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As more farmers enter dairy-beef systems and view it as a viable business, financial backing to invest in herd quality and relevant infrastructure is critical. Luckily, that’s exactly what Cultivate offer with flexible loan repayments that are tailored to farmer’s needs. As Irish dairy-beef farmers navigate rising input costs and market fluctuations, First Choice Credit Union provides financial loans which ... Read More

Most first-time drivers, or a young driver, are eager for the freedom and privilege that comes with getting out on the road, but organising car insurance for young drivers can sometimes be confusing, and let’s face it, costly too. High-risk factors, limited driving experience and lack of previous insurance can push the price of premiums up. However, if you are … Read More

The 2025 First Choice Credit Union Schools Quiz took place on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th February in front of a huge crowd in St. Mary’s Hall, ATU Mayo Campus, Castlebar. With a record 62 teams competing, participants battled it out in two categories: Competition A (Under-11) and Competition B (Under-13). The competition did not disappoint, with questions covering a ... Read More

The SEPA instant payments regulation comes into effect in 2025. This means you will be able to receive money into your account instantly from 9th January 2025 and be able to send instant payments in the coming months certainly by 9th October 2025. Payments will be made instantly and received within 10 seconds, 24 hours a day, 7 days a ... Read More

The Credit Union Schools Quiz is back for 2025! We’re delighted to announce that First Choice Credit Union will be holding the Credit Union Schools Quiz once again in St. Mary’s Hall, ATU Mayo Campus, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. We have already emailed all schools throughout our common bond but all related information can be found below. CHANGE TO USUAL FORMAT: This ... Read More

The 2024 Credit Union Art Competition results are in. This year’s theme was ‘The Joys of Life’ and wow, did we receive some excellent entries. To say it was a joy to see all the entries, of which there was well over 1,000, would be an understatement. We are delighted to announce the winners as follows (pics to follow): 7 … Read More

FIRST CHOICE CREDIT UNION REPORTS ON ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR WITH A RECORD €26m in LOANS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS On Tuesday last, 3rd December, at their 58th Annual General Meeting, First Choice Credit Union were delighted to report continued growth in the past twelve months and is confidently looking to sustained growth in 2025.  Publishing its year end results, First Choice … Read More

On Friday last, First Choice Credit Union announced the five lucky recipients of the 2024 Brendan Hopkins Bursary Fund. The Bursary – in memory of former Credit Union director Brendan Hopkins – was created to assist students throughout the First Choice Credit Union common bond in their quest for third level education. There is FIVE BURSARIES awarded to the value … Read More

First Choice Credit Union is proud to unite with credit unions worldwide to celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day on Thursday, October 17, 2024. This marks the 76th anniversary of ICU Day, a moment dedicated to honouring the enduring legacy of the credit union movement, highlighting its accomplishments, and recognising the role credit unions play in enriching the lives of … Read More

For an unprecedented ten consecutive years, credit unions are named the undisputed champions in Ireland for Customer Experience.  For a record-breaking 10th consecutive year, credit unions have topped the league table for best customer experience in Ireland, according to the 2024 Customer Experience Insight (CXi) Report. Furthermore, credit unions are also the only brand to have maintained a constant presence in … Read More