBQ and Team Building
Swap boardrooms for fresh air and bring your team together in a setting designed to energise, connect, and inspire. Whether you’re hosting a conference, celebrating milestones, or simply rewarding your team, our Corporate BBQ & Team Building experiences combine great food, engaging activities, and memorable moments for groups of up to 500 guests.
Catering
At The Johnstown Estate, exceptional event dining begins with a strong farm-to-table ethos. Whether hosting energising coffee breaks, informal business lunches, or sophisticated gala dinners, every menu is carefully curated using premium locally sourced ingredients by Executive Head Chef Tommy Butler and his culinary team.
Located in the heart of Ireland’s rich agricultural landscape, the estate has access to outstanding seasonal produce, fresh seafood, artisan dairy products, and premium Irish meats. By partnering with trusted local suppliers, the culinary team ensures every dish reflects both quality and sustainability.
The estate can accommodate elegant banquet dining for up to 750 guests, while smaller catering experiences can be seamlessly served across multiple locations throughout the hotel, offering flexibility for conferences, private events, and corporate gatherings of all sizes.
Our Suppliers
Delivering a successful event often relies on the expertise of trusted partners. We work with a network of experienced suppliers who understand our venue and can help bring your vision to life, whether you are planning a conference, gala dinner, awards ceremony, product launch or team-building event.
The recommended supplier list for The Johnstown Estate includes a trusted selection of partners who consistently deliver high-quality services for conferences and events. These suppliers are chosen to support smooth event delivery and a professional guest experience. We also partner with John Brady Entertainment, who provide unique entertainment options that can enhance conferences and events, helping to create a more engaging and memorable experience for guests.
Sustainability
At The Johnstown Estate, sustainability is embedded into our daily operations and event delivery. Through investments in solar energy, combined heat and power (CHP) technology, a private water supply, biodiversity initiatives, and data-driven monitoring of emissions, water usage and food waste, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact while supporting our clients’ ESG objectives.
Our efforts are recognised through Green Tourism Ireland Silver accreditation and Repak compliance certification, providing conference organisers with a venue that aligns with responsible business practices and sustainable event planning.
