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Credit unions across Ireland support local communities to the value of €8 million

The ILCU has published the first all-island report highlighting the community impact of credit unions, showing €8 million worth of contributions in support of communities.

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Investment Scams – Consumers Encouraged to be Wary

The ILCU has become aware of an investment scam in circulation. Please note, the ILCU has no involvement in any such scheme and does not offer any products directly to credit union members.

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Irish consumer confidence continues to edge higher in February

Slight uptick puts sentiment at best level since March ‘25

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Seasonal boost and slower inflation lift Irish consumer sentiment in January

As is usually the case, Irish consumer sentiment edged higher in January. 

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Credit Union Art Competition brings the Future to Life

The award winners of the 2026 Credit Union Art competition have been annouced at an awards ceremony in Croke Park, Dublin.

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Irish consumer sentiment steady but still subdued in December

Consumer confidence effectively unchanged from November but markedly weaker than a year ago

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Credit Union Loan Book in Northern Ireland grows to a record high of £740m

Credit unions affiliated with the Irish League of Credit Unions in Northern Ireland have reported record-breaking performance for the financial year ending September 2025.

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Northern Ireland consumers more worried in Nov, suggesting Christmas spend will again be careful

44% have less money to spend on Christmas 2025 than a year ago and consumers are likely to cut back on expenditure but somewhat less than last year

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Consumer Confidence Improves but Cost-of-Living Pressures Persist

Irish consumer sentiment improved slightly in November as reduced nervousness about the economy and a seasonal uptick in spending plans outweighed concerns around household finances.

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Loan Book Up by 10%, hitting a Record High of €6.48bn

Year end credit union data shows that the credit union loan book now stands at €6.48 billion, up 10% on the September 2024 figure.

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