Introduction

Fáilte go dtí suíomh idirlinne Shinn Féin Tamlacht, an páirtí atá ag fás níos tapúla na aon páirtí eile sa chontae.

Welcome to the website of Tallght Sinn Féin, the fastest growing political party in Tallght .

Sinn Féin is committed to achieving Irish Unity, a strong all-Ireland economy and a society based on social justice. From 1905 to the present day Sinn Féin has been central to the struggle for Irish independence and the republican ideals of Liberty , Equality and Fraternity. Meath Sinn Féin has a proud history dating back to the election of our first TDs in the county, Éamonn Duggan and the famed revolutionary Liam Mellows who were both elected in 1918.

Sinn Féin has since grown to become the 3rd largest party in Ireland and the 3rd largest in Meath. Meath Sinn Féin is synonymous with energetic campaigning Cumainn and dedicated elected representatives who are recognised for their community focus.

To achieve our goals Sinn Féin must grow and build further. The 2009 Local and European Elections offers Meath Sinn Féin an opportunity to develop and build through out the county. Why not join us and play your part in the creation of an all-Ireland republic worthy of all the people of Ireland !

 

What is Sinn Féin?

Sinn Féin is the fastest-growing political party in Ireland. It is a republican and  labour party, taking its inspiration from the politics of Wolfe Tone, James Connolly and the 1916 Easter Rising.

Sinn Féin, the only all-Ireland party, is committed to achieving a 32-County democratic socialist republic and the end of British rule in Ireland.
Sinn Féin is nationalist and internationalist. It is anti-imperialist, anti-fascist and anti-racist.

Sinn Féin, a fresh alternative to the stale politics, corruption and mismanagement of the Establishment parties, is committed to achieving real change in Irish society. Sinn Féin is working to bring about an end to the sectarian Six-County state.

Organised throughout the 32 Counties, it is a radical, campaigning, activist party. It is dedicated to achieving a society free from prejudice and discrimination, and  providing justice and equal opportunity for all in an independent Ireland.

Sinn Féin has a well-earned reputation for hard work, honesty and integrity.

If you want to make a lasting and worthwhile contribution to building a better future for all, then Sinn Féin is the party for you.

 

Party Structure

How is Sinn Féin organised?

Sinn Féin is organised throughout the 32 Counties of Ireland. Anyone who lives in Ireland and is aged 16 or over can apply to be a member of the party. The Sinn Féin structure is:-

Cumann (Local or Workplace Branch)

The cumann is the most important part of Sinn Féin because it is the most visible and active republican presence in any community.
A cumann must consist of no fewer than five people and a recommended maximum of 20. It can be organised in a workplace, college, university, village, town or city.
Members of a cumann elect delegates to the comhairle ceantair, the cúige, and the party’s annual Ard Fheis (National Delegate Conference).
Cumann members carry out a regular programme of activity on a wide range of social, economic and political issues.
The core aims of Sinn Féin cumainn are to mobilise and help empower communities and build popular support for the party by articulating and implementing republican policies.

Comhairle Ceantair (District Executive)

The Comhairle Ceantair is based on county electoral areas and provides a resource as well as direction to all cumainn in its area. The Comhairle Ceantair oversees party organisation, fund-raising and local election campaigns and  initiatives.

Cúige (Regional Executive)

Sinn Féin cúigi are based on the five European Union electoral constituencies in Ireland – Dublin, Leinster, Munster, Connacht/Ulster, the Six Counties. It organises, publicises, develops and co-ordinates Sinn Féin activities in its region.
It is made up of an officer board elected from among the delegates nominated by the region’s comhairlí ceantair and cumainn.

Coiste Seasta (Standing Committee)

The Coiste Seasta meets every week to ten days to oversee the day-to-day running of Sinn Féin.
It is an eight-member body nominated by the Ard Chomhairle and also includes the chairperson of each cúige.

Ard Chomhairle (National Executive)

The Ard Chomhairle meets at least once a month. It directs the overall implementation of Sinn Féin policy and activities of the party. The Ard Chomhairle also oversees the operation of various departments of Sinn Féin:-
• Administration
• Finance
• National Organiser
• Campaigns
• Ógra Shinn Féin
• Women’s Forum
• Culture
• Publicity
• International Affairs
It is made up of the following: Officer Board and nine other members, all of whom are elected by delegates to the Ard Fheis, 15 representing the five Cúige regions (three delegates each). The Ard Chomhairle can co-opt eight members for specific posts and additional members can be co-opted, if necessary, to ensure that at least 30 per cent of Ard Chomhairle members are women.

Ard Fheis (National Delegate Conference)

The Ard Fheis is the ultimate policy-making body of Sinn Féin where delegates — directly elected by members of cumainn — can decide on and implement policy. It is held at least once a year but a special Ard Fheis can be called by the Ard Chomhairle or the membership under special circumstances.