• Last year, St. Francis Credit Union issued over €45 million in loans to our valued members. We are deeply grateful for the continued trust and support of our membership throughout the year. We are proud to actively support our local community — A sincere thank you to all our members for your ongoing support and […]

  • Pat Sheehan, Dave Noble and Damien Browne of St. Francis Credit Union, were happy to represent Clare Credit Unions at the recent Farming in Clare Conference that was hosted by Joe Cooney T.D. in Hotel Woodstock, Ennis. It was great to see such a large crowd in attendance and to catch up with members of […]

  • The Irish League of Credit Unions has released its annual Back to School survey results for 2025, highlighting the rising financial pressures facing families across the Republic of Ireland. 🔍 Key findings from this year’s report include: 1 in 3 parents (33%) are now going into debt to cover back-to-school costs The average debt per […]

  • 📣 St. Francis Credit Union Bursary Award 2025 – Applications Now Open! We’re delighted to announce that applications are now open for the St. Francis Credit Union Bursary Award 2025! This year, we are offering three bursaries worth €1,500 each to support students from our community as they embark on their journey into further education […]

  • On Friday, 2 May 2025, St Francis Credit Union welcomed members of the local community to celebrate the reopening of its Sixmilebridge branch – now boasting a more modern banking experience after an extensive refurbishment project. While the branch has quietly been back in operation for some time, the event on a sunny Friday was […]

  • Credit unions have been named Ireland’s most reputable organisation for the third consecutive year, topping the 2025 Ireland Reputation Index. Based on the views of over 5,000 people, the study ranks 100 of Ireland’s most prominent organisations on trust, respect, admiration, and esteem. With a score of 82.4, credit unions were one of just two […]

  • Please note that on Wednesday April 30th, our office hours will be from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM in Ennis, Newmarket on Fergus, and Shannon. In the afternoon, we will be closed for in-house training. We appreciate your understanding.

  • Members are encouraged to complete any online or EFT payments by Thursday morning, April 17th, to guarantee that funds are received on time.