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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
THERE’S €100,000 UP FOR GRABS THIS DECEMBER! As Christmas approaches, we have some exciting news to make your December even more magical. Our Christmas Draws are back and they’re bigger and better than ever, with a staggering €100,000 in prizes awaiting lucky winners just in time for Christmas. WHAT’S UP FOR GRABS? KIA STONIC: Picture […]
In May, credit unions were announced as Sustainable Development Goal Champions by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications for 2023 and 2024. As this week is Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Week, we’d like to share a flavour of some of the sustainability initiatives being undertaken by credit unions across the island. Last year, Health Services Staffs Credit […]
St. Canice’s Credit Union is delighted to announce that members can now save up to €100,000 across their accounts. The previous limit of €30,000 had been in place for the past number of years. Members can now, once again save funds up to the full regulatory limit of €100,000 as set out in the credit […]
St. Canice’s Kilkenny Credit Union Ltd. (“SCCU”) A decision has been made to reduce the opening hours for Durrow, Rathdowney, Piltown and Mountrath Credit Unions in October of this year. We wish to assure our members that we understand the importance of the Credit Union in these communities and we understand the need to provide […]
THE CREDIT UNION ART COMPETITION 2023 IS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES! The theme of this year’s competition is ‘My Community & Me’ and gives budding young and older artists the opportunity to present their own interpretation of what their community means to them. It is a celebration of the places, people and shared moments that […]
St. Canice’s Credit Union is now inviting applications for a Supervisor in our Ballyragget Branch (4 Days a week) . This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious, forward looking and strategic thinking credit union. You must have the ability to engage positively with Members and represent St. Canice’s Credit Union with […]
Let’s just start by saying CONGRATULATIONS on completing secondary school and getting through the leaving cert process. Has it been easy? I doubt it. Will you regret some decisions or mistakes you made? I’m sure you will. At the end of the day, however, there is a lesson in all those decisions and mistakes. You […]
From early October the opening hours in 4 branches will change. The branches affected are Mountrath, Rathdowney, Durrow and Piltown. Mountrath Branch from 2nd October 2023 will open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10.00am – 12.30pm and reopen after lunch from 1.30pm – 5.00pm on those 3 days per week. Rathdowney Branch from 3rd October […]
Our Members’ Monthly Prize Draw has been held every month since April 2004 and we’re delighted to continue the tradition of prize draws offering members a chance to win some incredible prizes. Our usual monthly prize draw features a coveted first prize; a brand-new KIA STONIC supplied by David Buggy (KIA Motors) in Kilkenny. Additionally, […]
We have 3 opportunities in Kilkenny and Laois. In Kilkenny we are looking to hire a branch teller and a mortgage officer and for our Laois branches a teller. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious, forward looking and strategic thinking credit union. You must have the ability to engage positively […]
We are currently recruiting for a part time Teller/Office Assistant(s) for our Piltown branch and are looking for a motivated and member focused person to provide an exceptional service to our members. We need someone with strong communication and IT skills, the ability to handle financial transactions accurately and work as part of a […]
Lending growth for St. Canice’s Credit Union has been incredible since the introduction of Mortgages and the Agri lending product Cultivate. The more traditional loan products have also seen growth with the competitive rates on offer growing the loan book to €106 million, the highest it has ever been and hopefully the growth trajectory continues. […]
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 […]
