For over 40 years people in Ireland have achieved a better way of life through their participation in their credit union. A credit union is a group of people who save together and lend to each other at a reasonable rate of interest. Credit unions offer members the chance to have control over their finances by making their own savings work for them.
Regular savings form a common pool of money, which in turn provides many benefits for members.
A credit union is an organisation of people - for people. It exists only to serve its members - not to profit from their needs. This web site gives an introduction to credit union - philosophy, history, and operation. Further details on specific aspects of credit union can be obtained from your local credit union or from the Irish League of Credit Unions. Each member of a credit union is an equal owner.