News

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.

Get ready for the Core Credit Union Schools Quiz 2026! Core Credit Union is encouraging children and schools in the local area to get fighting fit to claim victory in the Core Credit Union Schools Quiz 2026. All primary schools in the local area are welcome to contact us and register for the 2024... Read more »

26th Jan

Core Blog

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

Your Money, Your Mental Health: What you need to know 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... Read more »

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 »

12th Dec

Corey’s Savings Run – Game

Posted 4:02 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »

5th Dec

November 2025 Members Prize Draw

Posted 4:20 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »

18th Nov

Fraud Prevention on East Coast FM

Posted 9:04 am by craigmcq & filed under News.

Stay Alert this Black Friday Michael Byrne, CEO of Core Credit Union was speaking with Declan Meehan on the Breakfast Show on East Coast FM talking about Fraud Prevention and how prevalent it is on the lead up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday!! Fraud Prevention with our CEO, Michael Byrne East Coast FM https://www.corecu.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Eastcoastfm.png... Read more »

17th Nov

October 2025 Members Prize Draw

Posted 3:02 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »

5th Nov

Michael Byrne Named Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown Chamber Person of the Year 2025

Posted 1:31 pm by Jennifer Bowe & filed under News.

Michael Byrne Named Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown Chamber Person of the Year 2025 The Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown Chamber is proud to announce Michael Byrne, CEO of Core Credit Union, as the recipient of the 2025 Person of the Year Award. This prestigious honour recognises an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to business, community and… Read more »

22nd Oct

SEPA Instant Payments & Verification of Payee (VOP)

Posted 4:50 pm by Osnei Pereira & filed under News.

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 »

14th Oct

September 2025 Bumper Members Prize Draw

Posted 9:44 am by Jennifer Bowe & filed under News.

Here's a quick recap of our Bumper Members Prize Draw from September 2025 that went LIVE last Wednesday 8th - we gave away a massive €42k!!! Congratulations to all our winners! 1st Prize - €15k, Mr Peter Patrick, Greystones 2nd Prize - €10k, Ms Linda Steele, Dun Laoghaire, 3rd Prize - €5k, Ms Imelda Fegan,... Read more »