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Official Page of the Kevin Barry Cumann UCD. We're always open to new members so check out the page The Kevin Barry Cumann was founded in 1957.

The cumann is a university branch of Ógra Fianna Fáil, the youth wing of Fianna Fáil, the Republican Party and is one of the largest and most active youth political groups in the country. The cumann has enjoyed a long history of political involvement in UCD and nationally and has many notable alumni including Ryan Tubridy, former European commissioner Charlie McCreevy and former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan.

Ógra Fianna Fáil is a progressive, republican political youth movement, the largest and most active political youth movement in Ireland. Founded in 1975 as the youth wing of Fianna Fáil, The Republican Party, membership of Ógra is open to anyone between the ages of 16 and 30 inclusive, either in higher education institutions or in any constituency around the island of Ireland.

Ógra allows young people the opportunity to get involved in real politics and engage in real political activity. That is the central role of Ógra and it is important to remember that. Political activities, campaigning, lobbying and promoting our policies are our core roles. Socialising is important too but we need to stay focused on achieving our political aims. Members are actively involved in debating and developing policy on a range of local, national, European and international issues and campaigning on issues that affect young people and their local communities.

21/05/2026

84ú Ard Fheis - 100 years of Fianna Fáil 🇮🇪

KBC delegates attended the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis in Dublin last weekend. It was fantastic to meet so many new faces and new young people joining our fantastic party!

Congratulations to Mark Larkin on his election to the C15 and to all other successful candidates!

Ar aghaidh le Fianna Fáil 🇮🇪

13/05/2026

The Kevin Barry Cumann would like to wish the very best of luck to all candidates contesting elections at this weekends 84th Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, especially our own Honorary Life Member Mark Larkin.

Mark was a hardworking and dedicated member of Cumann and continues to be a great support to us. We would highly encourage anyone who is still considering their votes to support Mark in any way you can.

Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat Mark!

09/04/2026

All good things must come to an end, and the 70th session of the Kevin Barry Cumann is no different.

Join us next Thursday to help shape the future of the Cumann, by electing a new Officer Board.

Positions up for grabs include:

Cathaoirleach
Leas-Cathaoirleach
Secretary
Treasurer x2
PRO
Policy Officer
Membership & Recruitment Officer

Please email the Cumann with your name and the position you would like to contest to register your interest. Include the following statement:

“I (Name of Candidate) do hereby signify my desire to stand for election of the Officer Board of the Kevin Barry Cumann and if elected, I shall fulfil, to the best of my ability, the duties and functions laid down for me by the Cumann. I also undertake to resign my position if a motion of censure is passed against me by the Cumann at a meeting specially convened for that purpose”

The AGM will also provide an update on the Cumann’s finances, while 3 KBC legends will be conferred as Honorary Life Members👀👀👀

Food and refreshments will be provided on the evening, and we hope to see ye all there!

Ar aghaidh le KBC🇮🇪

08/04/2026

The KBC had a great evening yesterday at PolSoc’s Mock Dáil.

Congratulations to Harry and Ben on their speeches. Mock Dáil is a highlight of the year for everybody in the KBC, and this year certainly didn’t disappoint.

A special thank you goes to our mentor, , for his help on the evening. Shay’s knowledge and experience really helped the team thrive in the debate.

Stay tuned for tomorrows post, AGM coming soon👀

Ar aghaidh le KBC🇮🇪

31/03/2026

The members of the Kevin Barry Cumann, Fianna Fáil UCD, are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Rory O’Hanlon.

Dr. O’Hanlon gave a lifetime of service to Ireland and to Fianna Fáil, serving the people of Cavan Monaghan as a TD for over three decades, as Minister for Health, Minister for the Environment, and later as Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann. His dedication to public life, his integrity, and his deep commitment to community are a lasting example to all young members of our party.

Before his distinguished political career, he studied medicine in UCD and went on to serve his community as a doctor, bringing compassion and care into everything he did. These qualities defined both his life in medicine and in politics.

As students and young members of Fianna Fáil in UCD, we are especially proud to follow in the footsteps of a man who studied here and never lost sight of the importance of service, humility, and leadership.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

30/03/2026

We are coming closer and closer to the end of the year but fear not, there is plenty yet to come!

Meet us for a few drinks on Wednesday night to discuss what’s next for the KBC.

Our AGM isn’t too far away, and we are sure the next few weeks will be dramatic for the Cumann.

Ar aghaidh le KBC🇮🇪

27/03/2026

KBC Barcelona Visit🙌🎬

The Kevin Barry Cumann were thrilled to be able to undergo our first international trip in several years last week.

15 members of the Cumann travelled to Barcelona on a fact finding mission, where we met with several of our LYMEC colleagues from the JNC!

The trip was engaging and informative and we were delighted to be hosted by politicians of the caliber of President Josep Rulli, Chair of the Parliament Gloria Freixa and former Foreign Affairs Minister Victòria Alsina.

We would like to thank our Ógra Interntional Officer for all his help in facilitating the visit.

The trip served as a major highlight from the year, and we look forward to organising similar events as a unit in the future.

Until then, ar aghaidh le KBC🇮🇪

22/03/2026

Táimid sásta fáilte a chur roimh John Connolly TD, Naoise’ Ó Cearúil TD agus Shane Curley Seanadóir! Beidh plé againn ar todhchaí na Gaeilge trí Ghaeilge agus Béarla. Mar is eol do chách, tá an Ghaeilge ag dul ó neart go neart le déanaí agus tá sé rí-thábhachtach go mbeadh muid in ann í a chaomhnú ach ní amháin sin, í a fhorbairt chomh maith. Beidh deis cainte ag an triúr ar a dtuairimí faoin teanga agus céard is féidir linn a dhéanamh fúithi.

We’re happy to welcome John Connolly TD, Naoise Ó’ Cearúil TD and Shane Curley Senator! We will have a discussion on the future of the Irish language in Irish and English. As has become increasingly clear in recent years, Irish is going from strength to strength and it’s of upmost importance that we can protect her but also help grow her. The three politicians will have the opportunity to speak on their opinions about the language and what we can do to help it.

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University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4
Dublin
D04V1W8

Website

http://societies.ucd.ie/kevinbarry/

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