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    About Us

    Local, Loyal & Lending

    WHO WE ARE

    The Lough Credit Union is a progressive financial firm in the southside of Cork City that has been at the heart of our community for over 50 years. Our mission is to provide the best financial services to everyone living, studying and working in our common bond. We operate not for profit, not for charity, but for service and offer a fantastic range of services to our members.

    We offer competitive loans, fantastic savings, insurances and a modern approach to banking with our online banking and mobile app, along with online loan applications. We do this whilst also offering amazing face-to-face service in both of our branches (Bandon Road and Togher), providing a personal touch and a wealth of accessible knowledge for the people of Cork.

    We have been building dreams since 1966 and will continue to do so with the support of our community.

    If you would like to join us by becoming a member please download our member application form and visit us in branch.

    Areas in our Common bond:

    UCC, The Lough, Togher, Glasheen, Wilton Road, Pouladuff, Friar’s Walk, Lehanaghmore, Spur Hill, Matthew Hill, Deanrock, Greenmount, Western Road, College Road, Dennehy’s Cross, Victoria Cross, Clashduv, Hartland’s Ave., Pearse Road, Sullivan’s Quay, Gillabbey St., Clarke’s Bridge, Connaught Ave., Barrack St., etc.

    People working or living or in Education in any of the above locations are now eligible for membership including :

    UCC, Bon Secours Hospital, All Industrial estates along Togher Road, University Hall Industrial Park, Sitecast, Doughcloyne Industrial Estate, Southside Industrial Estate, Lehenaghmore Business Park, Industrial estates along Pouladuff Road

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    Important Information

    Opening Hours

    Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri: 09.30am – 5.00pm
    Wed: 10.30am – 5.00pm
    Sat: 09.30am – 12.30pm

    Our Board of Directors

    Board of Directors

    • Colm Noonan – Chairperson
    • Colette Gleeson – Vice Chairperson
    • Alan O’ Donovan – Secretary
    • Kaia Purcell – Director
    • Nicole McCarthy – Director
    • Noel Needham – Director
    • Greta O’ Mahony – Director
    • Theresa Fitzpatrick– Director
    • Jacintha Cronin – Director

    Come aboard – We currently have openings on our board of directors!

    If you would be interested in strengthening our credit union, your CV and your personal development then please feel free to email staff@loughcu.ie with your interest in joining our board of directors.

     

    Board Oversight Committee

    • John Daly
    • Eric Fitzpatrick
    • Nicholas Cordero

    Volunteer

    Further your career by volunteering with The Lough Credit Union. We are always looking for volunteers for everything from accounting to marketing and have fantastic programs for you. Many past volunteers chose to stay on their credit union tracks and now have long careers with their credit unions. Other volunteers have used their experience and new knowledge to strengthen their CVs and have progressed to new heights in their careers. Improve yourself and strengthen our movement by emailing or calling in with a completed volunteer application

    VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

    Community Spirit

    The Lough Credit Union is passionate about supporting our community. Every year we strengthen our community bonds with events such as the Credit Union School Quiz, our annual Art Competition and more; along with sponsoring a host of outstanding local charities/organisations. Some of the great organisations we have sponsored in the last year include:

    • Cork City Missing Person Search & Recovery
    • St. Vincent de Paul
    • Cork Arc
    • St. Finbarr’s GAA
    • Cork Youth Drama Festival
    • Togher Athletics Club
    • Lights at The Lough

     

    If you would like to apply for sponsorship please email us at staff@loughcu.ie or mail:
    Sponsorship Committee,
    The Lough Credit Union,
    100-103 Bandon Road,
    Cork

    Remember, We Love Our Locals!

    Press

    Please feel free to contact The Lough Credit Union with any media/press queries you might have. We are happy to discuss any possible press opportunities and/or meet with you when appropriate. Please feel free to contact our marketing manager for any queries you might have.

    Media Contact:
    Pádraig Power
    Business Development & Marketing Manager
    The Lough Credit Union,
    100-103 Bandon Road,
    Cork
    padraig@loughcu.ie
    021 496 7414

    To view our online articles, please visit our News section.

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    The Lough Credit Union takes privacy and security very seriously.
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    About Work

    WE HELP BUILD DREAMS

    Our main focus is to help our members build their dreams and make memories that last a lifetime. Our core services include flexible loans, savings, online banking, insurances and financial advice. We make sure that our members make the most of their financial situations in a responsible way that is best for them. As a credit union, we are owned by our members and always operate with you at the forefront of our minds. Any surplus gained is used to better our services and give back to our members and community. 

    For more information on our operations please see our Standard Book of Rules.

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    • Mon, Tue: 09.30am – 5pm
    • Wed: 2pm – 5pm (Bandon Road Only/Togher closed)
    • Thurs, Fri: 09.30am – 5pm
    • Sat: 09.30am – 12.30pm (Togher Only)

     

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