Credit Union News

Brian and Teresa Howard have won a brand new Renault in our August Car Draw.

For just €5 per month, it could be YOU!!!

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Credit unions throughout Ireland have today launched Credit Union National Youth Savings Week (10th - 16th May 2010). This is a movement wide initiative to encourage young people to become GR8 Savers with their local credit union. The initiative will be run through over 500 credit unions throughout the island.

Commenting on the launch Mark Bailey, President of the Irish League ofCredit Unions underlined the importance of instilling a saving habit in young people:

Given the harsh economic reality facing many Irish families today, there has never been a more important time to focus on providing financial education to our young people. A healthy attitude towards money is crucial to ensure that children don’t develop bad habits when it comes to money management.

The benefits of teaching children about money early on are both immediate and long term. In the short term, they may develop strong saving habits, learn how to make smart purchases and learn why they can’t immediately get everything they want. In the long term, we can help them avoid getting into debt. And by teaching the value of saving for the future, you can put them on the road to financial security.

Launching the GR8 Savers campaign and National Youth Savings Week was Cork hurling goalkeeper, Donal Og Cusack.  Speaking at today’s launch in  Dublin, Donal said: I am delighted to be associated with the credit union GR8 Saver  initiative for National Youth Savings Week. As with any skill, if you develop it at a young age, it tends to stay with you for life.  I would encourage any  young person to start saving with their local credit union today.

Credit Union National Youth Savings Week runs from the 10th - 16th May in over 500 credit unions throughout the island.

You will be glad to hear that you can now access our counter area through the entrance from our members car park. 

CATHERINE FINN WINS A BRAND NEW RENAULT MEGANE COUPE in our JUNE MEMBER’s CAR DRAW-

For just €5 per month, it could be YOU!!!

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Gorey Credit Union’s School Quiz 2009 was held this year on Friday, 29th January in the Amber Springs Hotel.

The winning team in the Under 11 category was:St Joseph’s Primary School, Gorey. The winning team in the Under 13 category was:Ballygarrett National School. These teams will now go on to represent Gorey at the next stage- Chapter level on Saturday 6th March.

Congratulations to both teams and well done to all who competed.

Gorey Credit Union would like to acknowledge the effort put in by parents and teachers to prepare their children for these competitions.