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Youghal Credit Union Winter car draw took place last Saturday (27th Feb. 2010) at 11.00 a.m. The lucky winner is Joan Hopkins from Radharc Na Mara, Ballyvergan, Youghal. Joan is the proud owner of the new Kia Ria 1.5 lx diesel 4 door which is supplied by Kia motors, Youghal.
Entry to the draw costs just €6.00.
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Barry Treacy, Manager Youghal Credit Union, Helen Waide and John Colbert, Promotion and Development Committee pick the lucky winner
Youghal Credit Union Ltd is a financial co-operative owned and controlled by our members, for the benefit of our members and the community.
John Colbert, Promotion and Development Committee, Barry Treacy, Manager Youghal Credit Union and Pat Ryan from Youghal KIA
Consistent with the principles, philosophy and values of the credit union movement, Youghal Credit Union provides safe, superior, financial services in a friendly and professional manner with respect for the worth and dignity of all our members.
Declan Gibbons from Youghal radio CRY recording the event live outside Youghal Credit Union with Barry Treacy, Manager Y.C.U.
We aim to meet the needs of our member-owners, enhancing their lives and financial well-being while maintaining the strength of the credit union. We thrive in an environment of trust, respect, integrity and honesty.
Credit Union members Anthony McCarthy and DJ Barty Murphy at the event
Serving the community – Building lifelong relationships – One member at a time.
Youghal Credit Union Winter car draw which will take place this Saturday Feb. 27th 2010 at 11.00 a.m. in the main office of Youghal Credit Union. The lucky winner will be the proud owner of the new Kia Ria 1.5 lx diesel 4 door which is supplied by Kia motors, Youghal.
Entry to the draw costs €6.00 which will be deducted from a members credit union account. If you have not entered the draw you have a few days remaining to do so.
Photo: Michael Hussey YoughalOnline.com
Pictured below are some of the lucky winners in the Youghal Credit Union 2009 Car Draw. It could be you! So make sure your entry for the draw is in before Saturday Feb. 27th 2010
Youghal Credit Union Car Draw Winner 2009 - Patsy O'Mahony, from Radharc Na Mara, Youghal, was the winner of the first car draw for 2009. Patsy is pictured with his wife Mary, children Niall, Ronan and Caoimhe picking up his brand new Nissan Note car (supplied by Mc.Carthy Motors) from Barry Treacy, Manager, Youghal Credit Union Ltd.
Youghal Credit Union Car Draw Winner 2009 - Barry Treacy, manager Youghal Credit Union, presents the keys to winner Betty Hennessy from Summerdale Lawn, Youghal, accompanied by her daughters Grainne and Fiona and grandchildren Keely, Cian and Grace. Pat Ryan from Youghal KIA pictured on the left supplied the winning car. Betty was the August 2009 car draw winner.
Youghal Credit Union Ltd is a financial co-operative owned and controlled by our members, for the benefit of our members and the community. Consistent with the principles, philosophy and values of the credit union movement, Youghal Credit Union provides safe, superior, financial services in a friendly and professional manner with respect for the worth and dignity of all our members. We aim to meet the needs of our member-owners, enhancing their lives and financial well-being while maintaining the strength of the credit union. We thrive in an environment of trust, respect, integrity and honesty.
Serving the community – Building lifelong relationships – One member at a time.
The AGM of Youghal Credit Union was held in the Walter Raleigh Hotel on Tuesday November 24th. The large attendance heard the results of the previous year which according to Mr. Peter O’ Donnell , Chairperson, proved very well despite the economic climate. Members approved a dividend of 1.5% on savings. A loan interest rebate of 12.5% for members who were borrowers during the year was also approved. The remainder of the surplus of €2.9 million was used to build up the reserves of the credit union and ensure it’s financial safety and soundness for future years.
The Chairperson noted that whilst lending was down on previous years the credit union is still open for the business of serving the local community. Savings were reduced by €1 million which reflected the current economic climate. During the year some investment bonds underperformed but they recovered later on in the year. Most of these bonds have now been encashed and placed on deposit which will reduce investment exposure.
The AGM also heard of the new range of services that were introduced during the current year. A new website, youghalcu.ie, was launched which allows members access to their account information. An ATM was launched during the course of the year allowing members full time access to their savings. A further range of electronic services are expected to be launched during the coming year. The car draw, which proved so successful, is due to continue with the next draw due in the New Year.
By Oona Colin
On Monday last, October 6th there was a lot of hustle and bustle going on on the Breton Road coming into Youghal. The young students of the Transition year at Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal’s Community School, have come together with Youghal Tidy Towns to enhance and beautify the town.
Teacher Pat McLoughlin with TY students
Transition Year students have great opportunities to try out lots of different things that they wouldn’t normally do in an academic year and among those is community service. This year the students will be collaborating with Youghal Tidy Towns by planting spring flowering bulbs in tubs all around the town right up to the top of the Lighthouse Hill. “This is a great way to get the youth involved in respecting the environment and becoming more aware of the negative impact of rubbish” comments Pat McLoughlin, the TY co-ordinator at Pobalscoil “it not only teaches them a little bit of horticulture but at the same time they are contributing to the local community”.
This bright idea came from Ned Brennan, Chairman of Tidy Towns, in the hope of eventually setting up a Junior Tidy Towns Section “we need to get the youth more involved, they are the future and they have lots of great ideas” says Ned who has been involved in Read more
By Christy Parker | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Youghal Comhaltas Concert at Bru Na Si
Youghal Comhaltas is striving to nurture good neighbourly relations with local residents in a praiseworthy initiative currently underway. Bru na Si, the Comhaltas group’s headquarters, is situated on a council-leased site on Magniers Hill and accessible from Cork Hill via nearby Blackwater Heights estate. The site holds strong historical and scenic value, being situated near the archaeological remains of an old barracks overlooking the Blackwater.
Bru Na Si
Since Bru na Si was constructed in 2004, the immediate area has assumed a growing social, educational and tourism profile, with various groups utilising the premises. “We endeavour to benefit the wider community by facilitating other interest groups when possible,” says Youghal Comhaltas Chairman Michael de Buitleir. “Presently, we have dance, music, theatre and religious groups, a youth club, a pre school and the Irish Red Cross availing of Bru na Si.” Read more
