Hayfield Manor Hotel Blog

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...

 We are delighted to share with you the recipe for our Cocktail of the Month, Edlerflower Cooler, which is served in our Manor Bar.   Preparation time: 20 min (allow 2 to...

This is a lovely summer starter - a perfect beginning to a meal.Ingredients:200g Goats Cheese 200ml Milk 200ml Cream 4 Leaves of Gelatine Salt/Pepper Method:1. If there is a skin on the...

One of the most common questions I get asked is how do I stay motivated? At this stage if you have been sticking to the plan you should be running 30 minutes 2 times a week, a faster session once...

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...