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Community Fund

Community Fund The First Choice Credit Union Community Fund, totalling €150,000, is now open for 2026. The Community Fund is an initiative designed to support projects within our common bond of Achill, Balla, Ballyhaunis, Castlebar, Kiltimagh, Swinford and surrounding areas, for Social, Cultural or Charitable purposes (including Community Development). Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis and ... Read More

Record numbers battle it out at 2024 First Choice Credit Union Schools Quiz

The 2024 First Choice Credit Union Schools Quiz took place on Friday 2nd of February in front of a massive crowd in St. Mary’s Hall, GMIT Mayo Campus, Castlebar. With a record 55 teams competing, teams battled it out in two categories, Competition A which was U-11 and Competition B which was U-13. Like all years, the competition didn’t disappoint. ... Read More

First Choice Credit Union hold 2023 Annual General Meeting

Strong Growth, a Transfer of Engagement and a new Community Fund announced. On Tuesday last, 30th January, members of First Choice Credit Union attended their 57th Annual General Meeting reporting an impressive surplus of over €1.4m and a loan book of over €37m. The big highlight of the night was the approval of the Transfer of Engagement of Kiltimagh District … Read More

2024 Credit Union Schools Quiz

The Credit Union Schools Quiz is back for 2024! We’re delighted to announce that First Choice Credit Union will be holding the Credit Union Schools Quiz on Friday 2nd February 2024 @ 7pm in the St. Mary’s Hall, ATU Mayo Campus, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. We are conscious Friday 2nd February is the start of a bank holiday weekend. Unfortunately, a suitable ... Read More

2023 First Choice Credit Union Brendan Hopkins Bursary winners announced.

First Choice Credit Union have announced the five lucky recipients of the 2023 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 of €1,000 ... Read More

Community Loan

Community Loan – from 5.25% (Typical APR 5.38%) This loan has been designed to offer local community groups, organisations, and charities access to capital to help make their vision become a reality. This loan has been developed to support projects and initiatives within the following areas: sport and recreation, culture and heritage, the arts, health of the community, natural environment ... Read More

Investing in slurry storage to deal with changes to nitrates derogation

With nitrates derogation limits being cut from 250kg of organic nitrogen per hectare (N/ha) to 220kg N/ha, now is the time for derogation farmers to start planning for January when the new rules will come into effect. A Cultivate loan can be used to support the development of additional slurry storage on farms. In light of these changes, the Department … Read More

International Credit Union Day 2023

First Choice Credit Union will be joining credit union members around the world to celebrate International Credit Union Day® (ICU Day) on Thursday 19th October 2023. This year marks the 75th 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. This year, to … Read More

Credit Unions win again!

For an unprecedented ninth year running, credit unions are named the undisputed champions in Ireland for Customer Experience.  CXi Report placement recognition of the work of First Choice Credit Union and broader credit union sector. 3rd October, 2023: For an unprecedented ninth year running, credit unions have once again topped the league table for the best customer experience in Ireland according … Read More

Why planning for your retirement is worth considering?

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 planning for your retirement? No matter what age you are, planning for your retirement or making sure your pension is on the right track should be a priority. To enjoy financial security when ... Read More

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