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Community Connect

Celebrating Community Connect Recipients 2024

Community Connect: St. Canice’s Credit Union Celebrates Community Support Success Reflecting on a Milestone Event St. Canice’s Credit Union, which began as a community initiative in January 1964, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. Over the years, it has grown into the largest community credit union in the country, thanks to the unwavering support of its […]

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Vishing – Fraud Awareness

Be Fraud Aware – Vishing In today’s digital age, where technology connects us in more ways than ever before, the threat of fraud looms large. While it’s not the most thrilling topic, understanding the ins and outs of common scams is vital to safeguarding your hard-earned money and personal information. So, let’s roll up our […]

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Summer Giveaway with Revise.ie

Revise.ie is the brain child of Carl Lynch (teacher in St. Kieran’s College in Kilkenny). He runs study groups, provides grinds and intense study weeks over holiday time.  It is particularly aimed at Junior Cert and Leaving Cert students. Revise.ie have given us 2 x €500 vouchers to giveaway.  Students can enter anytime from now […]

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Job Opportunity: Head of IT

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of IT role to join a large progressive Credit Union in the heart of Kilkenny. This is a full-time and permanent position, will report directly to the CEO and be a member of the Senior Leadership team. The Head of IT will lead the team of two […]

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Roisín’s Trad on the Rock

A Date For Your DiaryWe are inviting you to be part of a truly special night filled with music and community spirit at “Trad on the Rock for Roisín.” Roisín Gilroy, a beloved member of our community, sadly passed away earlier this year. In her memory, we are collaborating with Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre, […]

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Job Opportunity: Finance, Credit Control Supervisor

St. Canice’s Kilkenny Credit Union Ltd. is now inviting applications for the following position Finance, Credit Control Supervisor (Maternity Cover) Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Position Summary Credit Control: The supervisor will provide operational leadership to the credit control team and implement effective credit control decisions and plans under the guidance and direction of […]

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Temporary Closure of High St. Branch in Kilkenny City

Important Notice: Temporary Closure of High St. Branch in Kilkenny City We’d like to inform all our valued members that our High St. Branch in Kilkenny City will be temporarily closed from 2 pm on Wednesday, 17th April. This brief closure is necessary to facilitate an essential staff training session. We understand the inconvenience this […]

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Teller/Office Assistant

Job Opportunity Teller/Office Assistant Bagenalstown

St. Canice’s Kilkenny Credit Union Ltd. is now inviting applications for the following: Teller/Office Assistant based in our Bagenalstown Branch (Ref BT2024) This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious, forward looking and strategic thinking credit union as a teller/office assistant.  You must have the ability to engage positively with Members and […]

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Community Connect

Community Connect Fund is now Open

St. Canice’s Credit Union Launches €100,000 Community Connect Fund At St. Canice’s Credit Union, community is at the heart of everything we do. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Community Connect Fund, a testament to our commitment to supporting and empowering local initiatives. The Community Connect Fund […]

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savings scheme

Christmas Cracker; Your Festive Savings Scheme

As the days grow longer and the promise of spring beckons, it might seem premature to discuss Christmas. However, when it comes to financial planning, surely there’s no such thing as too early. That’s why we’re here to remind you about Christmas Cracker, a dedicated savings scheme crafted by the credit union to help you […]

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Branch Closures in memory of Roisin Gilroy RIP

St. Canice’s Credit Union would like to inform members that all of our branches will be closed on Thursday morning 25th January and will reopen at 1.30pm. The closure is in memory of our colleague Roisin who passed away at the weekend and to allow staff to attend or view the funeral online. Our phone […]

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IT (Information Technology) Officer

St. Canice’s Credit Union is now inviting applications for the permanent, full time position IT Officer based in its Kilkenny Head Office. It’s an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious, forward looking and strategic thinking Credit Union.  Applicants must have the ability to engage positively with staff at every level, representing the St. […]

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Savings tips to help you beat Blue Monday

Monday 15th January this year is what is now known as Blue Monday. It’s been suggested this particular day is the most depressing of the year. However, research shows that it’s not the actual day that gets people down and makes them feel gloomy but simply the shorter days and less sunlight we have in […]

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IT’S BACK, the St. Canice’s Credit Union Schools Quiz 2024

Unleash the Potential with Your Team, Your School and Your Community at the Credit Union Schools Quiz 2024 We are delighted to host the preliminary round of the 2024 Credit Union Schools Quiz . CHANGE TO USUAL FORMAT: This year the quiz will be held over two evenings at the end of January 2024. As usual, […]

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Credit Union sector achieves record financial results over past 12 months

The Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU), which represents 92% of the total active credit unions in the Republic of Ireland, has released the 2023 full year financial results for its member unions and broader analysis of the sector. The results show that credit unions have continued to deliver for members with a strong performance […]

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Annual General Meeting Notification

One of the wonderful features of the Credit Union is the democratic right of all its members to attend the Annual General Meeting. Early in the New Year all our adult members will receive their notification by post or email which will include the annual accounts and all the reports of the various committees and […]

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Anne Knox (née Free) R.I.P.

The death occurred, earlier this month, of Anne Knox (née Free), one of the first tellers in St. Canice’s Credit Union. Anne worked in the Tax Office in Kilkenny along with Gus Murray, one of the founding Board members of the Credit Union. Gus asked Anne, along with another colleague, Marjorie Begley, to become a […]

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