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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

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 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

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

Looking to turn your house into your dream home, the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) Scheme is in place until December 2018! What is the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) Scheme? The Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) Scheme provides for tax relief for Homeowners and Landlords by way of an income tax credit at 13.5% of qualifying expenditure on repair, renovation or improvement … Read More

Looking to upgrade your wheels, either new or second hand? With a First Choice Credit Union Car Loan, members own their car from day one compared to PCP! Below we’ve highlighted the difference between a loan with First Choice Credit Union and PCP finance. First Choice Credit Union Car Loan You have ownership of the car from day one and … Read More

With Christmas just around the corner, many people are scrambling to fill the void under the Christmas Tree. In today’s world, many people find themselves going online to complete the Christmas checklist and never has it been more important to watch out for online fraud. FraudSmart is a fraud awareness initiative developed by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland. They have … Read More

On 16th November last, we were delighted to announce the winners of our recent Art Competition with over 50 people joining us on the night to celebrate. What an amazing standard we had this year across all ages and categories and we must admit, we’re already looking forward to see what next year brings!! See below pics of some of … Read More

Christmas is a time for celebrations, family and happiness…but for many people Christmas can be a time of stress and financial strain.  However, it doesn’t have to be!  There are several things you can do to combat the financial strain that can arrive with the festive period. If you are organised, stick to a budget and be realistic about your … Read More

We literally mean “Get your skates on!” First Choice Credit Union is delighted to be part of bringing Ice Skating to Castlebar and the Mayo area. The Ice Skating Rink will be held at the Mall in Castlebar this Christmas and the event will run from Friday, November 24th, to Sunday, January 7th. There is huge interest already in the initiative … Read More