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

Youghal Family Resource Initiative (FRI) would like to invite parents along to their first One Parent Family Support Group on Wednesday 26th February from 10am -11.30am....

We’re delighted to offer three courses starting in March.  By popular demand, we are again running our Local History course with Micheal Twomey (Youghal up...

Seeding the County is Cumann na Daoine’s county-wide LGBTQIA+ development project, funded by Cork County Council.   Read our spring newsletter here and find out...

CV preparation is key to job seeking in Ireland.  It is an opportunity to showcase your skills, market your abilities and encourage an employer to...

10th Rainbow Cities Network Exhibition 2025 Theme: “Queer Sports”. Cork LGBT Interagency Group are now welcoming submissions for Cork’s entry to the RCN: IDAHOBIT Day...

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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