Blog

Welcome to our new blog. Here you'll find articles, insights and tips on a wide range of topics including spending, budgeting, borrowing and so much more.

08 Oct 2024

10 Reasons Why Credit Unions Offer The Best Customer Experience

Community 2 mins read

For Cleaner Coasts

HSSCU are delighted to be supporting a number of beach clean-ups across Cork over the last 2 years in partnership with Clean Coasts Ballynamona. Each year, the initiative involves almost 1,000 children from local schools from the surrounding areas, to complete multiple clean-ups and marine education sessions.

Community 6 min read

23 May 2026

Community Heroes: Celebrating Local Volunteer Stories

As National Volunteering Week came to a close, Roscommon Credit Union proudly celebrated the incredible dedication and selflessness of volunteers throughout the local community through its campaign,“Community Heroes: Celebrating Local Volunteer Stories.”

Community 5 min read

15 Apr 2026

Savvi Credit Union in Dublin supports Tiglin at The Lighthouse

Savvi Credit Union in Dublin supports Tiglin at The Lighthouse and the wonderful work they do for individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, or social exclusion.

Community 2 min read

30 Mar 2026

People First Credit Union publishes 2025 Social Impact Report

People First Credit Union has published its 2025 Social Impact Report, highlighting how the member-owned financial institution continues to reinvest in local communities while providing accessible financial services across its four branches in Abbeyleix, Athy, Portlaoise and Stradbally.

Community 6 min read

24 Mar 2026

Gurranabraher Credit Union - Local support, national glory.

One super example of where the support of a credit union can make a difference is the three-year sponsorship by Gurranabraher Credit Union of the Brunel Ladies Basketball Team

Community 5 min read

12 Mar 2026

Credit Union Support Saves Don’t Box Me In Service

In late 2024, early 2025, Keady Credit Union in Co. Armagh, along with other local businesses was involved in securing the future for local organisation ‘Don’t Box Me In’ (DBMI) which provides young service users with access to the arts as a means of social interaction and therapy.

Community 3 min read

11 Mar 2026

BCCU Supporting Local Champion

A fantastic example of individual sports sponsorships is Ballymena Causeway Credit Union’s sponsorship of Antrim based triathlete Josh Schnell.

Community 1 min read

05 Mar 2026

Youth at the heart of the Community with Cara Credit Union

Cara Credit Union deliver a wide range of impactful youth initiatives annually to give students the tools they need for everyday life and a better tomorrow. Here is a snapshot of 4 major initiatives below.

Community 6 min read

04 Mar 2026

Coalisland Credit Union School Wellbeing Fund

Born from direct conversations with local schools, the Coalisland Credit Union School Wellbeing Fund reflects their commitment to listening first and responding to what our community genuinely needs, not only financially, but emotionally and socially.

Community 6 min read