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Background to the Role Blackrock Credit Union (the ‘Credit Union’) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who would be interested in volunteering as non-executive directors (‘Directors’) on the Board of the Credit Union. The board of directors is responsible and accountable to the membership for the general control, direction and…

Blackrock Credit Union is urging its local community to ‘Imagine More’ for this year’s credit union annual art competition. Entry forms are available from Blackrock Credit Union or can be downloaded here. The closing date to submit finished entries to Blackrock Credit Union is 16th October 2020. This year’s theme,…

If you've been financially impacted by COVID-19, we will consider flexible loan repayment options.  Please see the below guide for more information. Guide on Loan Flexibility Covid 19 Blackrock Credit Union

In light of the ongoing situation with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and with the health and well-being of our members and staff a priority, we have made some changes to our opening hours: Monday - Tuesday 10am-1pm Wednesday CLOSED Thursday - Friday 10am-1pm Saturday - 10am-12pm We would also like to…

Blackrock Credit Union would like to inform you that Conn Collins who has been with us as Manager for the last 12 years will be retiring on 31st October 2019.  Conn has served the Credit Union in many capacities over the last 25 years. He was first elected as a…

Blackrock Credit Union is urging its local community to take the ‘walk of life’ for its annual art competition. The ‘Walk of Life’ theme builds on last year’s theme of ‘The Force of Nature.’ This encouraged participants to draw inspiration from the challenges facing the environment and our planet. Entrants…

New, national ILCU research shows that more students are under financial pressure. A quarter (24%) say finance/debt is their biggest worry. Almost three quarters (74%) say they have to work during the college term to cope with costs. The survey was carried out by iReach Insights in April 2019. 445…

Even the most adept and disciplined budgeter among us needs a little guidance with saving money at back to school time. After all, three quarters of parents say getting the kids ready for back-to-school is a financial burden, according to the ILCU's June 2019 survey.* Parents of primary school children…

Blackrock Credit Union, and its sister credit unions, have been named the highest regarded organisations providing financial services in Ireland. Credit unions topped the financial services category in the Ireland RepTrak® 2019 study. With a score of 80.3, they were far ahead of the average score of 59.0 in the…

Blackrock Credit Union is encouraging children in Blackrock to get rocking with their savings this May! The credit union launches its ‘GR8 Savers’ financial education initiative this week (May 6th to 12th). The financial awareness week aims to get parents and teachers talking to children about the importance of saving…

The AGM for Blackrock Credit Union was held 28th January in Blackrock Parish Hall. Main decisions arising were: Approval of 3% interest rebate to members on interest paid in year to 30 Sept 2018 Approval of 0.1% dividend on shares held in year to 30 Sept 2018 Re-election of Directors…

Blackrock Credit Union would like to welcome all members to attend the Annual General Meeting. WHEN: Monday 28th, 8pm WHERE: Parish hall beside St. John the Baptist Church, in Blackrock Car parking is available in grounds or public car park at front of Church as well as on-street in the village.…

We wanted to update you in relation to the work we’ve been doing as the new GDPR legislation comes into effect for 25th May 2018. We respect your privacy and have amended our Privacy Policy in order to provide you with clearer and more specific information about the processing of…

We've had a very busy start to the year, read on for all of our exciting news and updates! 

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We will be open right up until the 23rd December for all your Christmas loan needs.

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Blackrock Credit Union Joins 68,800 Credit Unions to Celebrate Global Credit Union Movement on October 19th

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Blackrock Credit Union Newsletter June 2017

Scoil Lorcáin wins local Credit Union Schools Quiz

Blackrock Credit Union donates €500 to the Second Annual Leprechaun Chase

Benacasa pupil Callum Bowes wins Credit Union art competition

Blackrock Credit Union donates €1000 to Carysfort National School