Credit Unions are rated as the most highly regarded organisations in Ireland for their role in providing trusted financial services to local communities.

That is according to a reputation study by The Reputations Agency. The survey measures the level of trust, respect, admiration and esteem the public has for 100 of the largest, most familiar, and most important organisations in Ireland, along with 25 other reputation indicators.

Previous winners have included An Post, Bord Bia, and Google.

The top 10 companies regarded by the public in Ireland are:

1 – Credit Unions
2 – Kellogg’s
3 – Aldi
4 – Bord Bia
5 – Boots
6 – Tourism Ireland
7 – Toyota
8 – An Post
9 – Dublin Airport
10 – Kerry Group

Charles Murphy, President of the Irish League of Credit Unions said credit unoins are a cornerstone of local communities. “The trust that members place in their local credit union has been earned, and enhanced, by consistent actions that demonstrate a caring, understanding, people-focused approach.

“Credit union personnel take time to get to know their members and to understand their needs,” he said. “Decisions are made at local level, in the best interest of the members of the credit union. Above all else, people feel valued and respected”.

According to the study, this year’s average reputation Pulse score was 66.0 compared to 64.4 in 2017, highlighting an increase in trust and confidence for organisations amongst the public. The study is based on the perceptions of 7,094 members of the public who completed the survey between January 5 and March 5, 2018

The number of organisations studied increased from 50 organisations in 2017 to 100 organisations in 2018. New organisations studied include Communicorp, Samsung, Energia, EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland and the Olympic Council of Ireland. Public bodies such as An Garda Siochána, the Central Bank of Ireland, and HSE were also included.

In April, 16 new members chose to open accounts with us here in Malahide Credit Union.

• 15 were Adult Members
• 1 were Juvenile Members

A big welcome to all our new members.

We are actively lending, and last month, we issued €444,735.00 in loans to 88 happy members. That’s an average loan size of just over €5,000.

Our Loan Book is Open.

Congratulations to John Bellew who is the lucky winner of our recent Facebook competition.

John has won €50 Fuel Voucher for himself.

Well done again John and enjoy the prize.

Member Notice

Tomorrow Tuesday May 1st is a European Bank Holiday excluding the Republic of Ireland.

Please note on that date any Electronic Fund Transfers will be processed the following day, May 2nd 2018.

Thanks for your patience.

Best wishes to both teams from Pope John Paul II National School (PJPII Parent Council) as they compete in the Credit Union Schools Quiz National Final tomorrow afternoon.

#creditunionschoolsquiz #schoolsquiz

In March, 19 new members chose to open accounts with us here in Malahide Credit Union.

• 14 were Adult Members
• 5 were Juvenile Members

A big welcome to all our new members.

We are actively lending, and last month, we issued €484,910.00 in loans to 63 happy members. That’s an average loan size of just under €7,700.

Our Loan Book is Open.

The following opening hours will apply over the Easter weekend.

Good Friday March 30th
Office Open Until 4pm

Easter Saturday March 31st
Office Closed

Easter Monday April 2nd
Office Closed

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday April 3rd.

Please see our opening hours over the St. Patrick’s Weekend.

We are moving our late night opening from Friday to Thursday from the 5th of April.

We at Malahide Credit Union feel that Thursday is a more natural late opening night and will benefit our members and our staff.

Thursday evening is traditionally a late night shopping night. It’s a more commercial evening and a lot of the shops in the village open late.

We look forward to welcoming you into our new late night Thursdays from April 5th.

Thursday: 10am – 7pm
Friday: 10am – 5pm

In February, 39 new members chose to open accounts with us here in Malahide Credit Union.

• 27 were Adult Members
• 12 were Juvenile Members

A big welcome to all our new members.

We are actively lending, and last month, we issued €351,685.85 in loans to 59 happy members. That’s an average loan size of just under €6,000.

Our Loan Book is Open.