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Chairperson

Hugh Doyle

Support and facilitating progressive change in people and systems
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Hugh has worked in education and facilitation for over 30 years and is currently a secondary School Chaplain at St. Columba's Comprehensive, Co. Donegal. He has previous held positions with the HSE and Glencree Peace and Reconciliation Centre

Background

Hugh has worked in education and youth work for over thirty years and is currently a secondary school chaplain. His career has centred on supporting young people and accompanying individuals and organisations through change, with a strong personal connection to the outdoors and the natural world.

Approach & philosophy

Hugh approaches people and organisations with an open mind, eager to identify systems and practices that need positive change.

Recognition

Recognised over a thirty-year career in education, youth work and chaplaincy for a steady, people-centred approach to leading positive change in schools and organisations.
At a glance
Based in
Co. Donegal
Role
Chairperson
Education
A teaching Degree with All Hallows and Studied in Queens University Belfast
specialisms
Teaching, coaching, culture, outdoors, nature
previous roles
30+ years in education & youth work; currently a secondary school chaplain
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Areas of focus

Education & coaching
Drawing on three decades in teaching and chaplaincy to support and mentor people through change.
Culture & systems change
Helping organisations identify the systems and practices that need to shift for positive, lasting change.
Outdoors & nature
A deep personal connection to the natural world that grounds his approach to wellbeing and learning.

Upcoming events

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13 Sep 2026
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NEW! Introduction to Scything

Join Chris Hayes and discover history, theory, bodily alignment and hands on use of the scythe! Join us at Síolta Chroí for a unique, interesting and very useful/practical workshop on Scything with expert Chris Hayes! What to expect? Your Facilitator Chris worked as a private forester for ten years and after many bone rattling hours […]

Facilitator:
Joanne Fullerton
27 Sep 2026
10
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Introduction to Small- Scale Dairy Farming & Processing

Explore regenerative small-scale dairy production, cheese-making, and more with Gyspy from Leitrim Hill Creamery! Do you want to know what it takes to keep a small healthy herd on the land and produce nourishing and delicious food such as cheese and ice-cream? Join us at Síolta Chroí and explore regenerative small-scale dairy production, cheese-making, and […]

Facilitator:
Joanne Fullerton
04 Feb 2027
06
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Farming the System - Tyrone

A 6 week course introducing the key concepts of regenerative agriculture: Direct Selling, Soil Health, Holistic Grazing, & Agro-forestry. The objectives of the course are to cultivate the knowledge, skills and motivation for farmers to begin first steps in transitioning into regenerative agriculture practices Learning Objectives Week 1 - Introduction to Regen Ag Week 2 […]

Facilitator:
Joanne Fullerton
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