Irish League of Credit Unions

📈 According to the latest Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI) survey report, October sees a small boost in Irish Consumer Confidence. Reduced nervousness about job loss and a slight easing in cost-of-living pressures, coupled with Budget support measures combined to boost confidence. 👉🏽 You can view the full Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI) for October on our website.   https://lnkd.in/evb_D3fH #CreditUnions #ForYouNotProfit

💚 Credit Unions have recently been voted Ireland's MOST SUSTAINABLE ORGANISATION in The RepTrak Sustainable Index 2024 study. In Celebration of the win, we’re spotlighting some of the incredible work carried out by Credit Unions across the country. 🔦 First up for the sustainable spotlight this week is Killarney | Kenmare | Caherciveen Credit Union. They have been an advocate of SDGs and sustainable development for many years with many initiatives on the go. Find out more 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/etJi8Xh2 #CreditUnion #ForYouNotProfit #Sustainability

A wonderful start to our day with Minister Seán Fleming TD in Athlone, at the 2024 National Chapter Conference sponsored by ECCU Assurance DAC, which included an address by Minister Seán Fleming TD. A packed agenda ahead with important discussion topics with our ILCU Board of Directors, President Martin Busch, Vice-President Margaret Heffernan, Treasurer Joe Mulvey, Vanessa E Foran, David McAuley, Helene McManus, Eamonn Sharkey, Martin Dolan, Pat Sheehan, Geraldine Gilsenan, Pat Murphy, Clive Davis and Jim Toner. David Malone, Barry Harrington, Mark Johnston, Sean O'Sheehan CIP APA (Life),Karen Mulligan, Patrick Lawlor, Martin Fisher, Alice Grant, ILCU International Development Foundation, ILCU Compliance Connect

What a hectic but thoroughly enjoyable 48 hours celebrating International Credit Union Day. 🎉 On Wednesday I was privileged to attend the official opening of the amazing new Cookstown Credit Union office with Martin Busch Marianne Cushley Sinead McKeown Carmel Morris. Well done 👏👏 to Claire O’Neill and all the team in Cookstown and First Minister Michelle O’Neill for also attending. Then it was off on Thursday to St. Canice's Credit Union for their fabulous 60th anniversary celebrations. It was great to hear first hand the dedication to their community they serve with initiatives like the scholarship programme for students and their €100,000 Community Connect community awards. ❤️ Really enjoyed the interview with Brian Redmond Kclr Radio Brian even gave me some tips on the passé double 😀 Thanks to all the team at Canices for the invite including Carmel Butler Tom Mc Wey Eleanor Connolly Finally, putting the theme of ICU day One World into action I was delighted to attend the Ukrainian delegation visit to Dundalk Credit Union Ltd. with Margaret Heffernan Geraldine Gilsenan It was so touching to hear the very personal stories from the delegation. Billy Doyle Paddy Donnelly Jackie Curran David Donnelly Also a big shout out 👏 to Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail for an excellent train service getting me around the country the last few days! Karen Mulligan Martin Fisher Barry Harrington Alice Grant Martin Busch Margaret Heffernan Joe Mulvey

It has been fantastic to end such a busy week by celebrating International Credit Union Day around the country. David Malone, ILCU CEO and Martin Busch, President, ILCU  certainly got their steps in! 🎉David and Martin attended official opening of the fantastic new Cookstown CU office, with the next stop at St. Canice's Credit Union for their 60th anniversary celebrations. 👏👏Thanks to the amazing teams at both Credit Unions for including us in your celebrations 🎉 Martin Busch, met with the team and board members at Savvi Credit Union for a great discussion about the future of Credit Unions. 🎉 Putting the theme of ICU day ‘One World’ into action, David attend the Ukrainian delegation visit to Dundalk Credit Union Ltd.. with Margaret Heffernan and Geraldine Gilsenan 🎉Topping off the celebrations, Martin Busch and Martin Fischer attended the lighting-up of Belfast City Hall, alongside the staff of SAG Credit Union. Like St.Canice’s, SAG were also celebrating their 60th anniversary serving the community of West Belfast ❤️ Thank you to all and we hope you enjoyed the celebrations #ICUDay2024 #CreditUnions #ForYouNotProfit Alice Grant Patrick Lawlor Karen Mulligan Martin Fisher Joe Mulvey David McAuley Vanessa E Foran Joan Jennings Helene McManus Clive Davis

Belfast City Council City Hall looked incredible last night! What an honour to have it lit up in our colours, in celebration of International Credit Union Day. #ICUDay2024 #creditunion #ForYouNotProfit #thankyou

Today, on International Credit Union Day, the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) have made a strong appeal to policymakers, urging the adoption of crucial reforms ahead of the forthcoming general election to build a more dynamic and competitive financial market to better serve Irish consumers. David Malone, CEO of the ILCU, stressed the importance of these reforms, stating; “We are at a crossroads in the Irish financial services industry. Credit unions have long been a cornerstone of communities, providing accessible, affordable finance to individuals and businesses alike. We want to do more and bring much needed choice to the market. It is essential that we modernise regulations and enable credit unions to grow.” 👉🏽 The proposals are outlined in our 2024 General Election Manifesto https://lnkd.in/eF3HTkDJ

🎉Today, we proudly celebrate International Credit Union Day. It's an important one for us as a sector it allows us to reflect upon the Credit Union's history and achievements. Below is a message from Martin Busch, President, ILCU talking about the difference made when people help people. 🌍The 'One World' theme for this year is a powerful reminder of the importance of cooperative finance, at a time when our world seems increasingly divided. ❤️Thank you for supporting your local Credit Union. #CreditUnion #ForYouNotProfit #ICUDay2024 #Oneworld

A reminder of the National Chapter Conference details for this weekend; 📅: 19th of October 🏨: Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone 🕰: Tea/coffee from 10am, meeting commencing at 10.30am The Irish League of Credit Unions is delighted to be hosting this event, which is kindly sponsored by ECCU. 👉🏽 If a member of a chapter committee is aware of anyone in a credit union who would like to attend the meeting, please inform them to email are@creditunion.ie to book in. David Malone Alice Grant Patrick Lawlor Karen Mulligan Martin Fisher Martin Busch Margaret Heffernan Joe Mulvey David McAuley Vanessa E Foran Joan Jennings Helene McManus Clive Davis Patrick Sheehan

Update from Patrick Lawlor, Head of Professional Advisory Services at The ILCU, commenting on Credit Unions' incredible win as Ireland's most sustainable organisation in 2024 #proud #CreditUnions #ForYouNotProfit #MostSustainable #reptrak