Clann na Talmhan (literally meaning "Party of the Land") was an Irish political party.

Clann na Talmhan wounded in 1938 in Athenry, County Galway, its chief aim to give a parliamentary voice to the farmers of Ireland. The party's other objectives included the promotion of the interests of small farmers, call for government support for land reclamation, lowering of taxes on farmlands and more intensive afforestation. The party was founded and led by Galwayman Michael Donnellan. 1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Athenry (Irish: Átha an Rí) is an agricultural town in County Galway, Ireland. ... County Galway (Irish language: Conndae na Gaillimhe or Contae na Gaillimhe) is located on the west coast of Ireland. ... Michael Donnellan was an Irish politician. ...

Clann an Talmhan first entered national politics when it contested the 1943 General Election. On that occassion the party won 14 seats, however this was reduced to 11 the following year. Donnellan resigned as leader following the election and was replaced by Joseph Blowick. The party became a prominent member of the first inter-party government (1948-1951), woth Blowick becoming Minister for Lands and Donnellan becoming a Parliamentary Secretary. The party also went on to become a member of the second inter-party government, with both Blowick and Donnellan reprising their ministerial roles. See also: Government of the 11th Dáil Categories: Elections in Ireland | 1943 ... Joseph Blowick (1903-1970) was a senior Irish politician. ... The 13th Dáil was elected on February 4, 1957 and first met on February 18 when the 5th Government of Ireland was appointed. ... In the parliamentary systems of several Commonwealth countries, such as Canada and Australia, it is customary for the prime minister to appoint parliamentary secretaries (in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, parliamentary assistants) from their caucus to assist cabinet ministers with their work. ... The 15th Dáil was elected on May 18, 1954 and first met on June 2 when the 7th Government of Ireland was appointed. ...

The party began to lose its position after being in government, as people again began to vote for the main parties of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Essentially Clann na Talmhan never saw itself as more then a sectional or regional organisation, and made little effort to expand beond its Western and Southern base. By 1961, Donnellan and Blowick were the only party TDs remaining, and the party in effect ceased to exist. When Donnellan died in 1964, his son ran, and was elected for Fine Gael. Blowick decided not to contest the 1965 General Election, and the existence of the party came to an end. Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (IPA ; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. ... Fine Gael (IPA in English and in Irish, approximate English translation: Family of the Irish) is the second largest political party in both the Republic of Ireland and Ireland as a whole. ... 1961 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... TD or td may stand for: Chad, ISO country code tank destroyer Teachta Dála (TD), Member of lower house of Irish Parliament, Dáil Éireann Territorial Decoration, awarded for twelve years service in the British Territorial Army touchdown Toronto-Dominion Bank and TD Bank Financial Group Tower Defense tracking dog trust... 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Fine Gael (IPA in English and in Irish, approximate English translation: Family of the Irish) is the second largest political party in both the Republic of Ireland and Ireland as a whole. ... First time TDs David Andrews Michael OLeary See also Government of the 18th Dáil Categories: Elections in Ireland | 1965 ...