About Us
Providing our members with the services that meet their needs
Ballyconnell Credit Union Limited was established in 1986 and has grown steadily to become a leading provider of financial services within our community.
Services available to our Members include Current Accounts and Debit Cards, online banking, loans, standing orders, direct debits and foreign exchange.
Our Mission Statement
The Mission of our Credit Union is to promote the financial wellbeing of its members. To achieve this purpose the Credit Union is committed to providing a broad range of innovative financial products supported by the excellent service of a dedicated, well-trained staff. These programs will be administered in accordance with sound management practices to maintain the financial strength of the Credit union. The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the Credit Union hereby affirm that the efforts of the Credit Union will be consistently and professionally dedicated to the accomplishment of this mission.
Our History
1986
Credit Union founded first temporary office in Main Street, Ballyconnell
1987
Purchased first office in Main Street, Ballyconnell
1988
First Member of Staff employed
1991
Move to newly built office in Church Street, Ballyconnell
1992
Assets exceed Ir Punt £1million & Accounts become computerised
1999
New office in Swanlinbar opened
2002
New site purchased & Euro changeover
2006
Move to new purpose-built office in Ballyconnell & Opening hours extended to 6 days weekly
2015
Introduction of On-Line facility
2018
Introduction of On-Line App
2022
Introduction of Current Accounts and Debit Cards
Our Core Values
Our core values are simple. As a community based credit union we are dedicated on serving our members with exceptional quality. We proudly offer tailored services to members within our local area of Ballyconnell and its immediate surrounding areas, guided by our core values of Trust, Loyalty, Equality, Courage, Respect & Local.
Trust
Courage
Loyalty
Respect
Equality
Local
Our Team
Meet the dedicated team leading Ballyconnell Credit Union. The Board of Directors of Ballyconnell Credit Union are committed to improving and enhancing the services provided to our Members.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors has responsibility for the general control, direction and management of the affairs, funds and records of Ballyconnell Credit Union.
Chairperson: Don Nicoll
Interim Chairperson: Wendy Keyes
Secretary: Elizabeth Baxter
Directors : Anne McGoldrick, Don Nicoll, Wendy Keyes, Donogh O Brien, Sean Murray, Elizabeth Baxter, Brian Hackett, John Galligan & Darragh McGovern
Board Oversight Committee: Louise Murphy, Mairéad McAweeney and Corinne Smith.
Staff
Manager: Barry O'Flynn
Assistant Manager: Mary Bannon
Staff: Susan McCaffrey, Christina McKiernan, Lisa O' Reilly, Carmel Finnegan, Paula Rudden, Aisling Galligan, Sharon O'Neill, Sinéad Larkin, Roisin McManus, Naomi Mitten, Donnchadh Egan, Orla Kiernan, Gary McGlone, Sinead Mulligan & Micaela Fitzpatrick.
Our purpose-built office in Ballyconnell offers extensive parking facilities and is open six days a week (Monday – Friday 10:00 – 17:00 & Saturday 9:30 – 15:00 *Closed for lunch 13:00 – 14:00*). Our Swanlinbar office is open every Friday (10:00 – 17:00 *Closed for lunch 13:00 – 14:00*) where Members may also wish to transact their business.
Not a Member?
Joining the Credit Union is the best decision you could take for your money. To become a member of Ballyconnell Credit Union, you will need to fill in the Membership Application Form online. Once you have completed the form, a member of staff will be in touch with you.
