Hayfield Manor Hotel Blog

Never content to accept the confines of reality & those of the ancient walled garden that surrounds the property, our hospitality team at Hayfield Manor have added a new feature to the front...

Lisa was born and raised in Cork City however since has relocated to the town of Cobh where she has resided for the past 9 years. Lisa a former student of the Cork College of Commerce, studied...

Shirley was born in England before recollecting to Glanmire with her family at the tender age of 4 years of age...

Though a relatively recent dining experience in Ireland, the tradition of Spanish tapas dates back many centuries and there as almost as many stories relating to the origin of tapas as there are...

A South African native, Ingrid studied at Cape Peninsula University in Cape Town, graduating with a diploma in Hospitality Management.  As an avid traveller, a lengthy period of time was...

In the spotlight this Saturday is Algis Petruskas, recent recipient of our coveted Employee of the Quarter award. Originally hailing from Lithuania’s third largest city, Klaipeda, Algis relocated...

What better way to explore a new city than with the wind in your face, the sights at your fingertips and the freedom to indulge in any treat or attraction that takes your fancy? Thus was the thin...

Dad-a-Day Number One:Featuring our General ManagerEttienne Van Vrede& Daughter Marie Claire, 2 years* What are your memories of Father's Day with your own Dad?I have two younger brothers so...

Dad-a-Day Number Two:Featuring our Head PorterAudrius & Son Harold, 3 years in June* What are your Memories of Father's Day with your own Dad?My favourite memory is going fishing with my...

Dad-a-Day Number Three:Featuring our Restaurant SupervisorZoltan & Son Csanad (Patrick) 2 1/2 years* What are your memories of Father's Day with your own Dad?Even though my Father worked very...

Featuring Proprietor Joe ScallyProud Father of Annemarie, Mark, Brian & Claire& Enthusiastic Granddad to 2 year old Marie-Claire What are your memories of Father's Day with your own...

Featuring Executive Head Chef Graham CampbellProud Father of Two Daughters, Lauren 3 and Grace 10 weeks oldWhat are your memories of Father's Day with your own Dad?I don’t think fathers day...

Would you believe that the original scone differs from every aspect of today’s scones. The original Scone was unbaked, style was round and flat, made with unleavened oats and baked on a grid...

As per Hayfield Manor's Executive Head Chef, Graeme Campbell, "sitting down to a good meal is the glue that holds Irish family and friends together". We couldn't agree more. Graeme recently...

If you can't make it to Hayfield Manor in person, try your own version of our Dark Chocolate Brownie at home!Ingredients:675g Castor Sugar9 Eggs400g Unsalted Butter (soft but not melted)170g...

We asked hotel Mum Annemarie for her Top Five Tips for an enjoyable Mother's Day:• Clear your schedule and prepare to spend quality time with loved ones.• Start the day with a fun filled...