With so many people now shopping online due to the Covid-19 outbreak, hackers and scammers are always looking for new ways to scam and take advantage of people. We’ve recently been informed of Fake Website Scams doing the rounds and we ask all to check out the below top tips from FraudSMART.ie and to stay vigilant, especially when it comes … Read More
A message from our CEO
Much has happened and changed in the past few weeks surrounding COVID-19 and it is a very worrying and uncertain time for all. First Choice Credit Union is listed as an essential service under the Government Guidelines and as always, will endeavour to serve you, our members throughout these challenging times, efficiently & effectively. Our branches in Castlebar, Ballyhaunis & … Read More
BEWARE OF FRAUDS AND SCAMS
In challenging and uncertain times, there is always those who look to take advatage in an illegal way. Be alert to fraud or scams online, text messages or people call to your door. Gardai around the country are urging people to beware of a significant increase in the number of scams attempting to use the coronavirus crisis to trick unsuspecting … Read More
FIRST CHOICE CREDIT UNION INTRODUCE A NEW FULL-SERVICE CURRENT ACCOUNT & DEBIT CARD
First Choice Credit Union continues to go from strength to strength. In great news for our growing membership, we have recently launched a new full-service Current Account. First Choice Credit Union is the first and currently, only Credit Union in Mayo and the North-West to bring this service to its membership. The new Current Account includes the globally accepted … Read More
Coronavirus – Member Notice
Due to the recent outbreak of Covid-19 (‘Coronavirus’), we want to ensure we serve our members as efficiently & effectively as always during this time. In line with public health advice, we ask all members to please wear a face mask while visiting our branches. This requirement is for the safety and wellbeing of fellow members and our staff. Furthermore, ... Read More
Over 50 teams battle it out in our annual Credit Union National Schools Quiz
The First Choice Credit Union Schools Quiz took place on Friday 31st of January on front of a massive crowd in St. Mary's Hall, GMIT Mayo Campus, Castlebar. With over 50 teams competing, teams battled it out in two categories, Competition A which was U-11 and Competition B which was U-13. The theme for this year's quiz was "Let the ... Read More
How much does a Wedding cost in 2020?
Yowza, weddingsonline, the country’s most popular wedding website have just announced the findings of their latest Irish wedding survey and boy do we like to splurge on the "BIG DAY". The survey, which took place in January 2020 was based on over 1,400 participants. Almost half of those surveyed struggled to stay within budget (43% of couples surveyed), with 13% ... Read More
Credit Union National School Quiz 2020
DOWNLOAD NATIONAL SCHOOL QUIZ ENTRY FORM "LET THE BATTLE COMMENCE" Prior to Christmas we launched our annual National Schools Quiz for 2020. All participating Primary Schools will have received an email with their entry form plus accompanying information. It is a fantastic event that we run every year and we can’t wait for our biggest quiz to date later this ... Read More
The car market in 2020
When it comes to the Irish car market for 2020, there are two big questions to ask: 1. Will you buy a new car or second-hand car? and 2. What power-source are you likely to purchase - diesel, petrol, hybrid or electric. Of course, one must not forget Brexit and the impact that may have on the car market in ... Read More
First Choice Credit Union ‘Together Everyone Achieves More’
On Wednesday 11th December, members from First Choice Credit Union convened in The Ellison Hotel, Castlebar for the 2019 Annual General Meeting. The theme for this year’s AGM was ‘Together Everyone Achieves More’ and it’s clear from presentations delivered on the night that First Choice Credit Union has experienced strong growth and service development. Serving over 29,000 members across its … Read More