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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.

02/11/2026

Wishing Sam, one of the 2026 Aingil Ni Bhroin Scholarship recipients, all the best with his electrical apprenticeship programme this year.

01/11/2026

Four in five Irish people say they intend to make their home more energy efficient. Three in five have done nothing about it yet.

KPMG’s Powering Tomorrow 2026 report found that most people are aware grants exist but are not sure how to access them or whether they qualify. Access to lower cost financing is the second most cited factor that would encourage action.

If that sounds familiar, here are three steps worth taking:
👉Use the SEAI eligibility checker at seai.ie/grants. It takes five minutes and tells you exactly what your home qualifies for
👉Download the free Greenify Guide at greenify.ie for a plain-English breakdown of the most common upgrades, how grants work and how a Greenify loan covers the gap
👉Talk to Donore Credit Union about a Greenify home loan

Call 1800 911 797 or 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 Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Reg. No: 133CU

(Source: KPMG Powering Tomorrow Report 2026)

01/11/2026

The month of November is here! 🍂🍁

This month features a photo of the D8 men's Shed in Dolphin's Barn who built all the wooden Sustainable Development Boxes. They are running an event in St Andrews for International Men's day on Thursday November 19th between 11am - 2pm - all welcome to attend!

31/10/2026

Wishing all our members a Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

To all the young trick or treaters, make sure to call in to the Credit Union between 9.15am and 12.30pm for some free chocolate! 🍬🍫

30/10/2026

Ireland’s energy-related emissions hit their lowest level in more than three decades last year.

New SEAI data shows energy-related emissions fell by 3.6% in 2025, down more than 35% from their 2005 peak. Home retrofitting is a meaningful part of that shift.

Greenify home energy upgrade loans through your local credit union make the next step easier, covering the gap between your SEAI grant and the full project cost.
Call 1800 911 797 or visit www.greenify.ie.

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

(Sources: SEAI; sustainabilityonline.net)

29/10/2026

Donore Credit Union is proud to be a long-time supporter of Liberties Running Club and would like to congratulate the group on winning 2nd Prize in the 32 Counties All-Ireland Competition at the Pride of Place Awards 2026.

This is a fantastic achievement and a wonderful recognition of the club’s contribution to the local community. It has been great seeing them continue to go from strength to strength each year. Well deserved!

29/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone in the community and all the members who took part in Ellie's Fundraising Quiz in The Other Hand Bar on the bank holiday Monday.

Thank you for supporting Ellie's fundraiser for the Great Ethiopian Run in aid of the ILCU International Development Foundation

If you would like to make a donation, please see more at: https://ilcufoundation.enthuse.com/pf/ellen-ellie-waldron?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demo0jrg9mha&fbclid=IwY2xjawVQT9ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMEhJeWpVaGlxeUJvNGVNZWlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEfnElH4ELF4siYYpq-AyHXl8ovKSYnBkfeKriTQzg6Nrs4bJu73ZMGqJqdfSs_aem_a91TEkFsbp3YGafiRcoTEg

28/10/2026

Our office is now decorated for Halloween 🎃

On Saturday we'll have chocolate in the office for all the Junior Members so why not pop in to say hello!👻

27/10/2026

We understand that Christmas expenses can be quite a burden, but it does not have to be. At Donore Credit Union you can have a chat with our loan officers and find a repayment term that suits you.

For example, you can borrow €600 this Christmas using our standard loan rate of 12% variable (12.72% APR). By paying back €24 per week you can have the loan repaid in 6 months at a total interest cost of €19. *

*This example is for illustrative purposes only, so as to give you, the borrower and overview of the potential cost of borrowing. Find out more information on our website. Donore Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Loans are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply

27/10/2026

Not sure where to start with a home energy upgrade or switching to an EV? Check out The Greenify Guide on greenify.ie.

The Greenify Guide is a free resource covering everything you need to know on the process. Inside you will find the most common home energy upgrades and what each one delivers, how SEAI grants work and what you could be entitled to, and how a Greenify green loan bridges the gap between grant and full project cost.

Download your free copy at greenify.ie or ask at your local participating credit union.
Call 1800 911 797 or visit www.greenify.ie for more information.

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

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

Website

http://www.donorecu.ie/

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