You’re local Credit Union, how it all started...

Dalkey Credit Union

In 1967 a group of local people met to discuss the idea of forming a Credit Union.

After much hard work Dalkey Credit Union was formally registered in May 1969.

Our Lady’s Hall on Castle Street was the first base of operation for Dalkey Credit Union and shortly after the Credit Union moved to 13a Castle Street. Unfortunately, a Dangerous Building notice was served requesting the Credit Union to vacate the premises.

After a few years the Credit Union returned to the newly refurbished 13a Castle Street and has remained there ever since.

Sallynoggin/Glenageary Credit Union

Prompted by concerns of money lending in the area, Sallynoggin / Glenageary Credit Union opened in June 1967, in St. Kevin’s School on Friday evenings and Sunday mornings. By 1969 over 1,000 applications for membership had been received and it was decided to buy 8 Church Place, Sallynoggin.

To help with the costs of running the office, the shop portion of the premises (O’Grady’s) was converted into a dry cleaners and the Credit Union operated from a small back cash office and the upstairs of the building.

Over the following years the building was renovated and expanded first in 1987 and then a major refurbishment in 2000.

Shankill, Ballybrack & District Credit Union

In early 1966 Shankill Credit Union opened for business in St Anne’s hall on Sunday mornings and in 1970 the Credit Union borrowed £1,500 from Bray Credit Union and purchased Virginia Cottage.

The following year it was decided to open a branch office in Ballybrack operating first from the Columban Hall, then the Workman’s Club and later St. John’s Girls School.

In 1986 the Credit Union purchased premises at 33 Church Road, Ballybrack and this time we didn’t need to borrow!

And so after nearly 50 years, the 3 Credit Unions start a new chapter together as part of Core Credit Union, serving the communities of Ballybrack, Dalkey, Glenageary, Sallynoggin and Shankill.