Cumann na Daoine

A community organisation dedicated to empowerment, inclusion, and social awareness.

We provide programmes that build confidence, enhance skills, and foster mutual support. Guided by principles of equality and participation, we strive to break down barriers, give people a voice, and create a safe, welcoming space for personal growth.

Affords LGBTQIA+ people space to network, to come together with community and allies, and to talk about the wants and needs of LGBTIA+ people across the county.

We are a Non Profit Community Cafe. Our ethos is inclusion in the community. We offer quality food at affordable prices and a friendly welcome from our staff.

Latest News

A new inclusive youth group is starting up in Youghal. There will be an Open Day on Wednesday 26th September from 6 – 8pm in...

SECAD are launching a new programme to help community groups strengthen their structure. Starting with an in-person introductory networking meeting (dates in Midleton and Mallow),...

Youghal Pride by the Sea 2026 took place on Saturday August 15th to a great reception from the people of Youghal. Since 2019, Youghal Pride...

My name is Liam, and I am the Commercial Development Officer for your region, representing Irish HomeCare, a national healthcare provider with over 20 years’...

Youghal Library is well-loved locally,  for its great stock of books, friendly atmosphere and the range of groups and activities they organise.  This week they...

Youghal Pride by the Sea takes to the streets this Saturday, August 15th, for the annual celebration of LGBTI+ people. Along with their families and...

cumann na daoine

Cumann na Daoine is a community based organisation in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland.

We set out to provide programmes that will empower people to help themselves and each other. We strive to give people a voice, building community confidence and creating awareness of social issues.

The spirit of the project is to reach out to all, enhancing skills and giving people belief in their own dignity and self worth. We aim to break down barriers by listening to, and accepting, each others differences.

We work from the principles of equality and inclusion and adhere to the community development principles of empowerment, participation, education and collaboration.

We are committed to providing a safe, accessible, welcoming and confidential environment for people to explore and value their own power.

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