Great credit due for vital role played

Pat Sheehan, Killarney Credit Union, Darragh Roche, Glenflesk GAA, Adrian Spillane Templenoe GAA, Joy Clifford-Vaughan Chairperson, Karena McCarthy, Sales and Marketing Manager, John Long and Mark Murphy, Killarney Credit Union, Tadhg Morley, Templenoe GAA, Dara Moynihan Killarney Credit Union and Emmett O’Shea, Fossa GAA at the launch of the Killarney Credit Union Social Impact Report.
Pictures: Michelle Cooper Galvin

Killarney Credit Union loaned €23.7 million to 2,735 members, fuelling the economies of south and east Kerry in the last financial year.

A total of 488 new members joined Killarney Credit Union, with 817 members opening current accounts and the loan interest rates offered are among the most competitive in Kerry.

The details are contained in Killarney Credit Union’s first social impact report showcasing the commitment to making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves.

Credit Unions, as a member- owned not-for-profit organisation, pride themselves on being different and need to highlight and promote what it is that makes them different.

They are uniquely positioned to improve their social impact by prioritising the wellbeing of members and the communities they serve.

Mary Horgan, Comfort for Chemo, Pat O’Brien, Kerry Mental Health Association, Joy Clifford-Vaughan Chairperson, Killarney Credit Union, Pat Doolan Kerry Hospice, Tanya O’Sullivan Taobh Linn, Brendan Galvin, Sneem Festival, Phil Spillane, Killarney Musical Society, Tom Leslie, Killarney Classic and Vintage, Anne Lacey, Presentation Monastery National School, Shane O’Driscoll and; Ciara Austin, The Gathering Music Festival, Bernard Hourihan, Killarney Credit Union, Niamh Dwyer, Oskars Glenflesk and Kilcummin GAA, Patricia Holbein, Kenmare Tidy Towns, Fr Joe Begley, Carols by Candlelight, Bridget O’Keeffe, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, John Drummey, Kerry Mental Health Association and Brid O Callaghan, Killarney Musical Society at the launch of the Killarney Credit Union Social Impact Report

The launch of the report, which took place at the Beech Road offices, brought together many of the clubs and organisations that received sponsorship amounting to €35,000 last year.

“At the heart of our credit union lies a deep-seated commitment to people, not profits. This report encapsulates our unwavering dedication to social responsibility, financial inclusion, sustainable growth and community development.” said Joy Vaughan-Clifford, Chairperson, Killarney Credit Union.

“Killarney Credit Union aims to prioritise our members’ needs and our focus on them

is strengthened by personalised service and a strong sense of community,” she added.

Padraig Daly, Killarney Cougars, Donie Murphy, Killarney Athletic AFC, Joy Clifford Vaughan, Chairperson Killarney Credit Union, Lisa Barton, Killarney Cycling Club and David Fleming, Mastergeeha FC with, at back, Michael O’Connor, Farranfore Maine Valley AC, Michael O’Donoghue, Spa GAA Killarney Club 7s, Miriam Lyne, Killarney Park Run, Eoin Brosnan, Dr Crokes GAA Club, Gavin Gardiner, St Pat’s Hurling Club, Paul Sheehan, St Paul’s Basketball Club, Kevin Murphy, Killarney Cycling Club, Emmett O’Shea, Fossa GAA, Dara Moynihan, Killarney Credit Union, Adrian Spillane, Templenoe GAA, Darragh Roche Glenflesk GAA, Tadhg Morley, Templenoe GAA and Derry Dineen, Captain, Kenmare Golf Club at the launch

Affordable credit and easy access to loans is a core principle and other notable inclusions in the social impact report include:

Volunteerism
strategic plan implementation
development of an environmental sustainability brief
green product development
access to financial services and credit
member awareness programmes and benefits of being a member

Killarney Credit Unions Social Impact report is available to download on www.killarneycu.ie/news.

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