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ILCU Foundation Website and Social Media

Media Release: 21 December 2011
ILCU Foundation Website and Social Media

Sponsorship of the Child Hero of the Year People Award 2011

Media Release: 22 November 2011
Sponsorship of the Child Hero of the Year People Award 2011

Let Santa be the only one in the red this Christmas

Media Release: 21 November 2011
Though Christmas is a time of joy, it puts a lot of pressure on hard pressed parents trying to give their families a holiday to remember according to the Irish League of Credit Unions, who today have launched their annual Christmas campaign – “Let Santa be the only one in the red this Christmas”. The campaign urges the public to avoid borrowing beyond their means to avoid a sack full of debt in the New Year.

ILCU Foundation Facebook Page

Media Release: 20 October 2011
ILCU Foundation Facebook Page

ILCU announce results of third 'What's Left' Disposable Income Tracker Index

Media Release: 17 October 2011
ILCU announce results of third 'What's Left' Disposable Income Tracker Index

Interim Report of the Commission on Credit Unions

Media Release: 14 October 2011
Interim Report of the Commission on Credit Unions

Statement by Jimmy Johnstone, President of the ILCU to Interim Commission Report

Media Release: 14 October 2011
Statement by Jimmy Johnstone, President of the ILCU to Interim Commission Report

Statement by Jimmy Johnstone, President of the ILCU to Interim Commission Report

Statement by Jimmy Johnstone, President of the Irish League of Credit Unions to Interim Commission Report

Commenting on today’s publication of the Interim Report of the Governmental Commission on Credit Unions , Jimmy Johnstone, President of the Irish League of Credit Unions said: “While many of the difficulties we now face were not of our movement’s making, we must now address the shortcomings which are highlighted in this report.”

The Commission notes in its conclusion that: “A strengthened and revitalised sector can be in a position to play an increasing role in the retail financial landscape” and further that “While the challenges faced by the credit union sector are significant, they are not insurmountable.”

“The only way that we will overcome the challenges that we face is by working together. We must all play a part in successfully implementing the Commission’s recommendations. We look forward to the genuine consultation, dialogue and engagement that the credit union movement deserves. It is incumbent on us all to ensure that the necessary reforms and development take place.

I ask that the Boards of Directors of all credit unions study the report in a comprehensive and objective manner and to carefully consider its recommendations in full. The Board of the Irish League of Credit Unions will do likewise and will revert to its member credit unions in due course”.

Mr. Johnstone concluded “Finally I thank the members of the Commission and commend them for completing the first stage of their work within a very short timeframe and also the Minister for Finance for the timely publication of this report.

The Commission has remained true to its terms of reference and I sincerely hope that this interim report will significantly contribute to the necessary reform and development of the Irish credit union movement. The work of the Commission is not complete and during its second stage of work, it will proceed to turn its attention to crafting a strategy for the future development of the movement.

The publication of this interim report marks a good beginning to that process agus mar a deirtear, “tús maith leath na hoibre”.

Ní neart go cur le chéile.

Credit Unions – The Cornerstone of Local Communities

Media Release: 10 October 2011
In recent weeks no doubt many Credit Union members will have seen newspaper coverage or heard local radio debate about the future course for our movement and the support it offers people in the local community.

Are you ready to give it socks? Launch Of The 2012 All Ireland Credit Union Schools Quiz

Media Release: 03 October 2011
Are you ready to give it socks? Launch Of The 2012 All Ireland Credit Union Schools Quiz

Child Hero of the Year People Award

Media Release: 23 September 2011
Child Hero of the Year People Award

Launch of Credit Union Art Competition

Media Release: 31 August 2011
Launch of Credit Union Art Competition

For Service For All

Media Release: 26 August 2011
For Service For All

ILCU Announce Results of Third Level Education 2011 Study

Media Release: 22 August 2011
ILCU Announce Results of Third Level Education 2011 Study

