The First Choice Credit Union Schools Quiz took place on Sunday 3rd of February to a packed Breaffy Events Arena. A record 53 teams battled it out in two categories, Competition A which was U-11 and Competition B which was U-13. Questions covered a wide range of topics including geography, history, music, literature and sport, and it was great to ... Read More

Close to four in ten consumers in Ireland plan to purchase a car in 2019. Over half plan to spend more than €10,000 on their new set of wheels, according to the most recent Carzone Motoring Report (2018). The study also found that one in four consumers who spent between €10,000 and €20,000 on their previous car, used a credit ... Read More

Value-for-money holiday destinations look set to be hugely popular this year, with holiday-makers more price-conscious than ever due to the economic uncertainty surrounding Brexit. That being said, cost won’t do anything to temper our nation’s love of the holiday – we have it in our DNA! We might just find ourselves brushing up on our bargain-hunting skills a little more ... Read More

When temperatures dip below freezing driving conditions can become treacherous, the risk of ice or snow on the roads increases. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has, the following ‘Top 10 Safety Tips’ for motorists driving in snow and ice. 1.     Get a grip. Remember your only contact with the road surface is your tyres so it’s vital that they are up … Read More

Avail of great local shopping discounts with the launch of The Choice Card L to R: Bernard Hughes, Connaught Telegraph; Linda Feeney, Operations Manager First Choice Credit Union; Anne King, CEO First Choice Credit Union; Antoinette Starken, Roadstone; John Mulroy, President Castlebar Chamber Of Commerce. Here at First Choice Credit Union, we are constantly looking at new ways to collaborate ... Read More

1. Take a breath No, you don’t have to take up meditation. But even stopping for two or three breaths when you start to feel stressed can help bring down your anxiety levels. Take time to chill out on front of the fire with a warm drink and maybe take in a nice Christmas movie. 2. Plan fewer activities There … Read More

Please see below hours for the upcoming festive period. Wishing all our members a Happy Christmas and a Healthy, Prosperous New Year! Castlebar Saturday 22nd – Normal Branch Hours. Sunday 23rd – Closed. Christmas Eve – 10am to 1.00pm. Christmas Day – Closed. St. Stephen’s Day – Closed. Thursday 27th – Closed. Friday 28th – Normal Branch Hours. Saturday 29th … Read More