Kilbeggan Credit Union to open five days a week

Tullamore Credit Union has announced that its branch office in Kilbeggan is being upgraded to open five days each week, including Saturdays. The decision is in response to requests from local members of the credit union, and follows a lengthy consultation process. This process involved several meetings with groups of credit union members in the Kilbeggan area, and a public meeting attended by a large number of members which took place in recent weeks. This meeting expressed support for the local credit union and for Saturday opening to meet the needs of members. Brian Gunning, Chairman of the board of directors of Tullamore Credit Union said: 'We have reviewed the operation of our branch credit union in Kilbeggan. While we have a number of issues regarding the level of local support for the office, we have listened to the views of local members and have acted to do what we can to ensure the success of the branch office. It is now up to the people of Kilbeggan to demonstrate the ongoing need for a credit union in the town by using their local credit union for all their financial services requirements. I would certainly invite all non members to join and avail of what credit union membership offers.' The revised arrangements will be in place for a period of six months when the level of support for the branch will be finally reviewed and a decision on its long term future will be made. Revised opening hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10am to 4.30pm; Wednesday, 11am to 4.30pm and Friday, 10am to 6pm. Closed for lunch 2-2.30pm daily. These hours will come into effect on Tuesday, September 23