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Partnership Branches

A Partnership branch is an Irish language group with their own legal status that still wishes to be a part of Conradh na Gaeilge (for example a Gaeltacht cooperative, Irish language groups with their own company status, etc.)


Pleanáil Teanga Chloich Cheann Fhaola

Craobh Comhpháirteach

Na Gaeil Óga CLG

Craobh Comhpháirteach

Advantages and Opportunities for Branches

Heritage

You'll be part of an organisation that's been strengthening the Irish Language and Gaeltacht community since 1893. Conradh na Gaeilge is the oldest Irish language organisation in the country, the only democratic forum for the Irish language community, and the same organisation to count Pádraig Mhic Phiarais agus Dhubhghlas de hÍde as its members.

Influence

You will have the opportunity to promote the priorities of your community as we represent the Irish language and Gaeltacht community (with Government Ministers, with officials in various Government Departments, with the private sector as a whole, etc.). Every branch is entitled to nominate one person as President of Conradh na Gaeilge, nominating two people for election to the Coiste Gnó, the Executive Committee, and proposing three constitutional amendments, and three other motions at the Ard-Fheis (Annual General Meeting).

Visibility

Your branch will be part of a network of 200+ branches across 22 countries, and will be mentioned on Conradh na Gaeilge website, increasing your organisation’s visibility.

Information

Be at the heart of the Irish language revival and receive information about Conradh na Gaeilge’s campaigns and events.Be first in line for future funding, training, and joint initiatives from Conradh na Gaeilge.

Training will be provided, upon request, regarding organisation, publicity, meeting affairs, campaigning, and anything else needed.


International Publicity

Every branch is welcome to submit branch news to our monthly newsletter so that other branches and individual members of Conradh na Gaeilge from all over the world can keep informed about Irish language events. You can spread news on Conradh na Gaeilge's Instagram, Facebook and Twitter as well. Send details to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Contact Point

Conradh na Gaeilge is a contact point to the Irish language communities for its branches.

Through the organisation, branches can familiarise themselves with other Irish language activists in the sector, can get information about the most important campaigns in progress for the Irish language, can take part in social events through Irish, can discuss ideas to develop and progress the language within this democratic forum.

News

Each branch will receive a virtual copy of our newsletter each month, which shares information regarding campaigns and the organisation's main events with our network of members. Be part of the network!


Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne

Craobh Comhpháirteach

Laochra Loch Lao CLG

Craobh Comhpháirteach

Cumann Cultúrtha Mhic Reachtain

Craobh Comhpháirteach

Frequently Asked Questions

What is needed to register a Partnership Branch?

These types of groups will now be able to register as a Partnership branch and take part in the organisation, for example by submitting a motion to the Ard-Fheis (except Constitutional motions), electing people on to the business committee, attending organisational event etc. The Partnership branch will still follow their own governance responsibilities as a company or otherwise, not under Conradh na Gaeilge’s governance status of a trust.

What are the benefits of registering as a Partnership Branch?

The organization is owned by the Branches and Individual Members and operates on the motions promoted by the members. As a partnership branch, you will be able to promote the needs of the community in which you work and add them to the agenda of Conradh na Gaeilge.

The voice of your community will be heard as we represent the Irish language and Gaeltacht community (with Government Ministers, officials in the various Government Departments, the private sector as a whole, etc.)

How to Register?

You can register / re-register your branch online by filling out this form. Credit card and direct deposit are both accepted as payment methods.

OR

Fill out the registration form and send it to Conradh na Gaeilge head office along with the appropriate registration fee (€50 for one year, €150 for 3 years and €250 for 5 years).

*We must have received the form and the fee at least 10 weeks before the Ard-Fheis to allow you to vote.* 
*It is highly important that the Ard-Oifig have the most up to date details of your branch to ensure regular correspondence between branches and the Ard-Oifig.

Partnership Registration Fee

The current fee for partnership branches is €50 per annum.

What is the Difference between a Partnership Branch and an Organisational Branch?

An organisational branch is a direct subsidiary of Conradh na Gaeilge. 

A partnership branch has their own legal status. Conradh na Gaeilge will have no involvement in the finances, insurance, or legal practices of a partnership branch. Such affairs are the business of the partnership branch only.

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If you have any other questions about taking out partnership membership, please contact Meadhbh Ní Cheallacháin, our National Organiser at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Conradh na Gaeilge

66 Sráid Camden Íochtarach, Baile Átha Cliath 2 D02 X201
Phone: +353 (0) 1 475 7401, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.