Mr. Flynn praised Castlebar Credit Union for establishing itself as a significant player in the commercial life of the town and Mayo generally. An investor in Castlebar Credit Union can take satisfaction that his savings are helping the local community. Mr. Kenny stated the credit union movement demonstrated what could be achieved by co-operation between people within their own communities. For many years now, the credit union movement has, from within its own resources, provided an efficient and very cost-effective assurance service which occupies a unique niche in an increasingly competitive and fast changing financial environment. The Credit Union movement is thriving in Ireland but this extraordinary growth could not have been achieved without the dedicated and unsparing efforts of the movement's many voluntary workers.
Voluntary effort is a particular feature of the Irish credit union movement.
This is a tribute to the Irish spirit of neighbourliness. Mr. John Burke, president, Castlebar Credit Union, said the new extension was a credit to all the many people who were associated with it, most notably the contractors, Mountain View Securities. Castlebar Credit Union is twinned with Highfields Credit Union. A civic welcome was extended to the members of the Highfields chapter by Castlebar Urban Council. John Lally, a native of Castlebar, accompanied the Leicester Group.