Congratulations to Edel Pyke winner of the 2011 Naas Credit Union Bursary Award

Media Release: 05 August 2011
Congratulations to Edel Pyke winner of the 2011 Naas Credit Union Bursary Award

Monaghan Credit Union Youth Officer awarded International Scholarship

Media Release: 29 July 2011
Monaghan Credit Union Youth Officer awarded International Scholarship

Competition Time

Media Release: 25 July 2011
Competition Time

Commission on Credit Unions

Media Release: 19 July 2011
Commission on Credit Unions

CU Money Management Leaflet

Media Release: 18 July 2011
CU Money Management Leaflet

Irish League of Credit Unions Announce Results of Second 'WHATS LEFT' Disposable Income Tracker Index

Media Release: 18 July 2011
Irish League of Credit Unions Announce Results of Second 'WHATS LEFT' Disposable Income Tracker Index

Back to school costs for Irish families

Media Release: 15 July 2011
Back to school costs for Irish families

What's Left Tracker - Presentation

Media Release: 08 July 2011
What's Left Tracker - Presentation

RECORD NUMBER OF CREDIT UNION REPRESENTATIVES GRADUATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

Media Release: 04 July 2011
RECORD NUMBER OF CREDIT UNION REPRESENTATIVES GRADUATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

Statement by the Irish League of Credit Unions

Media Release: 16 June 2011
Statement by the Irish League of Credit Unions on the Announcement of the Establishment of a Commission on Credit Unions by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan T.D.

Government establishes a Commission on Credit Unions

Media Release: 16 June 2011
Government establishes a Commission on Credit Unions

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Media Release: 15 June 2011
ILCU URGES IRELAND TO SIT UP AND PAY ATTENTION ON WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY – WEDNESDAY JUNE 15th

Child Hero of the Year People Award

Media Release: 07 June 2011
Child Hero of the Year People Award

Credit where it’s due!

Media Release: 27 May 2011
Credit where it’s due!

Credit Suggestions Initiative

Media Release: 27 May 2011
Credit Suggestions Initiative

Seeking Credit Union Management Volunteer for Africa

Media Release: 06 May 2011
Seeking Credit Union Management Volunteer for Africa

Managing Your Money Supplement (NI)

Media Release: 03 May 2011
Managing Your Money Supplement (NI)

Irish League of Credit Unions launch GR8 Savers Week

Media Release: 04 May 2011
Irish League of Credit Unions launch GR8 Savers Week

Belfast hosts Irish League of Credit Unions AGM

Media Release: 02 May 2011
Belfast hosts Irish League of Credit Unions AGM

Enhancing the viability of the Credit Union sector

Media Release: 29 April 2011
Enhancing the viability of the Credit Union sector

AGM 2011 Belfast - ‘Strength in Unity’

Media Release: 18 April 2011
AGM 2011 Belfast - ‘Strength in Unity’

ILCU Launch ‘What's Left’ Disposable Income Tracker Index

Media Release: 15 April 2011
ILCU Launch ‘What's Left’ Disposable Income Tracker Index

Update on Sale of Quinn Insurance

Media Release: 14 April 2011
Update on Sale of Quinn Insurance

Schools Quiz 2011 - Winners Announced

Media Release: 04 April 2011
Schools Quiz 2011 - Winners Announced

Minister’s Statement on Banking Matters

Media Release: 01 April 2011
Minister’s Statement on Banking Matters

The countdown is on....

Media Release: 29 March 2011
The countdown is on to the 20th Annual Credit Union Schools Quiz

Irish league of Credit Unions Annual Report 2010

Media Release: 10 March 2011
The Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) has today published its annual results for the 2010 financial year.

