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Clodagh McKenna

b. 1975

Irish chef, restaurateur, writes cookbooks

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About Clodagh McKenna

Born 1975. Clodagh McKenna is an Irish chef, columnist, television presenter and cook.

Television In Clodagh's Irish Food Trails, a television series consisting of 13 episodes aimed at the American market, she travelled Ireland to such places as: Skelligs rock, Dingle's sea caves and Fastnet Rock's lighthouse. There, she explored various foods, farmers' markets and met local chefs, fishermen and farmers.

In May 2026, ITV commissioned Clodagh: Cooking At Home; a six-part series that is due to air in 2026.

Personal life On 1 October 2020, McKenna announced her engagement to Harry Herbert — son of The 7th Earl of Carnarvon; the couple live together at Broadspear House in Highclere Park. Herbert is the CEO of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.

The couple were married on Saturday 14 August 2021 at the Church of Saint Michaels and All Angels, Highclere, near Highclere Castle, better known as the fictional Downton Abbey and birthplace of the groom.

Books The Irish Farmers' Market Cookbook (2009) Fresh From the Sea (2009) Homemade (2010) Clodagh's Kitchen Diaries (2012) Clodagh's Irish Kitchen (2015) Clodagh's Suppers (2019) Clodagh's Weeknight Kitchen (2020) A Recipe for Success (2021) (guest contributor) In Minutes (28 October 2021) Clodagh's Happy Cooking (30 October 2025)

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Who is Clodagh McKenna?

Irish chef, restaurateur, writes cookbooks

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Clodagh McKenna was born on 10 May 1975 in Cork.

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Clodagh McKenna is a chef, columnist, television presenter and cook.

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· Wikipedia: Clodagh McKenna

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