News

18th Mar

Easter Colouring Competition 2026

Posted 11:36 am by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

Hop into creativity this Easter! Core Credit Union’s Kids Easter Colouring Competition 2026 is here! Let your imagination run wild and bring your colourful masterpiece to life. Download one of the Designs below or collect it from your local branch & when you have finished it drop it into your local branch. Deadline... Read more »

12th Mar

Mother’s Day Competition 2026

Posted 12:36 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

** MOTHER'S DAY COMPETITION** My Mam’s Favourite Branch Tell us which is your mother's favourite Core Credit Union branch. For a chance to win a €100 One4All Voucher. Simply follow us on one of our Social Media channels (Instagram, Facebook and TikTok). Comment on our Mother's Day Competition Post - which of our branches... Read more »

6th Mar

MDBI Hamper Basket – Competition 2026

Posted 3:18 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

MDBI Hamper Basket - Competition 2026 To enter, just sign up for our MDBI Program today and you will be automatically added to the raffle. Competition runs from 6th–31st March. Winner announced on 2nd April! Fill up the form to opt-in https://social.corecu.ie/ or ask one of our staff in branch. Available to all... Read more »

6th Mar

February 2026 Members Prize Draw

Posted 1:19 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

Members Draw - February 2026 Congratulations to all our winners last Friday 6th - here is a quick recap of the February 2026 Members Prize Draw 1st Prize of €10,000 - Mrs Elizabeth Curtin 2nd Prize of €5,000 - Mrs Mary & Ms Angeline Moran 3rd Prize of €2,500 - Mrs Sandra Matthews ... Read more »

5th Mar

Consumer Protection Code Update – on East Coast FM

Posted 3:33 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »

2nd Mar

Core Blog – Your Money, Your Mental Health

Posted 3:43 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »

2nd Mar

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

Posted 1:12 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »

19th Feb

Let’s Talk About Mortgages

Posted 4:17 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »

11th Feb

Your Money, Your Mental Health on East Coast FM

Posted 4:35 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »

6th Feb

January 2026 Members Prize Draw

Posted 3:59 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »

3rd Feb

Schools Quiz 2026

Posted 11:16 am by craigmcq & filed under News.

Congratulations to the Schools Quiz - Stage 1 Winners! DALKEY SCHOOL PROJECT Max Foley Isaac Freeman-Kishida Sam Roarty Daniel Whelan SAINT PATRICK'S BOYS' NATIONAL SCHOOL Danielle Cunniffe Peter Purcell Luke Mahon Samuel Radford OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL BOYS' NATIONAL Jude Spring Theo Sherridan Milo Plant Leo Richardson ... Read more »

26th Jan

Core Blog

Posted 10:23 am by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

Latest Blog Your Money, Your Mental Health: What you need to know 23 February 2026. Previous Blogs 26 Jan 2026

13th Jan

Mortgages: Opportunities and Challenges for 2026 on East Coast FM

Posted 5:44 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »

9th Jan

December 2025 Members Prize Draw

Posted 3:01 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »

15th Dec

60th AGM coming soon!

Posted 3:15 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »