Branch Opening Hours | Christmas 2022
Below are our opening hours across all of our branches this Christmas. You can also view here.
Year: 2022
AGM – 2022
This is the registration page for the St. Canice’s Credit Union 2022 Virtual AGM, which will be held on the Zoom platform at 7pm on the 24th of January 2023; the link to register is at the bottom of this page and we ask that you read the following instructions before registering: You will be […]
Should I use Buy Now Pay Later if I can’t afford Christmas shopping?
Gráinne Griffin, director of communications at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. CCPC. Writing in The Independent.ie today; Sunday November 27 2022 10:23 AM Q I’m planning on starting my Christmas shopping soon and I don’t have a huge amount of money to spend this year due to the cost of living. Some of my […]
6 Tips to navigate Black Friday on a Budget
Will you be picking up a bargain on BLACK FRIDAY this year? It is important to prepare yourself to notice a good deal from a dodgy one! To help you on your way, we’ve put together 6 tips and tricks on how to get the most out of the Black Friday sales. 1. Research It pays to […]
Extra chances to WIN in the Members’ Monthly Prize Draw this Christmas
We’re delighted to announce that members signed up to our Members’ Monthly Prize Draw will have extra chances to win cars and cash in December. There are 2 KIA STONIC’s up for grabs in our usual monthly draw and 12 CASH PRIZES OF €5,000 EACH to be won in our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway. […]
Irish Credit Unions top Customer Experience league table for record setting eight years running
Credit unions have topped the league table for the best customer experience in Ireland at the official CXi awards announced today. This is a record-breaking eighth year in a row that credit unions have topped the CXi poll. Speaking after today’s announcement, ILCU Head of Communications, Paul Bailey said, “Once again, we see Irish credit […]
Financial Year End
A credit union financial year runs from October to September. Which means that Friday 30th September, is our year end. You will not be able to access your online account from 6pm – midnight on Friday due to year end processing. You Mastercard Debit Card will still remain active and you can use it as […]
Thousands of customers switching to St. Canice’s Credit Union as banks exit market
St. Canice’s Credit Union recently launched a campaign to encourage people to switch and save for their current account services. THOUSANDS of customers across Kilkenny, Laois and Carlow have switched their current accounts to St. Canice’s Credit Union in response to banks exiting the Irish market. St. Canice’s CU’s ongoing campaign to encourage people to […]
2022 Credit Union Art Competition
We are delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2022 Credit Union Art Competition. The theme for this year’s Credit Union Art Competition is ‘It’s A Wonderful World’. This year’s theme gives participants the opportunity to present their own interpretation of the magic in the world and what must be done to […]
Ways to Save Energy in Each Room of your Home
Due to supply and demand issues on the global market since 2020, energy suppliers have been steadily charging more and more for gas and electricity. Many households are now facing energy poverty – and need support to tackle rising household costs across the board. Why are energy prices increasing in Ireland? Energy supply and demand has […]
How to Save Money on your Shopping Bills
Inflation hit 9.1% in June 2022; the highest it’s been since 1984. Inflation on groceries alone has been predicted to rise by 8% before the end of the year, as retailers can no longer absorb rising supply-chain costs. The cost-hikes started from a high base, too: Ireland was ranked the second most expensive country in […]
Student Loans: All Your Questions Answered
At the credit union, we know college should be about learning, growing, and inching toward that dream career – not worrying about the burden of education costs. That’s why a credit union student loan is one of the cheapest student loans in the country. It’s why most credit unions also offer support in the form of bursaries […]
Opening a credit union current account
With the increase in new account openings in recent weeks as customers of both Ulster Bank and KBC Bank Ireland look for new accounts of their departure from the Irish market, now is the time to check out your local credit union. Current accounts are available in more than 60 credit unions in over 220 […]
6 Things you (Probably) Didn’t Know about our Current Account Overdraft
We all have those months. The boiler finally gives in, just ahead of those three weddings, and your current account could use a bit of a top-up. An overdraft can be a convenient way to help you over expensive bumps in the road. If you have a credit union current account and are thinking of […]
3 exciting new roles open in St. Canice’s Credit Union
St Canice’s CU _ 34 x 9 _ 26.8.2022 CU overview and 3 roles – August 2022
Head of Lending
Head of Lending St Canice’s Credit Union has an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious, forward looking and strategic thinking management team. St. Canice’s Credit Union is a not-for-profit organisation and the largest community Credit Union in the country. With 70,000 members, a loan book of close to €100 million and a diverse […]
Mortgage Officer
The success of the introduction of fixed rate mortgages means that we are expanding our mortgage team and are now looking to hire an experience mortgage officer for our Kilkenny City branch. Job Title: Mortgage Officer Reporting to: Lending Team Lead Grade: Senior Officer St. Canice’s Credit Union, the largest community credit union with […]
New Risk Analyst Role
We are looking to expand our Risk Team and the following position is available. Risk Analyst (RA) Principal responsibilities of the Role: The Risk Analyst will report to the Head of Risk & Compliance (HRC). This is a permanent full time position. The RA will be responsible for assisting the HRC with all aspects of […]
