Margaret Heffernan
Office of Vice-President
Margaret Heffernan - Margaret has been involved with the Credit Union Movement since 1992. Beginning as a part time volunteer teller in the Adare Branch of Rathkeale & District Credit Union Ltd.
Margaret was elected to the Board of Rathkeale CU from 1992 until 2001. She served as Secretary and was involved with the Credit, Membership, and Investment Committees.
In 2001 she secured an operational position as a part time teller and worked her way up as Credit Controller, Compliance Officer, Administration until she became CEO in 2015 until her retirement in 2023.
In 2015 Margaret was elected to the Board of the Irish League of Credit Unions where she is currently the Vice President. She is Chair of the SPS Committee and member of the following: Executive, Presidents, Governance and Sustainability, Investment, Rules Review Committees. She is also a delegate to the European Network of Credit Unions and attends meetings in Brussels as required. She is also on the Board of the Irish League of Credit Unions Foundation.
Having been involved with the Movement for many years she is cognizance of grass root issues particularly under regulation and legislation and actively urges collaboration with all stakeholders for the best possible outcomes.