About us

About Us

Killarney Credit Union is a local, not for profit financial institution. We specialise in providing a safe place for savings and loans in our community. Established in July 1970, Killarney Credit Union is proud of its heritage and continues to be governed by our members and voluntary Board of Directors.

Membership of Killarney Credit Union stands at over 34,000 members and we currently employ 28 staff (full time/part time) in our branch offices in Killarney, Kenmare and Cahersiveen.

A credit union is a group of people who save together and lend to each other at a fair and reasonable rate of interest. We offer members the chance to have control over their own finances by making their own savings work for them. Killarney Credit Union is owned by the members — the people who save and borrow with it — people like you.

We are affiliated to the Irish League of Credit Unions. We are governed by the Central Bank of Ireland.

We celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2020.

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Our Branches

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Mission Statement

Our Mission Statement

"Our mission is to be a financial cooperative owned and controlled by our members, for the benefit of our members and the community. Consistent with the principals , philosophy and values of the credit union movement. We aim to provide a safe, superior, financial service in a friendly and professional manner with respect for the worth and dignity of our members. We aim to meet the needs of our members- owners, enhancing lives and financial well being while maintaining the strength of Killarney Credit Union". Adopted 2017

Our Values

• Sustainability
• Trust
• Integrity and respect
• Transparency
• Personal service
• Compassion
• Social responsibility

Credit Union Principles

Credit Union Ethos

As a Not for Profit Financial Co-Operative our services aim to incorporate the Credit Union Motto “Not for Profit, Not for Charity, but for Service” by

Encouraging thrift
Creating a source of credit at reasonable interest rates
Educating members on the wise use of money
Promoting the welfare of the Credit Union community

Credit Union Philosophy

The philosophy of the Credit Union Movement is grounded in the co-operative values of:

Equality
Mutual Self Help
Equity

“People helping People” is at the cornerstone of this philosophy. By working together through co-operation, people can achieve far more together than individually on their own.