Johnstown Castle’s Jess Sinnott wins inaugural Tourism 40 Under 40 Award

Jess Sinnott was named the inaugural winner of the Business Plus Tourism 40 Under 40 Award
Jess Sinnott is Acting General Manager at Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens
She joined Johnstown Castle in 2019 as a cafe assistant
The award was presented at the Convention Centre Dublin
Johnstown Castle has been managed by the Irish Heritage Trust since 2019

Jess Sinnott, Acting General Manager at Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens in County Wexford, has been named the inaugural winner of the Business Plus Tourism 40 Under 40 Award. The Tourism 40 Under 40 initiative celebrates 40 outstanding young professionals making a contribution to tourism across Ireland. The award is organised by Business Plus and was presented at a finale at the Convention Centre Dublin in partnership with the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation.

Jess’s achievement marks a milestone in a career built on dedication, ambition and a passion for heritage tourism. Having joined Johnstown Castle in 2019 as a cafe assistant, she has progressed through the organisation to become Acting General Manager. Her nomination for the award recognised her work in developing the estate’s volunteer programme, enhancing the visitor experience and encouraging more young people to consider careers in heritage tourism.

Since 2019 Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens has been cared for and managed by the independent non-profit the Irish Heritage Trust. The estate offers visitors the opportunity to explore its historic castle, museum, ornamental gardens and extensive parkland in County Wexford.

Jess Sinnott shared “I am delighted and honoured to be the inaugural recipient of ITIC’s 40 Under 40 award. Being nominated was a wonderful surprise in itself, but then to win the award was incredibly special. I’m very proud to be the first recipient and very grateful to everyone at the Irish Heritage Trust and Johnstown Castle who have supported and encouraged me along the way.”