Glovers Alley hosted a charity lunch which raised €80,000 for national charity Debra to help those living with an incurable skin condition.
Michelin-starred Glovers Alley, at Dublin’s Fitzwilliam Hotel, rolled out the red carpet to help Debra raise the incredible sum from donors.
And on Tuesday, (July 1) head chef Andy McFadden and the hotel’s General Manager, Fergal O’Connell, presented the cheque to Debra CEO, Jimmy Fearon, and Liz Collins, whose daughter Claudia battles epidermolysis bullosa (EB).
The extremely painful genetic condition is caused by an absence of proteins between the skin layers and is managed by repetitive bandaging, which causes further pain.
In April, more than 40 guests from the worlds of technology, industry and horseracing attended the €350-a-head event, with Glovers Alley providing all food and drink free of charge.
A post-lunch auction raised a staggering €50,000, with prizes including a signed 2025 Six Nations Ireland rugby jersey and a visit to trainer Noel Meade’s racing yard by helicopter, bringing the total raised to €80,183.
“We are amazed at the incredible work undertaken by Debra in advocating and fighting for better supports for those living with EB in Ireland,” said Mr O’Connell.
“We were privileged to host a lunch where donors and supporters raised vital funds it needs to continue this crucial work.”
Mr Fearon said Debra was “thrilled to partner” with Glovers Alley and The Fitzwilliam.
“They are incredible people with exceptional food and service. The attendees at the event are used to getting top class services and unique experiences and they were not disappointed. A big thanks to Michael Holland – Chairman of Ampleforth Group of Companies – and Andy McFadden,” he said.
“The success of the Glovers Alley lunch has shown us the incredible impact we can have when business and charity come together.”
