It’s hard to overstate the importance of biodiversity to all of us. It has been described as the most complex feature of our planet and the most vital. Indeed, almost every aspect of our existence, from the air we breathe to the food and water we drink, relies on biodiversity. The quote below from Ban […]
Buying your first home is a big step for any person or family. Our helpful guide takes you through everything you need to know when buying your first home in Ireland. We go over everything from choosing where to live to getting the mortgage approved with your bank or credit union. What is your budget? […]
Piltown Community Enterprise Board Piltown Community Enterprise Board is a non-profit organisation consisting of members drawn from other local groups and organisations, with a wide range of experiences and skills. Piltown Enterprise aims to create, promote and develop a culture of enterprise in the community by providing support, facilities, infrastructure, and the environment to encourage […]
Amber Women’s Refuge Amber Women’s Refuge is a long-established organisation working to empower women and children of all cultures and backgrounds to live abuse-free lives. As a specialist domestic abuse service their professional team works alongside others to safeguard women and children against domestic abuse, including coercive control. They provide safe, supportive, client-centred services, from […]
Buying a home can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. When you’ve finally found the home of your dreams (or at least one that you might have some chance of affording), your thoughts will quickly turn to where you can source the funds to buy it. Like so many people […]
How does a credit union mortgage work? We have a variable or 2 fixed rate mortgage offerings for members; a 3 and a 5 year option. The process for application, review and final lending/approval decision is completed locally so is very fast compared to anywhere else. Credit union mortgages are provided for residential purchases. A […]
St. Canice’s Credit Union is proud to announce the inaugural National Cultivate Week, a celebration of the credit union’s commitment to the farming community. Taking place from March 27th to April 2nd, 2023. National Cultivate Week will bring credit unions and their members together throughout the country to celebrate farmers and the contribution they make […]
Did you know that 75% of people have no idea what grants are available to them when making home improvements? This was a key finding in a survey recently conducted by the Irish League of Credit Unions – read more here. Making improvements to your home can be daunting, especially if you are looking for improvements […]
Have you entered our Members’ Monthly Prize Draw? If so, you’re in luck! We’re excited to announce that we’re giving away 11 amazing prizes to members this month. That’s right, you’re already in with a chance to win! Here’s what’s up for grabs: Two brand new cars (KIA Stonic’s) Three cash prizes of €10,000 each […]
UPDATE Friday 3rd March: Cu Online and and CUAnywhere app are currently working as normal. We will continue to monitor the situation and to update you should there be any further developments. We are currently experiencing issues with our CUAnywhere App, Cu online on desktop and online member onboarding services We are working hard […]
Bagenalstown Swimming Club We were delighted to be able to award Bagenalstown swimming club €10,000. Bagenalstown swimming club is a voluntary run club in Bagenalstown. The outdoor swimming pool opens for the community for the months of June, July, and August. Unfortunately, they have encountered some issues with their facilities which need to be repaired […]
Bagenalstown First Responders We were delighted to be able to award Bagenalstown First Responders €4000 for their project. Bagenalstown First Responders are a community first responder team in operation for a number of years. They provide excellent first responder service to the local community in support of the National Ambulance Service. They also provide community […]
We have been made aware of a scam text, purporting to be from the ‘Credit Union’, claiming that accounts have been ‘placed on hold’ or ‘to comply with new updates to our system’ and asking the recipient to click a link (to a cloned credit union website) to verify their account. St. Canice’s Credit Union […]
Irish Country Roads & Culture Trails At the turn of the last century, at a time when the humble bicycle was regarded as somewhat of a wonder in Rural Ireland, a man named William Bulfin from Derrinlough, Co. Offaly, braved the sometimes-hazardous weather conditions and rough terrain of the Irish countryside to complete a three […]
Kilkenny Special Olympics Club Kilkenny Special Olympics Club is a volunteer-run organisation that provides training in swimming, bocce, and athletics for children and adults. It is a sports organisation for people with an intellectual disability. Through sports, athletes develop both physically and emotionally, they make new friends and develop their talent. Kilkenny Special Olympics Club […]
Our latest research has revealed that although more than half of the population on the island of Ireland owns a credit card, a whopping six in ten have no idea what interest rate they are paying. Even among those in the survey who said they do know what interest they were paying, the results proved differently. For example, […]
Twilight Community Group Twilight CG was established for the promotion, integration, and social inclusion of everyone in communities, focusing on the needs of immigrants, ethnic minorities, and disadvantaged and disability groups. They do this by organising and providing support for educational exchange programs, workshops, and cultural events such as festivals, exhibitions, and performances to name […]
With Christmas just gone, and the bills from December starting to arrive at the door, January is often a difficult time to manage budgets. This year with the rising cost of living, it will be even more of a challenge. Our Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index asks the public how their household finances have evolved […]
