The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)

Listowel Credit Union

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FOR the past 46 years, Listowel Credit Union has existed for the benefits of its members, a financial services organisati­on serving the area of North Kerry with offices in Listowel and Ballybunio­n. The mission of the credit union is to promote the financial wellbeing of its members. To achieve this purpose the credit union is a not for profit organisati­on committed to providing a broad range of innovative financial products supported by the excellent service of a dedicated. Surplus income generated by the credit union is returned to the members as a dividend to savers and/or an interest-rebate to borrowers, or it may be directed to improve or provide additional services for members. Credit Unions are non-sectarian, non-political and continue the Irish tradition of co-operative self-help. The credit union is underpinne­d by its community ethos and close relationsh­ip with members across the common bond they operate in. The credit union is member-centric with a passion for member service and bringing more and better financial products and services to the lives of individual­s, families, businesses and communitie­s in the area. Listowel Credit Union has a strong knit staff culture with many having worked in the credit union for more then 10 years. Regular staff meetings, transparen­cy, openess and positivity mark the atmosphere here. Listowel Credit Union also provides a dedicated fund to support community voluntary groups and sporting organisati­ons in their work in the local community. The range of local groups, sporting clubs and individual­s supported by the credit union are, simply, too numerous to mention. And the merger with Ballybunio­n Credit Union in 2016 has strengthen­ed their offering for a bright future.

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