Ruairí McHugh
Ardara,Donegal
Summary
Final year Geoscience student with a keen interest in mineral exploration. I thoroughly enjoy working outdoors. I have hands-on experience in field mapping, mineral identification, core logging, and data collection. I have gained skills in thin section analysis and working with geochemical datasets throughout my degree. I have worked summer and part time jobs throughout my degree, including construction, industrial cleaning, and cooking in high-paced environments. Eager to further develop my skills and knowledge within the industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Construction worker
Thomas McHugh Construction
Kilcar, County Donegal
10.2025 - Current
- General Labourer
Line cook
Charlie's West End Café
Ardara, County Donegal
04.2023 - 01.2025
Geological Mapping project
Trinity College Dublin
Cantabrian mountains, Spain
07.2024 - 08.2024
- 6 week mapping project around Villamanin, northwestern Spain
- Produced hand drawn and digitized field maps and stratigraphic logs using ArcGIS Pro and drawing software
- Produced Geological report with structural and thin section analysis
- Planned and executed daily field routes in challenging terrain, for maximum time management, and mapping coverage
- Grade: 2:1
Line cook
Nesbitt Arms Hotel
Ardara, County Donegal
04.2022 - 09.2022
Industrial cleaner
Gallagher's Bakehouse
Ardara, County Donegal
07.2021 - 09.2021
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geosciences / Geology
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland 09.2021 - 05.2026
Leaving Certificate -
St. Columba's Comprehensive
Glenties, County DonegalSkills
- Geological Mapping
- Use of GPS instrumentation
- Field skills
- Report writing
- Light Microscopy and thin section analysis
- Igneous and Metamorphic petrology
- Structural Geology
- ArcGIS Pro
- QGIS
- Google Earth
- Geochemistry
- Core logging
- Stratigraphic sectioning
- Adobe illustrator
Affiliations
- Gaelic football player at senior reserve level with CLG Ard an Ratha. Assist with coaching of Juvenile level players.
- Hiking, outdoor activities such as fishing, cycling, rowing, and swimming
- Physical fitness, Gym and running
- Travel
Languages
Irish
Fluent
French
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Certification
- One day core logging course at Lisheen core facility, Co. Tipperary hosted by IAEG (October 2024)
- Student member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (Nov 2024- present)
- Student Member of IAEG (Oct 2024 - present)
Timeline
Construction worker
Thomas McHugh Construction
10.2025 - Current
Geological Mapping project
Trinity College Dublin
07.2024 - 08.2024
Line cook
Charlie's West End Café
04.2023 - 01.2025
Line cook
Nesbitt Arms Hotel
04.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Geosciences / Geology
Trinity College Dublin
09.2021 - 05.2026
Industrial cleaner
Gallagher's Bakehouse
07.2021 - 09.2021
Leaving Certificate -
St. Columba's Comprehensive