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NEW CAR DRAW PRIZE FORMAT FROM FEBRUARY 2012

 

The credit union is pleased to announce that we are changing the car draw prize format from February 2012 by giving away a Ford Focus car and more cash prizes to members every month.

Members can continue to win great cash prizes and a car every month. Check out the new car draw prize format below. If you are not in you can't win, join today for €1 per week and enter now.

MEMBERS CAR DRAW NEW PRIZE FORMAT

January to April: 1 CAR AND €10,000 in cash prizes to be won

May: 1 CAR AND €30,000 in cash prizes to be won

June to October: 1 CAR AND €10,000 in cash prizes to be won

November: 2 CARS AND €30,000 in cash prizes to be won.

 

How do I know that my credit union is not in trouble?

According to financial journalist Charlie Weston these are the 5 key questions credit union members should ask to ensure that their credit union is Safe, Sound and Secure.

Q1. Did your credit union pay a dividend?

Yes, we did

Q2. Did your credit union hold its AGM?

Yes, we did

Q3. Does your credit union have adequate regulatory reserves?

Yes, we do

Q.4 Does your credit union have any imposed lending restrictions from the Central Bank?

No, we don't, Coolock Artane Credit Union Limited is open for business. To view our opening hours click here

Q.5 Are my savings safe?

Yes, all member savings are protected under the Government Deposit Guarantee Scheme of up to €100,000 per depositor

If you have any further questions or require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us at either CU office and speak to a member of staff. For a copy of our Annual Report please click here.

Check out the article below for more information on Coolock Artane Credit Union

YOUR MONEY IS SAFE & SECURE WITH COOLOCK ARTANE CREDIT UNION

Coolock Artane Credit Union would like to confirm that members savings are protected under the Government Savings Guarantee Scheme. We have strong reserves and €100m in assets. Coolock Artane Credit Union is a safe and secure financial provider and we have adopted a prudent approach in recent years to safeguard members’ savings.

If you require any further information please contact us at either CU office in Artane at 8513400 or Northside 8513450 and speak to a member of staff.

 

CREDIT UNION ACHIEVES Q-MARK AWARD

Coolock Artane Credit Union maintains the EIQA (Excellence Ireland Quality Association) Q-Mark award for our demonstration of committment to quality and excellence principles.

 

XMAS SAVING ACCOUNT

Members, you can start planning for next Christmas today with our Xmas Saving Account.

Christmas can be an expensive time of year, why not talk to us about our new Xmas Saving Account now...

  • You could enjoy a debt free Christmas  
  • Avoid getting into debt next January
  • With this account you can watch your savings grow
  • Save €5 every week and you could save €260 in 12 months
  • Earn interest on your savings now

Terms & conditions apply

 

It’s easy to set up, simply check out our Xmas Saving Account now or ask a member of staff.

CAR DRAW WINNERS JANUARY 2012

Congratulations to Catherine Roberts this months lucky winner of a 3-door Ford Focus car or €16,000 cash prize.

For as little as €1 per week you could be in with the chance to win the next car or some great cash prizes. The next car draw will take place on Friday 24 January with great cash prizes and a Ford Focus Car to be won.

If you are not already in the Monthly Members Car Draw, Join Now... or ask any staff member in either the Artane or Northside Office.

To enter simply contact us or call into either Credit Union office in Artane or Northside to pick up a form or click on the link (click here) and print off the form online. Simply complete the form and hand it in over the counter.

For more information on previous car draw winners click here

  Winners January Prizes
1st Prize Catherine Roberts, Springdale Road 3-Door Ford Focus
2nd Prize Richard O'Neill, Kilbarron Road €1,500
3rd Prize Marie Egan, Aulden Grange €1,000
4th Prize Susan Chaney, Ferrycarrig Park €500
5th Prize Dolores Corcoran, Kilmore Close €500

 

COOLOCK ARTANE CREDIT UNION ANNUAL REPORT 2011

The Credit Union's Annual Report is now available, click on the link below for more information.

Annual Report 2011.

 

 

 

 

COOLOCK ARTANE CREDIT UNION COMMUNITY INITIATIVE 2011

To help save lives in our community, Coolock Artane Credit Union is donating 18 cardiac defibrillator machines to local community organisations and schools in our school savings scheme. Chairperson Catherine Bannon had the honour of officially launching this initiative in St Brendan’s parish church in Coolock Village on Wednesday, August 10.

 

At the launch, Catherine presented a defibrillator machine to Fr. John Hand for the parish, this was followed with a demonstration on how the defibrillator is used.   Also this year the Credit Union donated defibrillator machines to St Brigid’s Girl’s National School in memory of Abbie Byrne and to St Brendan’s Boy’s National School.  

 

Talking about the initiative Catherine stated “…this is a very positive initiative for our community and CPR and defibrillator training will be provided by the Credit Union to the parish and schools”.

 

 

 

 

 

PAYMENT ACCOUNT FACILITY

Your money can now be paid directly into the credit union using our NEW NATIONAL SORT CODE 99-10-35 facility.

Members who sign up will be issued with a new National Sort Code and a 8 digit account number for your wages, pension, social welfare or benefit payments etc. to be paid directly into your CU account.

Benefits of this account include;

  • Your money will be paid into your account on pay day.
  • Pay bills, standing orders and credit transfers.
  • Save or pay your loan using this facility.
  • It's safe secure and reliable.
  • Best of all, it's free.

 

SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2011

From 1st June 2011 members can apply for the Coolock Artane Credit Union Scholarship 2011.

Coolock Artane Credit Union offers up to 2 scholarships valued between €1,000 and €2,000 per annum. For more information check out our scholarship scheme.

 

LASER PAYMENT FACILITY NOW AVAILABLE

At Coolock Artane Credit Union, Members can use Laser payments for the following services;

  • Loan payments
  • Save by Laser
  • Pay your household bills by Laser too.

Members can pay by Laser in branch or over the phone.

 

NEW LOAN INTEREST RATE

From 1st February 2011 new loans issued will be at an interest rate of 9.95% or 10.4% APR. Lending terms and conditions apply to all loans. For more information check out our loans section.

 

NATIONAL SCHOOL QUIZ WINNERS

This year 12 schools participated in the first round of the credit union national school quiz. The boys came out on top with Belgrove boys winning 1st and 2nd place and St David’s boys took a close 3rd place in the first round.

The three winning teams went onto to represent the credit union and the area in the national CUDA quiz final in Navan on Saturday 12th March where Belgrove emerged victorious by taking 1st place and winning the quiz. Congratulations to Belgrove, St David’s and all the schools that participated in the quiz.    

 

 

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Coolock Artane Credit Union is working with a new insurance provider for both home and travel. Check out our travel insurance section and our home insurance section for more details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGULATION 53 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR MEMBERS

All members with Credit Union accounts who use direct debits/standing orders, ATM cards, CUonline web services, fund transfer services etc should read the attached Regulation 53. Click for details on the European Communities (Payment Services) Regulation 2009.


 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
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