Buying a used car is something most of us will do at least once in our lives. It’s a big deal. Here’s 5 tips to help you make sure you’re making the right decision. 1. Negotiate Some of us like a good haggle, others not so much but we all know the old saying, “if you don’t ask you won’t … Read More
Record numbers battle it out in First Choice Credit Union Schools Quiz
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
Why a First Choice Credit Union car loan is better than a PCP
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
2019 Holiday Trends and Tips
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
Top 10 safety tips for driving in snow and ice from the RSA
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
First Choice Credit Union launch The Choice Card
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
Choice Card
As a Member of First Choice Credit Union you can now avail of great discounts & offers at local participating businesses. Drop into any of our branches in Achill, Balla, Ballyhaunis, Castlebar, Kiltimagh or Swinford to pick up your Choice Card and start making great savings today. Participating Business Discount/Offer Website/Online Egans Jewellers 10% … Read More
Benefits of a Hybrid Vehicle
1. Environmentally Friendly: One of the biggest advantage of hybrid car over petrol or diesel powered cars is that it runs cleaner and has better mileage which makes it environmentally friendly. In a nutshell, a hybrid vehicle runs on a twin powered engine (petrol engine and electric motor) that cuts fuel consumption and conserves energy. 2. Financial Benefits: Hybrid vehicles have a ... Read More
Benefits of a Consolidation Loan
Do you have too many repayments to look after? Are the continuous notices requesting payment stressing you out? If so, it might be worth taking out a debt consolidation loan. With a debt consolidation loan, you no longer have several monthly repayments to make – you just have one loan with one payment each month to cover your debts. Many ... Read More
Credit Union National School Quiz 2019
“The Power of 4” Prior to Christmas we launched our annual National Schools Quiz for 2019. All packs have been sent to participating Primary Schools. It is a fantastic event that we run every year and we can’t wait for our biggest quiz to date next month. The theme for this year’s quiz is “The Power of 4” and was … Read More