Donore Credit Union

Donore Credit Union Become part of Ireland’s first and most successful Credit Union located in the Liberties, Dublin 8

Welcome to Donore Credit Union , Ireland’s oldest credit union. The story of Donore Credit Union Limited (DCUL) can be traced back to April 1958 when a meeting of Cumann Muintir Dun Oir ( Donore Parishioner’s Union ) was held in St Joseph’s Hall on Cork Street with the inaugural meeting of the Credit Union taking place on April 26th 1958 at 35 Hamilton Street. The previous year, two sisters Eileen

and Angela Byrne had attended the National Co-operative Council meeting from where they brought the idea back to Donore Avenue. In the beginning the Credit Union operated from St Joseph’s Hall before it rented premises on Ebenezer Street in 1969. In 1991, the Credit Union moved into a purpose built premises on Rutledge Terrace from where it still operates. While the Credit Union had assets of £100 and a membership of 100 in its first year, it quickly grew to where it is today, having assets of €40 million and a membership of just over 5,300. DCUL continues to focus on the core business of loans and savings. The Board is mindful of the credit union’s iconic status as the oldest credit union in the country and wishes to leverage this position with all of its stake-holders including its members and the regulatory authorities. The Board of DCUL is committed to operating in accordance with the credit union principles and to dealing with members in a professional and respectful manner at all times.

You might have spotted a big wooden box outside our office - this has been installed by Roots which is an initiative th...
02/06/2026

You might have spotted a big wooden box outside our office - this has been installed by Roots which is an initiative that helps turn underused spaces
into thriving places by connecting garden owners with budding growers to grow food & community

Here is Scott the founder of Community Roots with the Donore team.
You can find out more about Community Roots by clicking here: https://communityroots.ie/

Great to see how under-utilised inner-city green spaces can be transformed into growing vegetables, herbs and fruit for ...
01/06/2026

Great to see how under-utilised inner-city green spaces can be transformed into growing vegetables, herbs and fruit for the community.

On Saturday, we visited this event in Garden View by Francis Street hosted by Community Roots to teach people about growing vegetables and build beds for planting in an urban environment. Donore Credit Union is proud to be a part of this initiative organised by Community Roots and have recently dedicated a space outside the office for growing food.

Happy June! 🌞⛱️Important dates to remember this month:- Bloomsday is on Tuesday 16th June 💐🌷🪻- Father's Day is on Sunday...
01/06/2026

Happy June! 🌞⛱️

Important dates to remember this month:
- Bloomsday is on Tuesday 16th June 💐🌷🪻
- Father's Day is on Sunday 21st June👨

Donore Credit Union is delighted to invite members and the wider community to our upcoming Greenify Launch Event, taking...
31/05/2026

Donore Credit Union is delighted to invite members and the wider community to our upcoming Greenify Launch Event, taking place on Thursday 4th June at 6.00pm in our office at 22 Rutledge Terrace, Dublin 8.

This free event will focus on home energy improvements, sustainability, and the grants available to help make upgrades more affordable for homeowners.

Are You Making the Most of Night Rate Electricity?If you have a smart meter, you could be paying significantly less, jus...
30/05/2026

Are You Making the Most of Night Rate Electricity?

If you have a smart meter, you could be paying significantly less, just by shifting when you use electricity in your home.

Run these at the night rate to save:
Dishwasher & washing machine
Immersion heater
EV charging
Heat pump for a hot water boost

One thing to keep in mind is night rate works best if you can shift roughly 30% of your electricity use to off-peak hours, so identify what your biggest energy users are and try the switch to night rate when running them.
The more electric your home is, the more you save. A Greenify loan through your local credit union can help you get there.

Call 1800 911 797, email [email protected], or visit www.greenify.ie to see how Greenify can help you make savings on your home energy.

Loans are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating which may limit your ability to access credit in the future.

Donore Credit Union Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Reg. No: 133CU

The Board & Staff of Donore Credit Union would like to wish all our members and the community a great June Bank Holiday ...
29/05/2026

The Board & Staff of Donore Credit Union would like to wish all our members and the community a great June Bank Holiday Weekend!

Please note, the office is closed tomorrow, Saturday 30th May and on Monday 1st June. 🌞

29/05/2026

The latest video from chats in the flats

A friendly reminder to our members that the office will be closed on the Saturday 30th May and Monday 1st June.
28/05/2026

A friendly reminder to our members that the office will be closed on the Saturday 30th May and Monday 1st June.

SEAI's new report published on May 19th highlighted that electrification is the future of Ireland's heating systems. Cur...
27/05/2026

SEAI's new report published on May 19th highlighted that electrification is the future of Ireland's heating systems.

Currently, we are roughly 90% reliant on fossil fuels for home heating. SEAI's findings identified that electricity and ambient heat are projected to supply up to 72% of final heat demand by 2055.

Heat pumps are central to that future and with SEAI grants available, there's never been a better time to make the switch. A Greenify loan can bridge the gap between your grant and the full cost of your heat system upgrade.

If you are considering upgrading to a heat pump system, contact us today by phone 1800 911 797 or email [email protected] to find out more about the loan process.

Visit www.greenify.ie for more information.

Loans are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating which may limit your ability to access credit in the future.

Donore Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Reg No. 133CU

Thinking about making your home more energy efficient?Join us for our Greenify Launch Event to learn more about home ene...
26/05/2026

Thinking about making your home more energy efficient?

Join us for our Greenify Launch Event to learn more about home energy upgrades, SEAI grants, and the new Greenify Loan available through Donore Credit Union.

📅 Thursday 4th June
⏰ 6.00pm
📍 Donore Credit Union, Dublin 8

Guest speakers include experts from Greenify and SEAI who will provide practical advice on insulation, solar panels, heat pumps, grants, and more.

☕ Tea, coffee & cupcakes will be served. All welcome!

Address

22 Rutledge Terrace
Dublin
DUBLIN8

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
2:15pm - 6pm
Saturday 9:15am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+35314536686

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