Irish Examiner ‘Let’s Talk Your Money’ Booklet

Media Release: 24 February 2011
Irish Examiner ‘Let’s Talk Your Money’ Booklet

Managing Your Money in 2011

Media Release: 02 February 2011
Managing Your Money in 2011

TALENT SHINES THROUGH AT THE 2011 CREDIT UNION POSTER COMPETITION

Media Release: 14 February 2011
TALENT SHINES THROUGH AT THE 2011 CREDIT UNION POSTER COMPETITION

ILCU meet Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny

Media Release: 27 January 2011
ILCU meet Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny

A guide to Social Media for Credit Unions

Media Release: 24 January 2011
A guide to Social Media for Credit Unions

No credit union has needed a cent of state support

Media Release: 21 January 2011
No credit union has needed a cent of state support

NEW YEAR, NEW CAR?

Media Release: 20 January 2011
NEW YEAR, NEW CAR?

ILCU meet Labour Leader Eamon Gilmore

Media Release: 19 January 2011
ILCU meet Labour Leader Eamon Gilmore

Latest Blog

Media Release: 18 January 2011
Latest Blog

Schools Quiz - Today FM Competition Winners

Media Release: 14 January 2011
Schools Quiz - Today FM Competition Winners

Schools Quiz - Today FM Competition

Media Release: 10 January 2011
Schools Quiz - Today FM Competition

FEELING THE POST CHRISTMAS FINANCIAL PINCH? VISIT YOUR CREDIT UNION TODAY!

Media Release: 06 January 2011
FEELING THE POST CHRISTMAS FINANCIAL PINCH? VISIT YOUR CREDIT UNION TODAY!

ILCU Christmas Press Release

Media Release: 13 December 2010
LET SANTA BE THE ONLY ONE IN THE RED THIS CHRISTMAS!

ACCUP 2011 Application Form Now Available

Media Release: 12 November 2010
ACCUP 2011 Application Form Now Available

John Hume – Ireland’s Greatest!

Media Release: 27 October 2010
John Hume – Ireland’s Greatest!

Schools Quiz - Registration Closing Soon

Media Release: 22 October 2010
Schools Quiz - Registration Closing Soon

2010 News Items

Here are the news items from 2010:

INTERNATIONAL CREDIT UNION DAY 2010

Media Release: 20 October 2010
INTERNATIONAL CREDIT UNION DAY 2010

Rose ‘blooms’ in final of CU Factor Singing Competition

Media Release: 15 October 2010
Dunshaughlin girl, Rose McGahan, wins the CU Factor singing competition final, organised by credit unions in Meath and Louth.

Irish League of Credit Unions Overview of Credit Unions at End of Year Returns

Media Release: 29 September 2010
Majority of Credit Unions Continue to Deliver a Surplus in 2010. Dividends may be affected by bad-debts and provisioning. €3 billion Available for Loans in 2011 Average Loan rate 9%

National Advertising Campaign 2010

Media Release: 24 September 2010
(21st September 2010) New face of GMTV Grainne Seoige has today joined the Irish League of Credit Unions to launch a new national advertising campaign entitled “Credit Unions – We look at things differently”

Credit Union Scheme Has Safeguarded Members' Interests

Media Release: 14 September 2010
This article by Kieron Brennan CEO of the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) is in response to an article by Bill Hobbs published in the Irish Examiner on Monday 13th September.

Grow your imagination with the Launch of the Annual Credit Union Poster Competition

Media Release: 25 August 2010
Up to 30,000 entries expected for Credit Union Poster Competition now in its 27th year! The Poster Competition is one of the biggest art projects on the island of Ireland.

Increased Demand for Credit Union Student Loans as Students Struggle to Finance 3rd Level Education

Media Release: 16 August 2010
With the results of the Leaving Certificate due out later this week, credit unions have noted an increase in applications for student loans this year. With the general economic deterioration, the five percent decrease in the student grant announced in last December’s budget and with students finding summer or part-time work particularly hard to come by, it has become more and more difficult for students to finance their third level education this year.

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Statement by Jimmy Johnstone, President of the ILCU to Interim Commission Report

Statement by Jimmy Johnstone, President of the Irish League of Credit Unions to Interim Commission Report

2010 News Items