{"id":13765,"date":"2026-11-10T06:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T06:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/chefs\/13765\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T06:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T06:13:10","slug":"celebrity-chef-edward-hayden-coming-to-abbeyleix-for-special-fundraiser-supporting-local-club-and-debra-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/chefs\/13765\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity chef Edward Hayden coming to Abbeyleix for special fundraiser supporting local club and DEBRA Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"384\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/chefs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/MixCollage-06-Nov-2026-02-54-PM-4012.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"MixCollage-06-Nov-2026-02-54-PM-4012\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Celebrity chef and television personality Edward Hayden is set to visit Abbeyleix later this month for a special fundraising event in aid of Abbeyleix Golf Club and DEBRA Ireland.\n<\/p>\n<p>The well-known Irish chef will host a live cookery demonstration at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Tuesday, November 24, at 7.30pm.\n<\/p>\n<p>The event is Abbeyleix Golf Club\u2019s main annual fundraiser for 2026, with a portion of the proceeds also being donated to DEBRA Ireland, a charity supporting people and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).\n<\/p>\n<p>The charity has a particularly strong connection to Abbeyleix through local woman Emma Fogarty, who lives with the rare genetic skin condition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"532\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/chefs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/JMM-SANDERO-AD-1250X1040.gif\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Emma\u2019s parents are longstanding members of Abbeyleix Golf Club, and the club is delighted to support a cause that means so much to the family and the wider community.\n<\/p>\n<p>Edward Hayden, who is well known for his television appearances and passion for cooking, will entertain guests with a live demonstration featuring a selection of dishes and practical cooking tips.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/chefs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Ad-Brian.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Those attending will have the opportunity to pick up new recipes, culinary inspiration and ideas they can recreate at home.\n<\/p>\n<p>The evening promises to be an enjoyable occasion, bringing together food lovers, golf club members and the wider community while raising funds for two worthwhile causes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/chefs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Renault-Megane-E-Tech-1.gif\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Abbeyleix Golf Club is encouraging people from across Laois and surrounding counties to come along and support the event.\n<\/p>\n<p>The fundraiser will help support the continued activities of the golf club while also contributing to the important work carried out by DEBRA Ireland.\n<\/p>\n<p>The charity provides support to individuals and families affected by EB, a rare genetic condition that causes the skin to become extremely fragile and prone to painful blistering.\n<\/p>\n<p>With a strong local connection through Emma Fogarty and her family, organisers are hoping for a great turnout on the night.\n<\/p>\n<p>The cookery demonstration with Edward Hayden takes place at Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Tuesday, November 24, at 7.30pm.\n<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are available to purchase online through Eventbrite.\n<\/p>\n<p>SEE ALSO \u2013 Well-known Portlaoise hair and beauty salon set to close after more than 30 years in business\n        <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrity chef and television personality Edward Hayden is set to visit Abbeyleix later this month for a special fundraising event in aid of Abbeyleix Golf Club and DEBRA Ireland. The well-known Irish chef will host a live cookery demonstration at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Tuesday, November 24, at 7.30pm. 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