Top Cat Cody reopens Graigue credit union
KILKENNY hurling boss took time out from his busy schedule recently to relaunch St Canice’s Credit Union branch in Graiguenamanagh.
Two years ago the board of Graiguenamanagh Credit Union approached St Canice’s with a view to merging and since then the branch has blossomed with loans increasing by 25 per cent and new members by a quarter.
The opening hours were lengthened. The branch is now open four days a week with three full-time staff so there is always a friendly face to greet you. The enormous contribution that it makes towards the overall St Canice’s CU group made the decision to improve and invest in the branch an easy one.
The branch closed for two weeks for a remarkable refurbishment and redesign. A major part of the upgrade and planning process involved moving the front door to the side, so that for the first time wheelchairs and buggy users could easily access the building. The internal layout was also remodelled. The official reopening was performed by Brian Cody with he and Bonnie Prendergast cut the bright yellow ribbon together and both Brian and Michael O’Reilly from St. Canice’s Credit Union made speeches.
As ambassador for St. Canice’s Credit Union, Brian presented a bouquet of flowers to Bonnie for her years of work with Graiguenamanagh before and during the merger process.
Everyone enjoyed refreshments afterwards.