Posts By: Osnei Pereira

Consumer Protection Code Update – on East Coast FM

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Consumer Protection Code - How the updated code puts customers first. Michael Byrne, CEO of Core Credit Union, spoke with Declan Meehan on the East Coast FM Breakfast Show about how the updated Consumer Protection Code places customers’ interests ahead of those of banks. Financial institutions will now be required to prioritise customers’ needs in... Read more »

Core Blog – Your Money, Your Mental Health

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Money worries affect nearly everyone at some point. Whether it’s the stress of unexpected bills, juggling loan repayments, or simply trying to make ends meet, financial pressure can have a real impact on how we feel day to day. In our latest blog, we look at how money can impact your mental health and what... Read more »

Core Blog – Getting your finances in order for the New Year

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Now that the festive lights and decorations are packed away, many households find that January brings a sharp dose of reality. Credit card bills arrive, energy costs rise, and the true cost of Christmas begins to sink in. For many families, it’s the time of year when financial worries come to the surface. Here we... Read more »

Let’s Talk About Mortgages

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s Let's Talk About Mortgages evening. We greatly appreciate the time and engagement from all who attended, both in person and online. A special word of thanks to our guest speakers, Rory Fenelon of Fenelon Properties and AnneMarie Glynn of Amorys Solicitors, for sharing their expert... Read more »

Your Money, Your Mental Health on East Coast FM

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Your Money, Your Mental Health Michael Byrne, CEO of Core Credit Union, spoke with Declan Meehan on the East Coast FM Breakfast Show about the deep impact financial stress can have on people’s mental health, explaining how it often triggers a fight-or-flight response that makes it difficult to think clearly or make good decisions. He... Read more »

January 2026 Members Prize Draw

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Members Draw - January 2026   Congratulations to all our winners last Friday 6th - here is a quick recap of the January 2026 Members Prize Draw 1st Prize of €10,000 - Mr. Michael Harney 2nd Prize of €5,000 - Ms Joan Smyth 3rd Prize of €2,500 - Ms Ann Dodd   Sign up online... Read more »

Core Blog

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Latest Blog Savings Made Simple 28 APRIL 2026. Previous Blogs 23 Mar 2026 23 Feb 2026 26 Jan 2026

Mortgages: Opportunities and Challenges for 2026 on East Coast FM

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Mortgages: Opportunities and Challenges Michael Byrne, CEO of Core Credit Union, spoke with Declan Meehan on the East Coast FM Breakfast Show about mortgages, the current challenges people are facing in Ireland due to high rents and the lack of available accommodation, and how Credit Unions are creating opportunities for members through new interest rates... Read more »

December 2025 Members Prize Draw

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Members Draw - December 2025   Congratulations to all our winners last Friday 9th - here is a quick recap of the December 2025 Members Prize Draw 1st Prize of €10,000 - Miss. Catherine Cullen, Shankill 2nd Prize of €5,000 - Mr. William Larkin, Ballybrack 3rd Prize of €2500 - Mrs. Muireann McCann, Kilmacanogue  ... Read more »

60th AGM coming soon!

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60th Annual General Meeting coming soon.   Dear Member, Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place soon, and this year marks a very special milestone, our 60th AGM. We are incredibly proud to have been part of your community for all these years.   The AGM will be held on Tuesday, 27 January 2026,... Read more »

Corey’s Savings Run – Game

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Our New Core Credit Union Game Has Arrived!   Buckle up! Your break time just got a whole lot more fun!Our brand-new Core Credit Union driving game is now live on our website, and it’s your chance to take a spin, grab some coins, and swerve away from those sneaky cones! It’s a light, playful... Read more »

November 2025 Members Prize Draw

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Members Draw - November 2025   Congratulations to all our winners last Friday 5th - here is a quick recap of the November 2025 Members Prize Draw 1st Prize of €10,000 - Mr. Albert Thomas, Greystones 2nd Prize of €5,000 - Mr. Derek T Brown, Killiney 3rd Prize of €2500 - Ms. Rachel Ward, Sandyford... Read more »

October 2025 Members Prize Draw

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Members Draw - October 2025   Congratulations to all our winners last Friday 7th - here is a quick recap of the October 2025 Members Prize Draw 1st Prize of €10,000 - Ms Fiona Walshe, Honeypark 2nd Prize of €5,000 - Ms Vivienne Somers, Killiney 3rd Prize of €2500 - Ms Thirza Rodriguez, Dundrum  ... Read more »

SEPA Instant Payments & Verification of Payee (VOP)

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With the introduction of Instant Payments Regulation in 2025, sending and receiving funds will be faster than ever. SEPA Instant - is a payments scheme that lets you send and receive euro payments in under 10 seconds 24/7, 365 days a year. There will be no need to install extra apps, as the additional functionality... Read more »

Money Club – Movie Time

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Money Club Movie time is back! This time with 'Night of the Zoopocalypse' @IMC Cinema, Dun Laoghaire   As a thank you for supporting our Money Club School Savings Scheme, Core Credit Union are running a subsidised Halloween cinema event on 31st Oct at 12pm in the IMC Dun Laoghaire. Only €4 per ticket and... Read more »