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Standing LtoR: Shane Melia (FCCU), Joe Butler (FCCU), Anne King (FCCU), Tony McKeown, Maura McGuinness (FCCU), Paula Doherty (nee Hopkins), Therese Gordon (nee Hopkins), James McLoughlin (FCCU). Sitting LtoR: Caragh Burke, Teigan Hughes, Ina Hopkins, Aoife Gordon, Thomas Coen. Missing from photo: Barry Deegan. On Saturday 19th November, First Choice Credit Union announced the five lucky recipients of the 2022 ... Read More

AGM 2022 Registration is now open for our  56th Annual General Meeting which takes place on 6th December, 2022. All members of First Choice Credit Union are invited to join. Our AGM will take place via Zoom this year. Members wishing to attend the Virtual AGM need to request an invitation to join and apply by clicking here: AGM Online … Read More

Tuesday 18th October 2022. Credit unions have topped the league table for the best customer experience in Ireland at the official CXi awards announced today. This is a record-breaking eighth year in a row that credit unions have topped the CXi poll. Speaking about the achievement, Shane Melia, Marketing Officer of First Choice Credit Union said, “Once again, we see … Read More

First Choice Credit Union will be joining credit union members around the world to celebrate International Credit Union Day® (ICU Day) on the 20th October 2022. This year marks the 74th anniversary of ICU day where credit unions around the world reflect on the movement’s history, promote its achievements, recognise its hard work and share member experiences. The theme for … Read More

Sept 2022 We have recently updated our members draw terms and conditions.   The change which is contained in Section 3 (b) will mean the entrance fee will not be deducted from members’ savings where such withdrawal would result in their savings collateral held as security for a loan becoming less than the agreed amount. To view our updated terms … Read More

For all First Choice Credit Union members with Ulster Bank/ KBC current accounts As an Ulster Bank/KBC customer you will be aware that Ulster Bank/KBC have begun communicating with their customers about their timeline for leaving the Irish Market. For First Choice Credit Union members, this will mean that any direct debits  you had set up with Ulster Bank/KBC to … Read More

Did you know that through your Credit Union you can get access to services for members to help them plan for financial events in the future, like your children going to college? DIT recently published their Cost of Living guide for students living away from home which highlighted the significant costs. Specific numbers that really stand out are €13,305 for … Read More

First Choice Credit Union is delighted to launch its ‘Junior Savers Week’ which will be running from the 26th September to the 1stOctober. During the week, First Choice Credit Union will be running a number of initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of saving and developing positive financial habits for life. During Junior Savers Week, First Choice Credit Union will be adding … Read More

First Choice Credit Union is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2022 Credit Union Art Competition. DOWNLOAD A 2022 CREDIT UNION ART COMPETITION ENTRY FORM The theme for this year’s Credit Union Art Competition is ‘It’s A Wonderful World’. This year’s theme gives participants the opportunity to present their own interpretation of the magic in the ... Read More

Due to supply and demand issues on the global market since 2020, energy suppliers have been steadily charging more and more for gas and electricity. Many households are now facing energy poverty – and need support to tackle rising household costs across the board.   Why are energy prices increasing in Ireland? Energy supply and demand has been influenced by a … Read More