Board member

Deirdre Kelly

Dee works with Dublin City Council. She brings with her experience of global justice education and economics for transition. She has an interest in local food systems and enjoys growing food.
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Deirdre brings over a decade of global justice and development education experience, alongside a deep interest in local food systems and the economics of transition.

Background

Deirdre works as Research Officer with Economic Development Office with Dublin City Council. She has worked in global justice education for more than ten years in education and awareness-raising roles. She holds a Master's in Economics for Transition, which explored alternatives to the current economic system, and is particularly interested in how communities can build fairer, more sustainable local food systems. Outside her professional work she is a keen grower of her own food.

Approach & philosophy

Deirdre is drawn to work that connects global questions of justice with practical, local action. She believes lasting change starts close to home, in soil, food and community, and that learning together is how people imagine and build alternatives to systems that no longer serve them.

Recognition

Recognised for a long-standing commitment to global justice and development education, and for championing local food systems and economic models built around sustainability and fairness.
At a glance
Based in
Dublin
Role
Board member
Education
Masters in Economics for Transition
specialisms
Global justice education, economics for transition, local food systems, community awareness-raising
previous roles
Walking and Cycling officer Dublin City Council; Acting Director of Financial Justice Ireland; 10+ years across development / global justice education organisations
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Areas of focus

Global justice education
Raising awareness and supporting learning that connects local lives to global questions of justice and solidarity.
Economics for transition
Exploring practical alternatives to current economic systems that put people and planet first.
Local food systems
Championing community food growing as a hands-on route to resilience and connection.

Upcoming events

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04 Feb 2027
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An Introduction to Regenerative agriculture /Agroecology - Tyrone

What if farming could work better for farmers and the land? Our hope is simple: That farmers can make a fair living from farming, while leaving their farms in a better condition for the next generation than when they inherited them. Síolta Chroí are delighted to invite farmers from Tyrone and the surrounding areas to […]

Facilitator:
Joanne Fullerton
08 Oct 2026
06
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An Introduction to Regenerative agriculture /Agroecology - Monaghan

What if farming could work better for farmers and the land? Our hope is simple: That farmers can make a fair living from farming, while leaving their farms in a better condition for the next generation than when they inherited them. Síolta Chroí are delighted to invite farmers from Monaghan and the surrounding areas to […]

Facilitator:
Joanne Fullerton
07 Nov 2026
10
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Introduction to Food Forest Design

An introduction to designing and implementing a food forest - a layered, self-sustaining edible ecosystem modeled after natural forests! This 1-day intensive course provides a comprehensive introduction to designing and implementing a food forest — a layered, self-sustaining edible ecosystem modeled after natural forests. Whether you're a homesteader, community gardener, educator, or permaculture enthusiast, this […]

Facilitator:
Joanne Fullerton
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