We understand the importance of supporting our community and this has always been practically demonstrated through our donations to, and sponsorship of, a wide range of community groups. As a local, member owned organisation, First Choice Credit Union Ltd has a strong commitment to supporting organisations and initiatives that benefit the local community.
Individuals, groups or organisations applying for sponsorship must complete the official entry form stating why they should qualify for sponsorship. Completed application forms, together with any supporting documentation, must be returned to any of our branches in Achill, Balla, Ballyhaunis, Castlebar, Kiltimagh or Swinford. Applicants must be from within First Choice Credit Union’s common bond, and must be for projects that benefit the local area.
Please note that sponsorship reviews may take up to 2-3 weeks but let us know if your sponsorship is urgent. First Choice Credit Union has a dedicated monetary amount for sponsorships each month and we receive a high number of applications.
2024/2025 Sponsorships
| Achill Link Magazine | Grainne Mhaol Dragon Boat Club |
| Achill Musical & Drama Society | ILCU Foundation |
| Achill Order of Malta | Kiltimagh GAA |
| Achill Tourism | Kiltimagh/Knock Utd |
| Aghamore GAA | Mayo LGFA |
| Balla Golf Club | Michael Galveys GAA |
| Balla Mart | Race 2 Glory Kiltimagh |
| Balla Secondary School | Scoil Muire agus Padraig Swinford |
| Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce | Siamsa Sraide Summer Festival Swinford |
| Ballyhaunis Christmas Lights | Snugboro Football Club |
| Ballyhaunis Community Coucil | Sraheens Development Committee Defib |
| Ballyhaunis Community School | St Aidens NS Kiltimagh |
| Ballyhaunis Golf Club | St Geralds DLS Castlebar |
| Ballyhaunis Summer Festival | St Josephs Secondary School Musical |
| Bohola Post Magazine | St Louis Community School Kiltimagh |
| Castlebar Active Retirement Group | Swinford A.C. |
| Castlebar Mitchel Mothers & Others | Swinford Christmas Lights |
| Castlebar Panto | Swinford FC |
| Castlebar Rotary Club | Swinford Golf Club |
| Castlebar Soroptimists | Swinford National School |
| Castlebar St Patricks Day Parade | Swinford NS |
| Castlebar Swimming Club | Swinford Secondary School |
| Christmas Magic at the Barracks Castlebar | Swinford St Patricks Day Parade |
| Cloonfad Deb Group | Swinford Tidy Towns |
| Colaiste Pobail Acla | Turlough Foroige |
| Davitt College Musical | Western Care |
| East Mayo Athletic Club | Windygap Sheepdog Trials |
