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We have a small team based at our Headquarters office in Belfast.

This is the team that organises all the events and competitions, deal with memberships, press and finances.

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Chief Executive Officer

Derek Lough

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Business Services Manager

Ruth Megahey

​With degree qualifications in Engineering with Marketing, Management and Human Resources, Ruth makes a brilliant Business Services Manager. Joining the organisation as an Analyst in May 2021, Ruth was soon appointed to Assistant Manager of Business Services and then promoted to Business Services Manager. She works closely with the whole team, ensuring the continual progression and development of our organisation and oversees daily operations. A travel enthusiast, Ruth always likes to have a holiday booked so she can explore new countries and destinations and enjoys listening to live music and reading in her spare time.

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Finance Manager

Kirsty Barr

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Events and Marketing Manger

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Assistant Events Manager

Hayley Sloan

Hayley joined the YFCU HQ team as an Events coordinator in April 2022 before being promoted to Assistant Events Manager. Hayley qualified with a first class honours degree in Leisure and Events Management and brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. Her attention to detail and problem-solving ability is second to none. Her responsibilities involve the planning, running and evaluation of our events and competitions calendar, and liaising with club officials, grassroot members, sponsors and judges. Hayley feeds information to the Events team from our Programme & Development Committee and leads on many projects. When not at work, Hayley loves to spend time with family and friends and going on long beach walks with her German Shepherd dog, Bow.

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Membership and Club Development Executive

Sarah Halliday

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Events Executive

Kirsty Cherry

A veteran member of Moneyrea YFC, Kirsty returned to the organisation in March 2024 by joining our Events team. Her roles and responsibilities involve supporting the wider Events team with the delivery of our busy events and competitions programme. Bringing lots of new ideas, determination and energy, Kirsty’s get-go attitude has been a great asset to the YFCU Headquarters team. A mother of two and lover of dogs, Kirsty enjoys listening to live music and is a passionate foodie who enjoys exploring different types of cuisine at the weekends.

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Marketing and Communications Executive

Rachel Armstrong

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Finance and Administration Assistant

Helen Scott

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Safeguarding and Training Executive

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Assistant Events Executive

Kathryn Ogden

Having joined the YFCU HQ team in January 2024 as an Events Placement Student, Kathryn brings endless energy and enthusiasm to the team. She completed a foundation degree in Events Management at the Belfast Met which led her to Ulster University where she is currently in her last year of gaining a Bachelor of Science degree. Kathryn’s responsibilities as a placement student include the planning and execution of our different events and competitions and she successfully took the lead role of our Floral Art competition this year. When she isn’t planning events, Kathryn enjoys spending time with her horses and going on walks with her family and friends.

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