Cumann

For the type of university society, see An Cumann Gaelach.

A cumann (Irish for association; plural cumainn) is the lowest local unit or branch of a number of Irish political parties.[1] The term cumann may also be used to describe a non-political association. Cumainn are usually made up of 5+ (the recommendation being 12) members of a local area and makes sure the policies of their political party are being correctly implemented.[2]

Traditionally, Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil have called their local branches by that term.[3][4][5] Fine Gael also uses the term to describe its local branches in the Clare constituency.

  1. ^ "From Cartel Party to Traditional Membership Organization: The Organizational Evolution of Fianna Fáil". 27 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Introduction to Sinn Fein". www.sinnfein.org. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Introduction to Sinn Fein". www.sinnfein.org. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Cumann na nGaedheal | political party, Ireland | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Ogra Fianna Fail". home.q-su.org. Retrieved 27 December 2023.