The Credit Union Art Competition is back and this year’s theme is “THE FORCE OF NATURE” For further information, entry forms, rules and terms & conditions can be downloaded by clicking the below link. Art Competition 2018 Entry Form Please note the closing date is October 12th 2018. All entries can be dropped to any of our branches in Achill, … Read More
Cost of third level education for parents and students revealed
First Choice Credit Union on hand with straightforward and fair education loans The reality of the cost of third level education becomes all too real for parents and students at this time of year. New research by the Irish League of Credit Unions has found that nine in ten parents help to fund their child’s college education. On average, they ... Read More
Struggling with costs at back-to-school time – talk to us!
A new, national survey has identified a rise in the number of parents in debt due to back-to-school related costs. Well over a third of parents in Ireland (36%) now say they are getting into debt trying to cope with costs at back-to-school time. This compares with 29% who reported being in debt last year. The worrying findings were revealed … Read More
First Choice Credit Union – Your First Stop for Student Loans
With third level education costs continuing to spiral in Ireland, the financial pressure of attending third level continues to take its toll on students and annual household budgets, according to the Eurostudent VI study published earlier this year. Over 20,000 Irish higher education students participated in the study, the sixth report of its kind which aims to assess how students … Read More
First Choice Credit Union Brendan Hopkins Scholarship Presentation
Brendan Hopkins, who was a director of then Castlebar Credit Union (now First Choice Credit Union) for 18 years, died tragically in a car accident in 2002. As a mark of appreciation of his dedicated work and in order to perpetuate his memory, the board of directors approached his family and GMIT Castlebar with a view to setting up the … Read More
First Choice Credit Union launches Gr8 Savers Week
GR8 SAVERS WEEK RUNS FROM 8th – 13th MAY 2018 First Choice Credit Union is delighted to be launching a savings and spending awareness week, known as GR8 Savers Week, which will run between 8th and 13th May. The initiative aims to encourage parents and teachers to educate children about the importance of responsible money management and saving for the … Read More
Thinking of Building An Extension?
As they say in Star Trek, space is the final frontier. And how appropriate is that for so many Irish homeowners. For many of us, the solution lies in extending what we have. Check out the following insights and top notch tips on planning and building a house extension in Ireland. I’m thinking of extending? Do I need planning permission? … Read More
Home Improvement Without the Financial Headache
Spring is in the air, and that means that home improvements are on the minds of many. DIY and renovations have seen an increase in popularity in recent years. New figures released on the Home Renovation Incentive Scheme show that since it launched in 2013, more than 107,000 homeowners have carried out renovations. For more information on the Home Renovation Incentive … Read More
First Holy Communion & Confirmation planning?
First Holy Communions and Confirmations are just around the corner – my do they fly around. Undoubtedly a time for celebration, this can also be a very stressful time for parents, grandparents and even the kids. Financially, the rising cost of clothes, hotels and entertainment for the big day can put significant financial strain on parents attempting to finance their … Read More
Credit Union Schools Quiz 2018
The First Choice Credit Union Schools Quiz took place on Sunday 28th January to a packed Breaffy House Arena. Over 40 schools made there way to the final, having been whittled down from over 70 entries. Teams were competing in two categories, Competition A which was U-11 and Competition B which was U-13. The bare minimum separated the top spots … Read More