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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03 Oct 2026
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Gathering for Seeds & Seeds Saving

Join us and Conor O'Kane for our yearly adventure into seeds and seed saving! A gathering for seeds. This year we are inviting people to come together to celebrate seeds and deepen their connection with seeds, and share reverence for these tiny packets of potential and wisdom! There will be a balance of the practicalities […]

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

What does it take to produce truly local, nourishing food — from healthy animals and healthy soil to a delicious piece of cheese? Join us at Síolta Chroí for a fascinating one-day introduction to small-scale regenerative dairy farming, cheese-making and food production, led by Gypsy from Leitrim Hill Creamery. Gypsy and her family run a […]

Facilitator:
Joanne Fullerton
04 Feb 2027
06
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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
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