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Irish credit union assesses social return on investment

A study found that for every euro equivalent invested into Donore CU, €10 of social value…

Lakeland Dairies reports €26m operating profit for 2020

'We have achieved the economies of scale to enable us to be flexible and to successfully…

CFCFE conference showcases successful Irish credit union mergers

Mergers can bring benefits of scale and an increased talent pool – but need to be…

Irish dairy co-op announces 2021 profit share and bonus schemes

The terms of the 2021 scheme are unchanged from last year

Irish credit unions can now hold virtual AGMs

A new law allows credit unions to conduct AGMs wholly or partly by the use of…

Q&A: Jerry Long

President, Irish Cooperative Organisation Society (ICOS)

Co-operative Housing Ireland: Campaign highlights the importance of home

'The security of my new home came at such a fragile time which has helped me…

How can credit unions showcase their social impact?

Measuring and reporting social impact is seen as an opportunity – but not considered a priority

Co-ops respond to uncertainty over Brexit process

'We are concerned at this late stage in the process that there is still uncertainty as…

Credit unions told to adapt to the new normal

The CFCFE conference looked at the challenges of Covid-19 and digitisation

Irish credit unions back new affordable and social housing fund

The Credit Union Development Agency is working with Initiative Ireland on the scheme and hopes to…

Irish Co-operative Organisation Society launches guide on how to start a co-op

The Irish government is also planning 'a complete overhaul' of the existing legislation on co-operatives