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Hello Autumn and welcome to the third edition of the Blackrock Credit Union Newsletter!

This quarter we are thrilled to announce our brand new website; Created with you, our members in mind, to better serve and inform you of our latest products and offers not to mention the latest Community news. Please head on over and check it out - www.blackrockcu.ie.

News Flash!

The 2017 Credit Union Competition has been announced and this years theme is Set Your Imagination Free! Blackrock Credit Union invites budding local artists of all ages to submit entries to the local competition by contacting us for an entry form on 01 283 1034 or just calling into us on Carsyfort Avenue if you are passing by! Each year the competition gets more and more popular and we love to see the entries pour in.

As always there are two categories – General and Special – with five age groups in each: The Special Category encouraged participants with a physical or intellectual disability to submit entries in free expression without the restriction of the competition’s official theme, if they so wish. For more information click here, we look forward to see all your artwork!

Upcoming Events

International Credit Union Day will be celebrated by 217 million credit union members in 105 countries throughout the World on the 19th October. Join our new Facebook page to get regular updates on what exciting activities we have planned in Blackrock Credit Union for the day.

Spotlight on... Student Loans

The Irish League of Credit Unions recently published some interesting and encouraging findings of a national study which examined the attitudes and concerns of third level students and their parents .

The survey found that students are more optimistic than ever about their future, with 75% saying they expect to find work in Ireland when they finish college. However money issues and debt continue to be a major worry for students, with 66% working to help make ends meet. Eight in ten parents also say they are struggling to fund third level costs and 56% are particularly worried about the cost of accommodation.

Don't forget that we are always available to discuss loan options at Blackrock Credit Union, just call into us on Carysfort Avenue or phone 01 2831043.

As you know Blackrock Credit Union is owned by you, the members. Pictured are our voluntary Board of Directors who ensure that all decisions are taken for the benefit of the members. Pictured L-R are Patrick Flynn, Francesca Briody, Kevin Fitzgerald, Ken Browne, Gráinne Misteil (Chairperson), Conn Collins (General Manager), Gerry Brennan and Niall O'Callaghan. In absentee: Paul Broderick & Mary Sharpe

Meet the staff

Each quarter we will introduce you to one of our fantastic staff members, up next is our long standing teller, June Whyte.

June Whyte has been working with us in Blackrock Credit Union as a teller for over 14 years. Her bright familiar face provides a cheery welcome for all our 4,500 members no matter the weather!

Married to Paddy with two grown sons she spends the majority of her spare time treading the boards with the Dun Laoghaire Musical & Dramatic Society having been a member for nearly 20 years. To add to this she has performed in the Pavilion and Lexicon Theatres for more years than she cares to remember and travels the world with the group competing (and winning!!) competitions on a regular basis.

We are lucky to have her at all!!

It couldn't be easier to open an account at the Credit Union. Our accounts give you access to a range of products and services to meet your needs no matter what stage you are at.

And finally... Don't forget!

Deposit with your Debit Card
This facility enables you to deposit money into your Credit Union account using your your Debit Card, making it easier than ever before to transfer money. We continue to accept all other forms of deposit such as cash, cheque, and EFT.

Low Interest Rates for Loans
We have lending rates as low as 6% available to our members, just pop in, call or email us to us to discuss your options with one of the staff.

Blackrock Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Blackrock Credit Union Limited
1 Carysfort Avenue,
Blackrock
Co.Dublin
01 2831034
01 2781068

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