MALAHIDE CREDIT UNION IS NOW OPEN ON MAIN STREET!
Malahide Credit Union Opens for Business at Brand New Premises
on Main Street
(Malahide-Wednesday 18th January 2012) This is a very historical and momentous time for the Board, staff and members of Malahide & District Credit Union. After a period of over 40 years and much deliberation, Malahide Credit Union has moved from Railway Avenue to new premises on Main Street, and officially opened for business on Wednesday 18th January at 10.00am.
Over the years, Malahide Credit Union has played an integral part in serving its members and the community at large. In moving to Main Street, the Credit Union will now operate from one of the key buildings in the heart of Malahide Village.
The mission of Malahide Credit Union is to fulfil the financial needs of members through excellent service, based on mutual trust and integrity. The Credit Union’s professional staff, who work tirelessly to provide services and products to members, is comprised of Manager, Vivienne Keavey, Lucia Kane, Kathleen Jennings, Aileen Lawlor, Caroline McDonnell and Helen Daffy.
Subsequent to the lodgement of a planning application, the Credit Union launched its ‘CU on Main Street’ campaign, followed by months of planning, building and construction.
Chairperson Bryan O’Flaherty said: “Having obtained the premises, we sought to make a positive visual contribution to the village streetscape. Following extensive research, we decided to remove the existing timber panelling and rebuild the piers. Many of you will remember these premises being occupied by Hogans Supermarket. Using traditional materials of brick and timber, the new façade represents a modern solution, while respecting the traditional appearance of the village. Internally, the building has been completely refurbished to comply with modern building standards including access, insulation and security. We now have a building in the centre of Malahide and one with which our members can be proud to be associated with.
Bryan O’Flaherty added: “I believe Malahide Credit Union to be a special organisation comprised of people proud of their past and excited about their future. Above all, I believe we are defined by the character and integrity of our members and for all our members, we focus on providing excellent quality and service in all that we do. We continue to strive to serve by developing strong technology, and products; to innovate and create, with a view to providing higher visibility, more efficient operations, enhanced services and ultimately growing membership.”
Manager Vivienne Keavey said: “We are now in a time when every community needs a strong Credit Union to help them through the recession and we firmly believe that this move will play a key role in supporting this. Our view is that to continue the success we have enjoyed in the past, we need to build on it together for our future. We have the significant benefit of being part of a strong Credit Union movement and, in the case of members of Malahide Credit Union, we are fortunate to be part of a group in our community who recognise the benefits of organising their finances on a “not for profit” basis rather than relying totally on banks and similar financial institutions. The investment in our new premises has positioned us well to deal with the ongoing economic situation and the increasing challenges of members’ needs. We look forward to welcoming more people through our new doors over the coming months.”
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New Office Opening Hours
The new office opening hours at Main Street are as follows:
MONDAY 10.00am – 2.00pm
TUESDAY 10.30am – 4.00pm
WEDNESDAY 10.00am – 4.00pm
THURSDAY 10.00am – 5.00pm
FRIDAY 10.00am – 7.00pm
SATURDAY 9.30am – 12.30pm
Important Notice to All Our Members
Our last day of trading in 1 Railway avenue is Saturday 14th January 2012.
We are delighted to announce that we are organising an ‘Open Day’ at 4 Main Street on Sunday 15th January 2012 between 10.30am and 2pm.
The office will be closed on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th and will open to members on Wednesday 18th January 2012.
Please contact the office if you have any questions.
Let the countdown begin – CU on Main Street very soon!!
Moving to Main Street!
As you know, your Credit Union is making an exciting move to Main Street in the very near future.
For some background information on the move, please take the time to read a letter from our Chairperson, Bryan O’Flaherty – please click here.
For the most frequently asked questions from Members in relation to the move, please click here.
